{"id":4256,"date":"2023-01-20T12:54:18","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T18:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/?post_type=program&#038;p=4256"},"modified":"2026-05-07T14:46:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T19:46:12","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/academics\/bs-kinesiology\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-u-py-80\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div id=\"primary\" class=\"uwm-l-col content-area\">\n<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t<header class=\"page-header\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n\t\t\tFAQs\t\t<\/h1>\n\t<\/header>\n\t\n\t\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>I am a high school student or a student at another institution of higher education, and I would like to come to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Zilber College of Public Health. What do I need to do?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Your first step is to carefully review the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/admission\/\">UWM Admissions website<\/a>. There you will find all the information prospective students need. If you would like to make arrangements for you or your family to come to campus, UWM Admissions can connect you to the Campus Visitor\u2019s Center, which will provide information on regularly scheduled programs for prospective students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If, in addition to the Visitor\u2019s Center program, you would like to meet with an academic advisor, please contact Kinesiology advisor Torry Rufer at <a href=\"mailto:tjruger@uwm.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:tjruger@uwm.edu\">tjrufer@uwm.edu<\/a> to schedule an appointment. Note that there are particular times during the academic year when advisors are unavailable to prospective students due to commitments with current students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>I am already a UWM student and would like to pursue Kinesiology as my undergraduate major. What do I need to do?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>First, explore the program web page to learn more about the program and requirements of the curriculum. Second, schedule an appointment with Kinesiology advisor Torry Rufer, <a href=\"mailto:tjruger@uwm.edu\"><\/a><a href=\"mailto:tjrufer@uwm.edu\">tjruger@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What kind of job can I get with a degree in Kinesiology?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/Career-opportunities_2024-update.pdf\">Career Opportunities in Kinesiology document<\/a> (PDF). Additional options are made available by the <a href=\"https:\/\/americankinesiology.org\/careers-in-kinesiology\/\">American Kinesiology Association<\/a>. You may also consult with your advisor to discuss career options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What types of classes would I take in Kinesiology?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>You may find course descriptions for Kinesiology courses in the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.uwm.edu\/public-health\/kinesiology-bs\/\">UWM Academic Catalog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Do I need to set up an appointment to meet with an academic advisor?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Yes. You are encouraged to meet with your advisor every semester you are enrolled. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>I want to take a class over the summer at a different institution. How can I make sure it will transfer to UWM to fulfill a requirement? Where do I send my transcripts once the course(s) is completed?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--external\">Always consult with your academic advisor before registering for a summer course away from UWM. Utilize the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ted.uwm.edu\/\">Transfer Equivalency Database<\/a> to determine if an equivalency rule has already been established for your particular course and institution of interest. Once you have completed the course, please have the transcript sent to the Registrar\u2019s Office, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 729, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0729.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I need CPR and\/or First Aid certification. Whom should I contact?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Many organizations offer certification, including <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/urec\/services\/safety-training-certification\/\">University Recreation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>I am interested in scholarships offered in the Zilber College of Public Health. Where do I start?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/students\/tuition-scholarships-fellowships\/\">Scholarships page<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>How do I find out more about the UWM Honors College and incorporating honors coursework into my Kinesiology major?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>You should contact an advisor in the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/honors\/people\/\">UWM Honors College<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"secondary\" class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1 content-area\">\n            <nav aria-label=\"Section\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border uwm-u-mb-40\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/academics\/bs-kinesiology\/\">BS: Kinesiology<\/a>                <\/div>\n                <ul>\n                                            \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/undergrad-admission\/visit\/campus-visit\/\" >Schedule a Visit<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/04\/Career-opportunities_2024-update.pdf\" >Career Opportunities (PDF)<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/571\/2023\/01\/CPR.pdf\" >CPR\/AED Certification Providers (PDF)<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/academics\/bs-kinesiology\/faqs\/\" >FAQs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/academics\/bs-kinesiology\/professional-organizations\/\" >Professional Organizations<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/academics\/bs-kinesiology\/graduation\/\" >Graduation<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/publichealth\/academics\/bs-kinesiology\/get-involved\/\" >Get Involved<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                        <\/ul>\n            <\/nav>\n        \n\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-u-my-40\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Contact<\/div>\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                <strong>Torry Rufer, MS<\/strong><br>Senior Academic Advisor<br>414-229-6237<br><a href=\"mailto:tjrufer@uwm.edu\">tjrufer@uwm.edu<\/a><br><br><br>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"author":140,"parent":4212,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_uwm_academics_program_template":"subpage","_uwm_academics_program_navigation":[],"uwm_academics_program_card_image_id":0,"uwm_academics_program_banner_image_id":0,"uwm_academics_program_sort_title":"","uwm_academics_program_external_url":"","uwm_academics_program_jump_details_btn":true,"_uwm_academics_program_exclude_from_programs_archive_page":false,"_uwm_academics_program_exclude_from_programs_block":false,"_uwm_academics_program_exclude_from_department_page":false,"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"program_group":[],"program_tag":[],"program_type":[],"program_format":[],"program_department":[],"class_list":["post-4256","program","type-program","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.7 (Yoast SEO v27.7) - 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