Saturday Academy
The Mini-Courses Saturday Academy Program is an enrichment program for middle school students in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades that meets for six Saturdays. Saturday Academy aims to enhance academic skills and expose students to different career and college options. Each semester, students participate in a total of nine different classes that will reinforce skills in one or more of the following subject areas: math, reading, English, science, STEM, computers, foreign language, arts, and/or career-related classes. Curriculum reinforces basic skills and competencies through various hands-on activities in and out of the classroom, group projects, classroom instructions and/or presentations. Program is limited to 75 students each semester.
Program Dates
Fall Registration opens mid-August.
Spring Registration opens mid-November.
Fall 2026
| Date | Topics | Time |
|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2026 | Topics for Fall 2026 to be determined | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| October 31, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| November 7, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| November 14, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| November 21, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| December 5, 2026 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm |
Spring 2027
| Date | Topics | Time |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2027 | Topics for Spring 2027 to be determined | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| February 6, 2027 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| February 13, 2027 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| February 20, 2027 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| February 27, 2027 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| March 6, 2027 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm |
Eligibility
There is no grade point average requirement to be eligible for Saturday Academy. Students must be in grades 6-8 (2026-27 academic year).
Registration
Please complete the online application. If registration is closed for the current session, please email minicourses@uwm.edu or call the Mini-Courses office at 414-229-6236.
Policies & Fees
Cost
The cost for Saturday Academy is $130.00 per semester.
Scholarships
DPI Precollege Scholarships are available for students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch. The DPI Precollege Scholarship is included in the Saturday Academy application. Students may receive a maximum of three DPI Precollege Scholarships per year.
Information for the Applications
College Applying To: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Precollege Program Name: Saturday Academy
Mail Application to: UWM Mini-Courses, PO BOX 413, Milwaukee WI 53201
Payments
Mini-Courses can only accept payments of cash or check/money order (made payable to UW-Milwaukee Mini-Course Program) by mail. Credit card/over the phone payments are not available. If you prefer to make payment in person, please contact Mini-Courses Staff.
Payment Address
UWM Mini-Courses
P.O. Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201