A department code is a six digit number that designates the department identification. For example, department number 021025 represents the following:
The first and second digits represent a division, 02 represents Finance & Administrative Affairs.
The third and fourth digits represent a section,10 represents Business & Financial Services
The fifth and sixth digits represent a section, 25 represents Accounting Services
The following table represents a list of divisions and their descriptions. Each division may be represented by a Unit Business Representative.
Division
Description
01
General Education Admin
02
Finance & Administrative Affairs
03
Student Affairs
04
Enrollment Management
05
Academic Affairs
06
Milwaukee Idea
10
College of Health Sciences
11
Architecture & Urban Planning
12
Lubar School of Business
17
School of Education
19
Engineering
21
School of the Arts
25
Freshwater Sciences
34
Office of Research
35
Graduate School
38
College of General Studies
48
College of Letters & Science
50
UWM LIbraries
51
School of Information Studies
65
College of Nursing
70
Zilber School of Public Health
86
Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
90
School of Continuing Education
91
Marketing & Communications
92
University Advancement
93
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
94
Secretary of the University
Class Codes
A class code is a chartfield in the Shared Financial System that can be used to further define an account code.
For some account codes, a class code is required:
2164 Travel – Team Travel
Class Code
Description
TE_01
Transportation - In State
TE_02
Transportation - Out of State
TE_03
Transportation - Foreign
TE_04
Car Rental - In State
TE_05
Car Rental - Out of State
TE_06
Car Rental - Foreign
TE_07
Local Transport - In State
TE_08
Local Transport - Out of State
TE_09
Local Transport - Foreign
TE_10
Mileage - In State
TE_11
Mileage - Out of State
TE_12
Mileage - Foreign
TE_13
Registration Fees - In State
TE_14
Registration Fees-Out of State
TE_15
Registration Fees - Foreign
TE_16
Lodging - In State
TE_17
Lodging - Out of State
TE_18
Lodging - Foreign
TE_19
Meals - In State
TE_20
Meals - Out of State
TE_21
Meals - Foreign
TE_22
Taxable Meals - In State
TE_23
Taxable Meals - Out of State
TE_24
Incidentals - In State
TE_25
Incidentals - Out of State
TE_26
Incidentals - Foreign
TE_27
Relocation - In State - Non-taxable
TE_28
Relocation - Out of State - Non-taxable
TE_29
Temp Relo Lodging - In State
TE_30
Relocation Stipend - In State
TE_31
Event - In State
TE_32
Event - Out of State
TE_33
Event - Foreign
TE_34
Travel - Reduction
TE_35
Event - Catering
TE_36
Event - A/V
TE_37
Event - Meeting Space
2167 Travel – Student Travel
Class Code
Description
TE_01
Transportation - In State
TE_02
Transportation - Out of State
TE_03
Transportation - Foreign
TE_04
Car Rental - In State
TE_05
Car Rental - Out of State
TE_06
Car Rental - Foreign
TE_07
Local Transport - In State
TE_08
Local Transport - Out of State
TE_09
Local Transport - Foreign
TE_10
Mileage - In State
TE_11
Mileage - Out of State
TE_12
Mileage - Foreign
TE_13
Registration Fees - In State
TE_14
Registration Fees-Out of State
TE_15
Registration Fees - Foreign
TE_16
Lodging - In State
TE_17
Lodging - Out of State
TE_18
Lodging - Foreign
TE_19
Meals - In State
TE_20
Meals - Out of State
TE_21
Meals - Foreign
TE_22
Taxable Meals - In State
TE_23
Taxable Meals - Out of State
TE_24
Incidentals - In State
TE_25
Incidentals - Out of State
TE_26
Incidentals - Foreign
TE_27
Relocation - In State - Non-taxable
TE_28
Relocation - Out of State - Non-taxable
TE_29
Temp Relo Lodging - In State
TE_30
Relocation Stipend - In State
TE_31
Event - In State
TE_32
Event - Out of State
TE_33
Event - Foreign
TE_34
Travel - Reduction
TE_35
Event - Catering
TE_36
Event - A/V
TE_37
Event - Meeting Space
2168 Travel – Study Abroad
Class Code
Description
TE_01
Transportation - In State
