The School of Freshwater Sciences (SFS) is predominantly located in the Great Lakes Research Facility (GLRF). While the majority of faculty and staff are based at GLRF, as well as some classrooms, a handful of faculty and staff also hold office hours and conferences on main campus in Northwest Quadrant Building B (NWQB). This page details helpful information for getting to GLRF and how to find us on main campus, as well.
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Getting to GLRF
City Bus Route
- Students traveling to the Great Lakes Research Facility from UWM main campus can take the southbound Green line from one of the many bus stops nearby on Oakland Ave. After about a 50-minute ride, get off at stop S1 & Greenfield and walk 0.4 miles east on Greenfield Ave to reach SFS.
- Traveling from GLRF to UWM main campus: walk west on Greenfield Ave, take the northbound Green line, get off at Oakland & Kenwood, walk east on Kenwood Ave to campus.
- Students traveling to GLRF from Riverwest or Harambe can take the southbound 15 line on Holton St, get off at stop S1 & Greenfield and walk 0.4 miles east on Greenfield Ave to reach SFS.
- Students living in other parts of the city could also take the northbound 15 and Green lines, the 56, or the 54.
- Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Bus Tracker
- Interactive Map of Bus Lines
U-PASS
- Students that pay segregated fees at UWM have access to the U-PASS, a bus pass which makes the city bus free to ride!
- Download the UMO app, then follow the instructions provided by Transportation Services to add your student pass. The UMO app functions as your pass, but it can also be used for directions and checking arrival times. Note: new passes must be added to the UMO app each semester.
- U-PASS details – Transportation Services
Biking
- For accessing GLRF by bike, students near the main campus can take the Oak Leaf trail most of the way, but then must ride on streets. Some streets on the way to SFS are for confident bikers, so it is advised you check the map provided to determine if the route is appropriate for you. This map provided by the City of Milwaukee is meant to give you an idea of what streets have bike infrastructure and how busy they are.
- Students that bike, skate, or use small scooters also have the option of connecting their vehicle to the bus. All city buses are equipped with an easy-to-use bike rack to store your bike while you ride. All other personal vehicles are allowed onboard the bus so long as they are unobstructive.
- City of Milwaukee Bike Route Finder
- Bike racks are available in front of the GLRF building.
- Information on UWM Bike Repairs and Rentals.
SFS at NWQB
Northwest Quad Offices
- The School of Freshwater Sciences offices at Northwest Quadrant are on the second floor of Building B. Use the entrance off of Hartford Ave. Take the Red elevators (down the hall on the left) to the second floor. SFS offices are straight ahead, with a common area just to the left of the elevators.
Parking
Parking options at GLRF
There are two options for parking at GLRF, both options at no cost and are unreserved. The gravel parking lot to the west of the GLRF building and street parking on Greenfield Avenue are available.
Parking options at NWQB (main campus)
Please see Transportation Services at UWM for options.