About
The UWM College of General Studies is a great place to start your college education.
Freshmen and sophomores can choose from an array of classes that lead to an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree and satisfy general education requirements for bachelor’s degrees at UWM and other UW System campuses.
The college offers courses on UWM’s campus in Waukesha. It was created in 2018 when UW-Waukesha joined with UWM as part of the University of Wisconsin System’s reorganization of the two-year campuses formerly known as UW Colleges. The UWM College of General Studies includes three departments — Arts and Humanities, Math and Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and Business. The departments offer classes in more than 29 subject areas. If you’re a high-achiever, you’ll be interested in the Honors Program.
Contact, Locations & Hours
Administrative Offices
| Name | Title | Washington County | Waukesha |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Bronner | Dean | Room 115 | Room A102 |
| Greg Ahrenhoerster | Associate Dean of Academic Affairs | Room 210 | Room A110 |
| Courtney O’Connell | Assistant Dean of Student Affairs | Room 125 | Room C112 |
| Margaret Hankenson | Online Academic Director | Room N107 | |
| Holly Johnson | Executive Director – Continuing Education | Room 107 | Room C111 |
Advising – Waukesha
Waukesha Campus
- Website (uwm.edu/waukesha)
- 262-521-5200
- wak-cgs@uwm.edu
- 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
- Parking
- Campus visit options
- Virtual tour
- Library Hours
Student Affairs Office
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Phone: 262-521-5040
Email: wak-cgs@uwm.edu
2023-24 Academic Year Building Hours (Starting Sept 5)
Monday – Thursday: 7:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Media Services
Journalists and members of the news media should email media-services-team@uwm.edu, and the first available team member will respond. Information for journalists also is available on our For Media page.