UWM has Emergency Financial Aid available. For more information, see the Re-Opening FAQs.
SARUP has earmarked funds to assist our students who are in need of some extra support–to afford a proper computer, for improved internet access, and basic supplies. The UWM Dean of Students office is accepting applications for this assistance and distributing the funds. As always, if this does not work meet your needs, please contact your advisor or Interim Dean Nancy Frank, frankn@uwm.edu.
First and Always: Panthers Protect Panthers
Three simple things can help keep you and those around you safe this fall:
- Wash your hands.
- Watch your distance.
- Wear a mask.
If you feel any respiratory symptoms or other symptoms of COVID-19, stay home. Let your instructor know why you will miss class, and follow these instructions.
NOTE: here is the weblink for “symptoms of COVID-19”: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/symptoms.htm
Norris Health Center will provide telehealth and in-person services, including coronavirus testing for students with COVID-19 symptoms. Testing at Norris is free of charge to students. Individuals who have a fever or other symptoms, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 by a health care provider, or have been recently been in close contact with someone who has the disease, should stay away until public health guidance or their medical provider permits returning.
Generally, all students should contact their current healthcare provider for further advice if they have any indication that they may be ill with COVID-19. If a UWM student who is currently on campus has symptoms or has had a positive test result, they should contact the Norris Health Center and their current healthcare provider. Norris Health Center follows all applicable laws and keeps the information confidential unless a student signs a release.
UWM will provide students with COVID-19 testing through the on-campus medical clinic, Norris Health Center. Following current public health guidance, UWM will prioritize students with COVID-19 symptoms. The second priority will be students who do not have symptoms but who have been a close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19. Students who test positive for COVID-19 should not come to campus. DO NOT assume mild symptoms are just a cold. Those living in residence halls will be asked to return to their permanent homes to recover. Limited isolation housing will be available for students who can’t return to or do not have permanent residences.
The Milwaukee Health Department conducts tests for coronavirus, and with a positive test, it begins a contact investigation. Using information gathered during this investigation, local or state health departments notify people it determines are at risk. Local health departments are following state and federal public health guidelines related to contact investigations. Faculty and instructional staff have been asked to refrain from requesting doctor’s or health care provider’s notes when a student misses class due to illness. This will help relieve pressure on overburdened health care workers. Similarly, they’ve been asked to not request notes from students’ parents, as many UWM students live on their own.
Faculty and instructional staff are also asked to be flexible with students whose families have been impacted by COVID-19. During this time, students may be caring for loved ones who are ill or otherwise need their support, or contending with other complications related to the pandemic. Faculty and instructional staff are asked to consider posting this information in their Canvas course announcements.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Students in need of support–whether financial or emotional or both–can contact the Dean of Students in the Student Union, Room 345, at dos@uwm.edu or 414-229-4632. Counseling services are available virtually through telehealth appointment. Please call University Counseling Services at 414-229-4133 or visit the counseling services website for the latest information.
Panthers Protect Panthers: Three simple things can help keep you and those around you safe this fall:
- Wash your hands.
- Watch your distance.
- Wear a mask.
The building is open, but many of the faculty and staff members you may be looking for continue to work from home through the Fall semester. You can find email addresses for faculty and staff, and most adjunct faculty on our Directory page. If you are unsure who to contact or how, email lsg1@uwm.edu or call 414-229-4014.
As always and everywhere, not just in SARUP:
- Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet between you and other people;
- Wear a mask–you will receive two re-usable washable masks from UWM;
- Wash your hands! Often.
Stay safe.
Information about Hardware, Software
SARUP is Selling Computers for $100 to SARUP Students
Kurt Meingast to the rescue! Kurt has re-conditioned and made available computer workstations for students to buy so that they are ready for online instructions. He has about 20 ready and set to go out the door – more will be available.
We are selling these perfectly serviceable workstations (computer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse) for just $100, including Windows 10 (activated and up-to-date).
Contact Kurt directly at kurtm@uwm.edu if you have questions.
