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There is no better time to explore a graduate program at UWM!

UWM has been classified as an R1 research institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a rating given to only 146 of the nearly 4,000 universities evaluated. UWM is one of only two universities in Wisconsin that received the rating.

We continue to grow in size and stature, with outstanding faculty in our more than 135 graduate programs in a broad variety of fields. Our distinguished professors are recognized for making a profound impact on their respective fields and creating a vibrant research community in which they mentor the next generation of master’s and doctoral scholars.

Take a graduate school tour, where you will explore all the campus has to offer. UWM offers in-person campus tours as well as a virtual visit option; explore our virtual tour option at the bottom of this page.

The Graduate School’s office is located in Mitchell Hall, Room 261
Normal office hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Note: The Graduate Education office will have the following Summer 2023 hours of operation:
The Graduate Education office will be open for in-person services Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed to in-person traffic on Fridays.)
Our virtual and phone service hours will remain unchanged: Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A Microsoft Teams appointment can be made with any team member here: Request an Appointment – Graduate School

Due to Mitchell Hall window renovations, the Graduate Education office is anticipated to be closed to traffic Thursday, September 7 to Friday, October 6. All staff will be working remotely during this time, with the following exceptions*:

• Monday, Sept. 18
• Tuesday, Sept.19
• Wednesday, Sept. 20
• Monday, Sept. 25
• Tuesday, Sept. 26
• Wednesday, Sept. 27
• Monday, Oct. 2

On these dates, three staff members will in Mitchell Hall Room 295 to receive mail, deliveries, etc.
*These dates are subject to change based on the window renovations project.

Staffing hours will return to normal on Monday, Oct. 9.

In addition to our physical office hours, the Graduate School functions are also being performed virtually, and we are here to support you. If you have questions or need assistance, you can contact us through email at: gradschool-staff@uwm.edu. Or set up an appointment with us at: uwm.edu/graduateschool/request-an-appointment/