TE_02
Transportation - Out of State
TE_03
Transportation - Foreign
TE_04
Car Rental - In State
TE_05
Car Rental - Out of State
TE_06
Car Rental - Foreign
TE_07
Local Transport - In State
TE_08
Local Transport - Out of State
TE_09
Local Transport - Foreign
TE_10
Mileage - In State
TE_11
Mileage - Out of State
TE_12
Mileage - Foreign
TE_13
Registration Fees - In State
TE_14
Registration Fees-Out of State
TE_15
Registration Fees - Foreign
TE_16
Lodging - In State
TE_17
Lodging - Out of State
TE_18
Lodging - Foreign
TE_19
Meals - In State
TE_20
Meals - Out of State
TE_21
Meals - Foreign
TE_22
Taxable Meals - In State
TE_23
Taxable Meals - Out of State
TE_24
Incidentals - In State
TE_25
Incidentals - Out of State
TE_26
Incidentals - Foreign
TE_27
Relocation - In State - Non-taxable
TE_28
Relocation - Out of State - Non-taxable
TE_29
Temp Relo Lodging - In State
TE_30
Relocation Stipend - In State
TE_31
Event - In State
TE_32
Event - Out of State
TE_33
Event - Foreign
TE_34
Travel - Reduction
TE_35
Event - Catering
TE_36
Event - A/V
TE_37
Event - Meeting Space
2169 Travel – Consultant/Speaker/Guest Travel
Class Code
Description
TE_01
Transportation - In State
TE_02
Transportation - Out of State
TE_03
Transportation - Foreign
TE_04
Car Rental - In State
TE_05
Car Rental - Out of State
TE_06
Car Rental - Foreign
TE_07
Local Transport - In State
TE_08
Local Transport - Out of State
TE_09
Local Transport - Foreign
TE_10
Mileage - In State
TE_11
Mileage - Out of State
TE_12
Mileage - Foreign
TE_13
Registration Fees - In State
TE_14
Registration Fees-Out of State
TE_15
Registration Fees - Foreign
TE_16
Lodging - In State
TE_17
Lodging - Out of State
TE_18
Lodging - Foreign
TE_19
Meals - In State
TE_20
Meals - Out of State
TE_21
Meals - Foreign
TE_22
Taxable Meals - In State
TE_23
Taxable Meals - Out of State
TE_24
Incidentals - In State
TE_25
Incidentals - Out of State
TE_26
Incidentals - Foreign
TE_27
Relocation - In State - Non-taxable
TE_28
Relocation - Out of State - Non-taxable
TE_29
Temp Relo Lodging - In State
TE_30
Relocation Stipend - In State
TE_31
Event - In State
TE_32
Event - Out of State
TE_33
Event - Foreign
TE_34
Travel - Reduction
TE_35
Event - Catering
TE_36
Event - A/V
TE_37
Event - Meeting Space
2330 Computer & Software – Rental of DP Equipment
Class Code
Description
IT01
Computer Lab
IT02
Mediated Classroom
IT03
Mediated Conference Space
IT04
Office Computer
2335 Computer & Software – Lease of DP Equipment
Class Code
Description
IT01
Computer Lab
IT02
Mediated Classroom
IT03
Mediated Conference Space
IT04
Office Computer
2460 Computer & Software – Maintenance/Repair of DP Equipment
Class Code
Description
IT01
Computer Lab
IT02
Mediated Classroom
IT03
Mediated Conference Space
IT04
Office Computer
3150 Computer & Software – Software Purchase
Class Code
Description
AMAL
All costs associated with mail and label lists
APR1
Content Development Services.Writing, editing of information for materials used in promotional/program advertising
APR2
Graphic Services. Prepress design and layout of print materials and advertisements; design and production of signs and displays; creation of illustrations, logos and other original artwork.
APR3
Photography Services. Coverage of a variety of events such as those sponsored by Black & Gold Commission, the Alumni Association, Fund Raising check presentations, State Fair, Open House
APR4
Video, CD, DVD Production Services. Duplication of CDs, DVDs, VHS; Sound and video recording
APR5
Web Services. Web Graphics design/layout; online database integration; Flash animation development; Web consulting
APR6
Print Media Purchase Space. Newspaper/Magazine advertising space, etc.
APR7
Broadcast Media Purchases. Radio, TV advertising time, etc.
APR8
Other Media Purchases. Billboards, bus signs, web space, etc.
Miscellaneous Advertising. Advertising costs not specifically identified in the above classes.
