About
Open to talented and motivated students in every major and discipline, the Honors College offers the personalized education of a small liberal arts college without sacrificing the unique opportunities available at a major research university. We do this by providing:
- Individual attention in small seminars taught by outstanding faculty members committed to excellence in undergraduate education
- Access to world-class research and scholarship
- Individualized academic advising and support services throughout students’ undergraduate career
- A writing specialist to help students plan, write, and revise essays, as well as craft personal statements for graduate, law, and medical school
Successful completion of Honors College requirements culminates in an Honors degree, a mark of distinction which lets prospective employers and graduate and professional schools know that the student has maintained a consistent record of excellence.
Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
College Details
Set within the university’s large, urban setting, the Honors College offers all of the benefits of a small liberal arts college, with all the benefits of a major research university, to a select group of students.
History
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Honors College has been an important part of UWM since its founding by Dr. Herman Weil, Professor of Psychology, in 1960.
Fast Facts
Statistics about the UWM Honors College and the many different colleges our graduates attend for Master’s, PhD, Law and Medical programs.
Benefits
In addition to small class sizes, excellent instructors, and a beautiful learning community in the Honors House, Honors College students benefit from a number of additional resources and opportunities to assist them on their path.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the most commonly asked questions about UWM’s Honors College.
Director’s Welcome
Welcome students, parents, and friends of the Honors College at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee! The Honors College is a community of students and teachers devoted to excellence in learning that has operated at UWM for more than half a century.
The College offers small, interactive classes with high standards for faculty and students. We emphasize writing, thinking, and discussing in our seminars and non-seminar options: theses, projects, and research opportunities. Our student-centered curriculum is enhanced by a Living and Learning Community in the residence hall, by study abroad opportunities, and by social and academic events throughout the year. We offer frequent opportunities to interact with faculty drawn from all across the university in addition to our own permanent faculty members.
An Honors education at UWM means that you have the benefits of a small, personalized liberal arts college with access to world-class research and scholarship, giving you tools for success here, in graduate school, and in your lives beyond your time at the university. We’re proud of what we offer, and we’re proud to welcome you to our college.
Please don’t hesitate to stop by Honors House for a tour of our building, or to meet with advisors, an admissions representative, and me. We would welcome the opportunity to show you what being an Honors student at UWM can be!
Dr. Peter Sands
Honors College Director