Yes. UWM’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning has posted a helpful guide on how to be a successful online student. UWM also has peer mentors available to work with students who need help acclimating to Canvas. All first-year students… Read More
Advising and Student Support
What help is available for students with poor or no internet service?
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has posted a detailed list of internet service providers throughout the state offering free or low-cost internet options in response to the public health emergency. The commission’s guide for residents also includes a map of public Wi-Fi… Read More
How do I reach the career center or Student Success Center?
The Career Planning & Resource Center, Student Success Center and TRiO/Pre-College program are expected to reopen their physical offices for the spring semester after Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. The offices also can be reached virtually through the following email addresses:… Read More
I am enrolled at UWM’s Milwaukee campus but do not live near there. What segregated fee services are available to me while I’m away from campus?
UWM quickly adjusted many operations for the 2020-21 school year to offer more services in an online format. Here are some examples: All students can access the Virtual Student Union in Canvas to connect to student communities and services including… Read More
Where can I go for information about UWM COVID-19 updates for international students?
Visit the UWM Center for International Education website for the latest information for students pertaining to the pandemic. The center also will provide information on its COVID-19 updates page when necessary. CIE’s International Students and Scholars Services office offers visa services and immigration… Read More
I’m a faculty member/instructor at UWM. What should I do if a student contacts me to report that they tested positive/were diagnosed with COVID-19 or were identified as a close contact?
If you kept your distance from this student, weren’t within six feet for longer than 15 minutes in a 24-hour period (that’s a cumulative total), and you both wore your masks, you are not a close contact according to the… Read More
I have some health concerns and would like to take all my classes online. How can I request an accommodation?
First, please log into PAWS to review your schedule. If you want to change a class or move to an online section, please contact your advisor. Advisors will shift students who want fully online schedules to (1) online sections of… Read More
How will students interact with faculty and teaching assistants for office hours?
All individual student meetings with faculty, teaching assistants, peer mentors, advisors, coaches, coordinators and tutors will happen online in the fall. Instructors and student support offices and centers will post clear information about availability and scheduling.
How will students meet with advisors and tutors, or have meetings for other support services?
Tutoring and supplemental instruction from the Student Success Center, Writing Center and other services will happen in a virtual environment using the Blackboard Collaborate Ultra platform, which students can access through Canvas. More information and sign up is available on… Read More
How are ARC students being accommodated in the online courses?
Services including sign language interpreting, real-time captioning of lectures and captioned media remain available while classes are online. Visit the Accessibility Resource Center website for more information or send an email to the ARC staff if you have questions. ARC… Read More
How do I discuss things like classes, enrollment or declaring my major with my advisor?
All advisor meetings and appointments are being done via phone calls or Microsoft Teams video conferencing. Academic buildings are closed, and employees are working remotely. To email your advisor, log into PAWS and click on your advisor’s name/details in “Your… Read More
What should I do if I feel I’m being treated unfairly, discriminated against or harassed due to coronavirus?
Coronavirus is not specific to any ethnicity or race, and racist behavior and stereotyping – in the classroom or the workplace – will not be tolerated at UWM. Students and staff who feel they are being discriminated against are encouraged… Read More