APB1
Publications. Content Development Services. Writing, editing of information for both electronic and print publications (online newsletters, print newsletters, information/administrative web sites, etc.)
APB2
Publications. Graphic Services. Prepress design and layout of print materials; creation of illustrations, logos and other original artwork.
APB3
Publications. Photography Services. Photography intended to be used in viewbooks, newsletters, course flyers and annual reports.
APB4
Publications. Video, CD, DVD Production Services.
APB5
Publications. Web Services. Web site development, online database integration for information/administrative web sites.
Events. Events Documentation Services. Writing, editing of print and/or online materials associated with special events.
AEV2
Events. Events Graphic Services. Prepress design and layout of print materials; design and production of signs and displays; design and production of certificates/awards.
Content Development Services.Writing, editing of information for materials used in promotional/program advertising
APR2
Graphic Services. Prepress design and layout of print materials and advertisements; design and production of signs and displays; creation of illustrations, logos and other original artwork.
APR3
Photography Services. Coverage of a variety of events such as those sponsored by Black & Gold Commission, the Alumni Association, Fund Raising check presentations, State Fair, Open House
APR4
Video, CD, DVD Production Services. Duplication of CDs, DVDs, VHS; Sound and video recording
APR5
Web Services. Web Graphics design/layout; online database integration; Flash animation development; Web consulting
APR6
Print Media Purchase Space. Newspaper/Magazine advertising space, etc.
APR7
Broadcast Media Purchases. Radio, TV advertising time, etc.
APR8
Other Media Purchases. Billboards, bus signs, web space, etc.
Miscellaneous Advertising. Advertising costs not specifically identified in the above classes.
APB1
Publications. Content Development Services. Writing, editing of information for both electronic and print publications (online newsletters, print newsletters, information/administrative web sites, etc.)
APB2
Publications. Graphic Services. Prepress design and layout of print materials; creation of illustrations, logos and other original artwork.
APB3
Publications. Photography Services. Photography intended to be used in viewbooks, newsletters, course flyers and annual reports.
APB4
Publications. Video, CD, DVD Production Services.
APB5
Publications. Web Services. Web site development, online database integration for information/administrative web sites.
Events. Events Documentation Services. Writing, editing of print and/or online materials associated with special events.
AEV2
Events. Events Graphic Services. Prepress design and layout of print materials; design and production of signs and displays; design and production of certificates/awards.
3194 Computer & Software – Computer & Related Peripherals
Class Code
Description
AMAL
All costs associated with mail and label lists
APR1
Content Development Services.Writing, editing of information for materials used in promotional/program advertising
APR2
Graphic Services. Prepress design and layout of print materials and advertisements; design and production of signs and displays; creation of illustrations, logos and other original artwork.
APR3
Photography Services. Coverage of a variety of events such as those sponsored by Black & Gold Commission, the Alumni Association, Fund Raising check presentations, State Fair, Open House
APR4
Video, CD, DVD Production Services. Duplication of CDs, DVDs, VHS; Sound and video recording
APR5
Web Services. Web Graphics design/layout; online database integration; Flash animation development; Web consulting
APR6
Print Media Purchase Space. Newspaper/Magazine advertising space, etc.
APR7
Broadcast Media Purchases. Radio, TV advertising time, etc.
APR8
Other Media Purchases. Billboards, bus signs, web space, etc.
Miscellaneous Advertising. Advertising costs not specifically identified in the above classes.
APB1
Publications. Content Development Services. Writing, editing of information for both electronic and print publications (online newsletters, print newsletters, information/administrative web sites, etc.)
APB2
Publications. Graphic Services. Prepress design and layout of print materials; creation of illustrations, logos and other original artwork.
APB3
Publications. Photography Services. Photography intended to be used in viewbooks, newsletters, course flyers and annual reports.
APB4
Publications. Video, CD, DVD Production Services.
APB5
Publications. Web Services. Web site development, online database integration for information/administrative web sites.
Events. Events Documentation Services. Writing, editing of print and/or online materials associated with special events.
AEV2
Events. Events Graphic Services. Prepress design and layout of print materials; design and production of signs and displays; design and production of certificates/awards.
Content Development Services.Writing, editing of information for materials used in promotional/program advertising
APR2
Graphic Services. Prepress design and layout of print materials and advertisements; design and production of signs and displays; creation of illustrations, logos and other original artwork.
