For information about UWM’s fall semester plans, visit the Fall 2020 Reopening website.
UWM continues to work to mitigate the impact of this crisis on our students and their families. Support efforts include: Distributing nearly $8.4 million in federal emergency CARES Act grants to eligible students. Refunding $7.4 million in Spring 2020 housing,… Read More
The deadline to withdraw (drop all classes) from Fall 2020 courses without being charged any tuition or fees is Sept. 1, 2020. Students who withdraw from all Fall 2020 courses between Sept. 2 and Sept. 8, 2020 will not be… Read More
Students who have been awarded a scholarship for the 2020-21 academic year, but choose to defer their fall enrollment to spring, will be allowed to retain the spring portion of the original scholarship offered. Students should notify the scholarship administrator… Read More
Graduate students should contact their academic departments to learn more about assistantship opportunities. Some programs may not have assistantship opportunities available.
Campus jobs may be available as we resume on-campus operations. Check out Handshake, the UWM job posting and application site, to learn about most on-campus job opportunities and to apply or check out the Student Union page for employment opportunities in the Student Union.
Grants are gift aid and, in most cases, do not have to be repaid if the enrollment period is completed. To receive grants, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filed each academic year. Most grants require… Read More
Yes. Financial aid eligibility for the 2020-21 academic year (Fall 2020, Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 terms) is based upon 2018 federal tax information as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In special situations, schools can also… Read More
Financial aid packages are currently being awarded for Fall 2020. The priority deadline has passed. However, students can apply for financial aid anytime. Students should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit any required documents as soon as possible as some types… Read More
International students funded by their home government should consult with their immigration coordinator, Lauren Rado, by emailing isss@uwm.edu with questions about compliance and sponsor regulations for online courses.