Current Undergraduate Students

Students earning a bachelor’s degree from the College of Letters & Science (L&S) will find detailed information here to help them navigate their college experience.

However, it is strongly recommended that you meet with your academic advisor at least once per semester to:

• discuss your overall academic and career goals;
• review your academic progress;
• develop long- and short-term plans for completion of your requirements; and
• select appropriate classes for your next semester.

Every student has unique needs, background and circumstances that can be addressed individually in consultation with an advisor.

Who is My Letters & Science/College Advisor

1. Log into your PAWS Account.
2. Find your advisor’s name in the lower, right-hand area.
3. Contact your advisor. We recommend using the Navigate360 portal where you can see in real time the available appointments and schedule yourself into an opening. Alternatively, call (414)229-4654 or e-mail your advisor directly.

I Want to Transfer to L&S

(Advising for students changing majors)

If you are a current UWM student in a program outside of Letters & Science but want to transfer to L&S, options include:

• If you are sure you wish to declare a new major and have a cumulative GPA of 1.75 or higher, visit that program’s website and complete the Declaration of Major form. You will be assigned an L&S advisor and then can schedule an appointment using the Navigate360 portal. If you wish to meet with an advisor before your declaration has been processed, call (414) 229-4654 to request an appointment.
• If you want to talk to an L&S advisor first before making your decision or if you are not in good standing, call (414) 229-4654 or e-mail ls-advising@uwm.edu for an appointment

I Want to Add a Minor, Certificate or Second Major in L&S

(Advising for students adding secondary programs)

• If you wish to retain your first major but declare a second major in L&S or add on an L&S minor or certificate, visit that program’s website and complete the corresponding declaration form.  
• If you are not earning a degree from L&S, you will not be assigned to an L&S advisor and will receive advising from a faculty or staff member in the program.

You can find a program’s website by visiting our L&S academics page or by searching online for UWM + the program name.