APR3
Photography Services. Coverage of a variety of events such as those sponsored by Black & Gold Commission, the Alumni Association, Fund Raising check presentations, State Fair, Open House
APR4
Video, CD, DVD Production Services. Duplication of CDs, DVDs, VHS; Sound and video recording
APR5
Web Services. Web Graphics design/layout; online database integration; Flash animation development; Web consulting
APR6
Print Media Purchase Space. Newspaper/Magazine advertising space, etc.
APR7
Broadcast Media Purchases. Radio, TV advertising time, etc.
APR8
Other Media Purchases. Billboards, bus signs, web space, etc.
Miscellaneous Advertising. Advertising costs not specifically identified in the above classes.
APB1
Publications. Content Development Services. Writing, editing of information for both electronic and print publications (online newsletters, print newsletters, information/administrative web sites, etc.)
APB2
Publications. Graphic Services. Prepress design and layout of print materials; creation of illustrations, logos and other original artwork.
APB3
Publications. Photography Services. Photography intended to be used in viewbooks, newsletters, course flyers and annual reports.
APB4
Publications. Video, CD, DVD Production Services.
APB5
Publications. Web Services. Web site development, online database integration for information/administrative web sites.
Events. Events Documentation Services. Writing, editing of print and/or online materials associated with special events.
AEV2
Events. Events Graphic Services. Prepress design and layout of print materials; design and production of signs and displays; design and production of certificates/awards.
4620 Computer & Software – Computer Equipment – Capital
Class Code
Description
IT01
Computer Lab
IT02
Mediated Classroom
IT03
Mediated Conference Space
IT04
Office Computer
4625 Computer & Software – Computer Equipment – Capital Lease
Class Code
Description
IT01
Computer Lab
IT02
Mediated Classroom
IT03
Mediated Conference Space
IT04
Office Computer
4630 Computer & Software – Software Purchase – Capital
Class Code
Description
IT01
Computer Lab
IT02
Mediated Classroom
IT03
Mediated Conference Space
IT04
Office Computer
4635 Computer & Software – Software – Capital Lease
Class Code
Description
IT01
Computer Lab
IT02
Mediated Classroom
IT03
Mediated Conference Space
IT04
Office Computer
9220 Taxable Receipts
Class Code
Description
TC001
Adams County
TC002
Ashland County
TC003
Barron County
TC004
Bayfield County
TC005
Brown County
TC006
Buffalo County
TC007
Burnett County
TC008
Calumet County
TC009
Chippewa County
TC010
Clark County
TC011
Columbia County
TC012
Crawford County
TC013
Dane County
TC014
Dodge County
TC015
Door County
TC016
Douglas County
TC017
Dunn County
TC018
Eau Claire County
TC019
Florence County
TC020
Fond du Lac County
TC021
Forest County
TC022
Grant County
TC023
Green County
TC024
Green Lake County
TC025
Iowa County
TC026
Iron County
TC027
Jackson County
TC028
Jefferson County
TC029
Juneau County
TC030
Kenosha County
TC031
Kewaunee County
TC032
La Crosse County
TC033
Lafayette County
TC034
Langlade County
TC035
Lincoln County
TC036
Manitowoc County
TC037
Marathon County
TC038
Marinette County
TC039
Marquette County
TC040
Milwaukee County
TC041
Monroe County
TC042
Oconto County
TC043
Oneida County
TC044
Outagamie County
TC045
Ozaukee County
TC046
Pepin County
TC047
Pierce County
TC048
Polk County
TC049
Portage County
TC050
Price County
TC051
Racine County
TC052
Richland County
TC053
Rock County
TC054
Rusk County
TC055
St Croix County
TC056
Sauk County
TC057
Sawyer County
TC058
Shawano County
TC059
Sheboygan County
TC060
Taylor County
TC061
Trempealeau County
TC062
Vernon County
TC063
Vilas County
TC064
Walworth County
TC065
Washburn County
TC066
Washington County
TC067
Waukesha County
TC068
Waupaca County
TC069
Waushara County
TC070
Winnebago County
TC071
Wood County
TC072
Menominee County
A list of active class codes at UW-Milwaukee can be found here: Class Codes Questions about class codes should be directed to the Assistant Controller’s Office at x6604. Any requests for additional classes should be made only by Unit Business Representatives and should be sent to deptaction-list@uwm.edu.