The College of the Arts & Architecture unites its two schools through shared interests, including strong ties to the Milwaukee region, academic programs driven largely by experiential learning, and a focus on creativity, design and impact.
Productive collaborations across disciplines draw from both schools’ strengths and provide students with unparalleled opportunity to grow as professionals in a learning environment that fosters innovative and critical thinking, cultural diversity, and social responsibility.
Schools
Peck School of the Arts
The Peck School of the Arts aims to provide the highest quality education and professional training in the arts at the baccalaureate and master’s degree levels. The school is committed to recruiting faculty, staff and students who reflect the richness and diversity of art-making in a variety of cultures. Located in a thriving arts scene, the Peck School of the Arts encourages collaboration with community organizations and artists to provide immersive professional experiences.
Architecture & Urban Planning
UWM’s School of Architecture & Urban Planning (SARUP) offers nationally recognized programs supported by award-winning faculty who are actively engaged with industry partners, community organizations and municipalities. Located in Wisconsin’s largest and most diverse city, SARUP provides a dynamic, hands-on learning environment where students, scholars, and professionals come together to address complex challenges of contemporary society.
Buildings
