Contracting Closes at 11:59pm Friday, May 1st.
As of 11:59pm on Friday, May 1, 2026, University Housing has stopped accepting Residence Hall Contracts for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. If you do not have a submitted contract or a submitted exemption at this time, you will be given an automatic exemption from the UWM Residency Requirement and may pursue other housing options through the Off-Campus Resource Center. We do acknowledge that we will have cancellations over the next coming months and encourage you to place yourself on our residence hall wait list through the Housing Portal if you still wish to live with us in University Housing. We will offer contracts based on the wait list as spaces become available.

Freshwater Sciences

This LLC is intended to help build community among Freshwater Sciences majors through connecting them with other students who share their passions about water, weather, and climate-related issues. The LLC will help students develop and refine their academic, professional, and personal motivations and aspirations around science- and policy-relevant topics in the freshwater and atmospheric sciences. Experiential learning opportunities, social gatherings, and academic support such as tutoring and peer mentoring are all integral parts of the student experience in the Freshwater and Atmospheric Sciences LLC.

This LLC Is for You If…

  • You’re passionate about water, weather, and climate change.
  • You’re eager to connect with students, regional environmental organizations, and researchers who share your interests.
  • You’re excited to use hands-on experiences to explore science and environmental challenges in southeast Wisconsin, the region, and the world.
  • You can’t wait to participate in activities like a trip on UWM’s Neeskay research vessel, kayaking on the Milwaukee River, and the spring Milwaukee River Cleanup!

Enrollment

Open to all residents majoring in Freshwater Sciences that have taken or are enrolled in FRSHWTR 120 (Preparing for a Career in Freshwater Sciences).