We’re a small college that offers big opportunities.
In the College of General Studies, you’ll enjoy small classes and personal attention from your professors. Choosing from classes in 29 areas of study, you can explore what interests you while earning your associate degree and getting a firm foundation for your bachelor’s.
Our honors and undergraduate research programs offer additional opportunities to work closely with your professors and study topics in greater depth.

A world-class education begins close to home

UWM at Waukesha
UWM at Waukesha has both the charming friendliness of a liberal arts college and the world-class resources of a larger university. Pair coursework with an internship to get a jump start on your career.
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UWM at Washington County
UWM at Washington County, nestled in southeastern Wisconsin’s beautiful Kettle Moraine region, combines engaging instruction and mentorship with classes and coursework that prepare you for a four-year degree.
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- April 29, 2022
When I made my leave of campus to go pick up UWM at Waukesha’s guest lecturer for the evening, a certain level of pressure began to weigh in over my peripheral senses. I assumed casual conversation would ensue on the… Read More
- April 25, 2022
On Saturday, April 9th, College of General Studies anthropologists Gregg Jamison, Chris Hays, and Joe Quick hosted a public archaeology day at the UWM at Waukesha Field Station. It was supported by the UWM at Waukesha Foundation and College of… Read More
- May 2, 2022
By Genaro C. Armas UWM Report April 28, 2022 Expanding programs that allow high school students to earn valuable college credits before enrolling in higher education could save money and speed up the time it takes to earn a degree… Read More
- April 25, 2022
UW-Milwaukee holds an annual Undergraduate Research Symposium to celebrate the collaborations of UWM undergraduate students with the larger research community. This year, 280 UWM students participated, mentored by over 200 of UWM’s faculty and research staff. This year, two College… Read More