Freshman Placement Testing
You are on your way to becoming a UWM Panther – and we couldn’t be more excited to have you join the UWM family!
In order to make your transition to UW-Milwaukee and the enrollment process as seamless as possible, UW-Milwaukee does not require any placement testing for incoming students. To fulfill your ‘Course Placement’ requirement, you can submit your ACT or SAT scores. We will utilize those scores in combination with course work from high school to place you into your math and English courses. Submitting your ACT/SAT scores will have no affect on your admission status; the scores will be used for placement purposes only. There is an optional placement test available for those plan to continue their study of French, German, or Spanish; more information on that is noted below.
Fulfilling your course placement requirement for math and English is one of the steps required in order to register for your New Student Orientation session which is where you will meet other incoming Panthers, learn more about campus, and meet with an academic advisor to enroll in your courses.
As we navigate the situation and uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, we want to assure you that we are placing your health and well-being at the top of our priorities. We are monitoring the recommendations of the CDC and the WI Department of Health Services. We understand we are in a time of uncertainty and frustration, and we want to do what we can to decrease the stress and concern about how you will ensure you are ready to enroll at UW-Milwaukee. We hope this information helps to ease some of the concerns you are currently having about progressing through the steps needed to attend UW Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Main Campus
- NFTest@uwm.edu
- 414-229-2210 (voicemail)*
Washington County Campus
- Wsh-cgs@uwm.edu
- 262-335-5201 (voicemail)*
Waukesha Campus
- Wak-cgs@uwm.edu
- 262-521-5041 (voicemail)*
*Please note that due to COVID-19, our staff members are currently working remotely. All emails and voicemails will be returned within 1-2 business days.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are planning to start classes in the winter/spring, please email us at NFTest@uwm.edu and we will discuss your placement options. If you are planning to start classes in the winter/spring, please email us at NFTest@uwm.edu and we will discuss your placement options. If you plan to start classes in the winter/spring, registration will open in November. Orientation sessions fill on a first come, first served basis to those who complete their required pre-registration steps. Register early to get the best choice of classes. Milwaukee Main Campus Students Before you can register for NSO, you must: Before you can register for NSO, you must: UW Milwaukee will not accept the scores from the online, unproctored math and English exams being offered through the UW System Center for Placement Testing. Please do NOT register for or complete these tests as we will not accept the results.
If you are planning to start classes in the summer/fall, more information about your options will be communicated in February. There is still a lot unknown at this time regarding the options that will be available due to COVID-19, but more information will be available in February so please be patient.
If you are planning to start classes in the summer/fall, more information about your options will be communicated in February. There is still a lot unknown at this time regarding the options that will be available due to COVID-19, but more information will be available in February so please be patient.
If you are planning to start classes in the winter/spring, please email us at NFTest@uwm.edu and we will discuss your placement options.
If you are planning to start classes in the summer/fall, more information about your options will be communicated in February. There is still a lot unknown at this time regarding the options that will be available due to COVID-19, but more information will be available in February so please be patient.
New Student Orientation is a fun event that is required of all new UW Milwaukee students. At your orientation you will meet other Panthers, learn more about campus & resources, and meet with an academic advisor to enroll in your courses.
If you plan to start classes in summer/fall, registration will open in April.
More information about new student next steps can be found on our admitted student webpage.
You can pay this in your PAWS account by clicking on ‘Make a Payment’ in the Finances section. For other payment options, visit the Bursar’s Office website.
Branch Campus Students – Washington County & Waukesha
You can pay this in your PAWS account by clicking on ‘Make a Payment’ in the Finances section. For other payment options, visit the Bursar’s Office website.
UW Milwaukee will accept the scores from the UW System online tests in French, German, and Spanish.