Summer Hours (May 18–August 14, 2026):
The Graduate School Office will not offer in-person services on Fridays. Virtual support remains available during regular business hours, and in-person services continue Monday–Thursday 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. as usual. We’re always here to help!

Wellness

UWM Graduate Student Wellness Series

Group of UWM students hiking under an arch built by rocks.

The UWM Graduate School organizes events, activities and seminars to help graduate students with a holistic approach to physical, mental, educational and financial wellness as they move successfully through degree milestones, acquire a variety of skills, and advance their opportunities.

Faculty and staff from units across campus contribute to this ongoing series, supporting graduate student wellness. All students enrolled in a UWM graduate program (on campus, extended campus and online) are invited to attend these events.

Our Spring Wellness Series has concluded. Please check back soon for a listing of our Fall–Winter event series.

Recordings from past events

  • Art Speaks – The UWM Graduate School, Emile H. Mathis Art Gallery, and Department of Art History invited graduate students to present at Art Speaks: A Graduate Symposium Across Disciplines. They shared how their field interprets a single work of art: Salvador Dalí’s Cerberus, the Dog of Hell (1960). Students presented a short (8–10 min) public-facing talk and joined an interdisciplinary conversation across the humanities, sciences, social sciences, arts, and professional programs. View the recorded video – Art Speaks
  • Resume, CV, Cover Letter Writing Workshop
    Presented as a part of the Graduate Student Wellness Series in conjunction with the UWM Center for Student Experience and Talent (SET)
    A special graduate student session on Resume/CV and cover letter writing. Whether you’re preparing for internships, job applications, or graduate programs, learning the art of resume and CV-writing is essential for standing out in a competitive landscape. Explore the strategies and best practices to confidently present your unique qualifications and make a lasting impression on potential employers. Resume, CV, Cover Letter Writing Workshop
  • Budgeting and Finances – Presented as a part of the Graduate Student Wellness Series by UWM’s Graduate School, Student Financial Services, Bursar’s Office, and UW Credit Union. This session is a starting point for graduate students interested in learning basics for budgeting. We will discuss different budgeting categories, apps to use to assist in the budgeting process, and personalized budgeting strategies based on submitted information.  Budgeting and Finances.
  • Mental Health: What Every Graduate Student Should Know – Presented on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Watch the presentation from the Student Health and Wellness Center on Mental Health: What Every Graduate Student Should Know
  • What can Career Services do for UWM Graduate Students? – Presented by UWM’s Graduate School and the UWM Career Planning and Resource Center (CPaRC) on November 2, 2022. Watch the recorded event: What can Career Services do for UWM Graduate Students?