Future undergraduate students looking to major in a field within the College of Letters & Science will find a lot of their questions answered here.
We have information specific for anyone interested in applying to an undergraduate program in the College of Letters & Science as freshmen, transfer, online/distance, or non-degree/audit students. If you can’t find what you are looking for, contact us at let-sci@uwm.edu.
Prospective students and family members: Ask us (and every college you are considering) questions about these topics!
- Requirements for your intended major
- Research opportunities in your major
- Sample career outcomes of our alumni
- Study abroad opportunities
- Internship and experiential learning opportunities in your major
Student Types
Transfer Student
For students who have attended any two-year or four-year college or university previously.
Transfer StudentOnline/Distance
For students who intend to earn a degree by taking only online classes.
Online/DistanceNon-Degree/Audit
For individuals seeking to take a class but not earn a degree or credential from UWM.
Non-Degree/AuditAcademics
Undergraduate Advising
Understand the different advisors you may be assigned and their role in supporting your educational journey.
Undergraduate AdvisingHonors
Various types of honors are given to students based on academic performance. Learn about the different honors options and honors societies.
HonorsPlacement, Courses & Credits
Understand what placement options exist for different subject areas, credit loads, and more.
Placement InformationCosts
Cost of Attendance
Understand the current rates for tuition, housing, meal plans and more.
UWM Cost & Financial AidLetters & Science Scholarships
Overview of scholarships available through the College of Letters & Science.
Letters & Science ScholarshipsUWM Campus Scholarship Information
Overview of other scholarships and aid available on campus.
UWM ScholarshipsExperiential Learning
Undergraduate Research
UWM prides itself on providing research opportunities to any undergraduate who wants to build their resume with hands-on experience in their field of study. The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) helps students find the right match.
OURStudy Abroad
UWM offers a variety of opportunities around the world ranging from short-term trips to semester-long or year-long programs. Pre-planning is essential to prepare for a study abroad experience.
Study AbroadInternships and Volunteer Work
Hands-on experience is essential to building a resume before graduation. Students find internships in a number of ways through their own networking or through job postings in their program. The Center for Student Experience and Talent helps students with the search process.
InternshipsCampus Resources
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