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What are the prominent Utility Providers for Milwaukee?

April 8, 2025Frequently Asked Questions, Moving-In, UtilitiesBills, Cable, companies, Electric, energy, gas, heat, internet, prominent, Utilities

We Energies – Energy/Electric/Heat When it comes to Utilities, the most common type of bills you will most likely receive are for energy/electric/heat through We Energies. You can transfer, start, or stop your energy service through We Energies moving section. Charter… Read More

How do I set up Utilities?

February 21, 2025Frequently Asked Questions, Moving-In, UtilitiesCable, Electric, electricity, gas, heat, internet, move, moving, Moving In, Utilities

We Energies collects records of past bills for every house or apartment in Wisconsin. This can help you get an idea of energy costs in your specific unit. Consider calling We Energies to get an idea of what to expect… Read More

Facing Housing Insecurities and Homelessness

January 25, 2021Financial Aid, Moving-In, Paying Bills & Rent

College students across the country are experiencing housing insecurity, paying only part of their rent, skimping on utility bills, or sleeping in cars or on a friend’s couch. For students experiencing housing insecurity, keeping up with academics can be stressful… Read More

Donation Options

January 6, 2021City of Milwaukee Information, Frequently Asked Questions, Moving-In, Moving-Out, Trash/Recycling

Put unwanted items to good use through one of the services below: PantherCycle PantherCycle is an opportunity for students living on and off-campus to give away unwanted household furniture, decorations, clothes, etc (see guidelines for acceptable items). We encourage students… Read More

Being a Good Neighbor

January 6, 2021Frequently Asked Questions, International Students, Moving-In, Parties, Roommates, Student-Tenant News, UNITE

UWM lies at the center of a lively mix of neighborhoods on Milwaukee’s Upper East Side, each with its own personality and distinctive blend of housing, shops, restaurants, parks and nightspots. Located just a few blocks from Lake Michigan, these… Read More

How do I read my Utility bill?

July 8, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Moving-In, Paying Bills & Rent, Utilitiesbill, breakdown, read, Utilities

If you’re not sure what a Utility bill looks like or how to read and understand one, you can learn about it here at Choose Energy! This site shows you how to read a Utility bill by explaining where you… Read More

Is there anywhere that I can rent furniture?

July 8, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Moving-In, UtilitiesCORT, furniture, Moving In, rent, rental

Yes! CORT Furniture Rental offers complete sets of furniture to furnish your off-campus rental. You can visit their website here for more information.

When do leases typically start and end?

June 25, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Lease, Moving-In, Moving-Out, Searching

Since many students are around for the Fall and  Spring  semesters, many leases become available in June, July, August, and September.  However, Milwaukee is an open housing market so there are often houses/apartments available throughout the year. More information can… Read More

What should I do if there is something that needs to be fixed prior to moving-in?

June 25, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Landlord/Tenant Communication, Lease, Moving-In, Repairs/Maintenance

Make sure that all verbal agreements with your landlord are written into a lease. This is especially important in the case of promised repairs.  Be sure to include a  completion date  in the clause. Only a written agreement  assures you that… Read More

Changing Your Address

April 9, 2020Frequently Asked Questions, Moving-In, Moving-Out

When to update your address: Moving to another apartment or house. Moving back home. Moving out of town for an internship, job, or study abroad. Before moving in, at the beginning of the semester, and end of semester. Changing Your… Read More

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