UWM’s institutional accrediting body is the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Accreditation reviews are performed on a ten-year cycle. UWM went through a reaffirmation of accreditation process in 2022-2023. As of August 28, 2023, our accreditation has officially been continued, with the next reaffirmation occurring in 2032-2033. (For verification, search for “University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee” in the HLC Institution Directory.)

Self-Study: UWM users may read the self-study submitted in April of 2023, prepared for the May 8-9 site visit, here: 2023 Assurance Argument (PDF)

UWM’s list of 2024-2025 Accredited Programs (PDF) (Updated April 2025)