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UWM Graduate School Preparatory Programs Visit

Date: Friday, July 10, 2026

Time: 8:30AM-1:30PM (CDT)

On Friday, July 10, 2026 the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Graduate School will host its UWM Graduate School Preparatory Programs Visit– in person! This is an opportunity for top undergrad scholars from across the country to learn about graduate education, funding, and research at UWM. Students will be able to participate in a tour of the UWM campus and are encouraged to reach out to their graduate program of interest for a campus visit.

Tentative Agenda:

  • 8:30am : Check-in & Light Breakfast 
  • 9:00am  Welcome and outline of day
  • 9:45am-10:15am  How to Apply to the UWM Graduate School, plus Q&A 
  • 10:15am-10:45am  Funding 
  • 10:45am-11:30am Grad Student Panel Featuring Students and Alumni  
  • 11:30am-12:15pm Lunch Break 
  • 12:15pm-1:15pm Outdoor Walking Tour of the UWM Campus 
  • 1:15pm Return to Fireside Lounge for closing remarks

If you are a student attending, please click here to register:

Student Scholar Registration

If you are a Staff member registering yourself, please click here to register:

Staff Registration

If you are interested in meeting with someone from your prospective graduate program, please refer to the Graduate Representative List to schedule an appointment with someone in your intended field of study. Note: Please also include the Graduate Representative Support Staff on your email.

For more information about the 2026 UWM Graduate School Preparatory Programs Visit, please contact Elizabeth Farrow, Recruitment Lead via email at farrow@uwm.edu [Subject: UWM Graduate School Preparatory Programs Visit].

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