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.

Members will experience a sense of community through unique projects, activities, and exhibitions. Students work together with community members and local organizations to explore art and creativity in Milwaukee neighborhoods and beyond. Art and Design LLC students complete required courses while developing a tight network of friends and professional contacts.

This LLC Is for You If…

  • You’ve declared a major in Art & Design, Art Education, or Inter-Arts (with an Art & Design focus)
  • You couldn’t wait to get in the art room in high school
  • You want to develop a tight network of friends and professional contacts
  • You want to immerse yourself in the art community of Milwaukee
  • You have interest in any of the following: painting, drawing, digital design, video, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics.
  • You enjoy visiting museums and galleries in Milwaukee and Chicago, including some private gallery tours.
  • You would like to collaborate with other artists on a community art project.
  • You would like the opportunity to share your work in special exhibitions.

Eligibility

Open to New or Returning* residents who have taken or are enrolled in ART 109 (3D Studio: Form, Idea and Technique).
Priority given to first-year student residents admitted to Art & Design* program, or those pursuing a BFA or BA with an Art Education* concentration.

*Returning residents and those pursuing other majors are accepted only if space allows.