FREE AT-HOME ACCESS TO STUDENT SOFTWARE:
https://uwm.edu/software/student-software/
LINKEDIN LEARNING
Cost: Free
https://uwm.edu/technology/linkedin-learning/
LinkedIn Learning is free for all UW-Milwaukee students. They offer over 15,000 courses for both in-depth and micro learning covering technology, business, and creative skills.
For more information about how to access LinkedIn Learning.
MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
Includes Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Cost: Free
Download the software at: https://uwm.edu/o365/proplus/. How to install Office 365 at https://kb.uwm.edu/page.php?id=45766.
ADOBE CREATIVE CLOUD STUDENT EDITION
Cost: $20/month first year, then $30/month.
Includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro and other Adobe products. Adobe Creative Cloud is subscription based. Subscribe through Adobe’s website(https://www.adobe.com/education.html). All Adobe products are included with the subscription.
AUTOCAD – STUDENT VERSION
Cost: Free.
Go to the Autodesk Education Community webpage (http://www.autodesk.com/education/home) and look for the “Sign In” link. Fill out the registration form using your uwm.edu email address. When creating a password, please use a different one than your UWM password. After logging in, go to the software download section to obtain the free software.
REVIT – STUDENT VERSION
Cost: Free.
Go to the Autodesk Education Community webpage (http://www.autodesk.com/education/home) and look for the “Sign In” link. Fill out the registration form using your uwm.edu email address. When creating a password, please use a different one than your UWM password. After logging in, go to the software download section to obtain the free software.
RHINOCEROS – STUDENT VERSION
Cost: $195 (one-time).
Go to the Rhinoceros website at https://www.rhino3d.com/edu. This is a general-purpose modeling system for architectural designers.
GOOGLE EARTH PRO
Cost: Free.
Obtain at https://www.google.com/earth/versions/.
RENDERING SOFTWARE OPTIONS
Lumion – STUDENT VERSION
Cost: Free
Preferred. Obtain at https://lumion.com/students.html. This is an advanced rendering and animation engine. Please note that Lumion is the most processor and graphics processor-intensive software listed here. Therefore, its requirements set the bar for the laptop you buy. If you want to be able to use Lumion and produce higher-quality renderings much faster, then read the graphics card and laptop hardware guide provided on the Lumion website: https://lumion.com/blog.html?post=171203114545
Enscape
Cost: Free
https://enscape3d.com/educational-license/
If you are interested in XR SARUP labs – this is an advanced rendering and animation engine used in the XR environments. Enscape can start virtual reality architecture directly from your project in Revit, SketchUp, Rhino without changing your workflow.
TwinMotions
Cost: Free
https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/twinmotion
This is an advanced rendering and animation engine is built on the Unreal gaming engine. A simple and intuitive interface makes Twinmotion extremely easy to learn and use, regardless of your project’s size and complexity, or your previous CG experience. Drag and drop lights, materials, and props; change the season, the weather, or even the growth of trees by simply dragging a slider.
V-RAY FOR RHINOCEROS – STUDENT VERSION
Cost: $99/year.
Obtain a student version of this Rhinoceros plug-in at https://vray.us/academic. This is a general-purpose rendering engine.
ALTERNATE OPEN SOURCE SPECIALIZED DESIGN SOFTWARE:
Images–Open source image manipulation program (like Photoshop):
https://www.gimp.org/
Graphics–Open source vector graphics program (like Illustrator):
https://inkscape.org/?fbclid=IwAR2iosuYhaksC7s2t–mpdZ9jyR-D07N7VEOuYVdceAblLMAUwVVekclHuY
3D graphics–Open source 3D modeling (more like 3DS Max than Rhino):
https://www.blender.org/?fbclid=IwAR1w91t2mhx4Oo6gruxj-OD0hj6-WxIg2gdG4UwJXrfQrP7n4FWQpALzSK4
Due to social distancing and disinfection requirements, it is not feasible to open the Wood Shop this fall. The RP lab will be open and will provide socially distanced service to students.
You will drop off material outside of room 179 and email the lab your submissions. We will look over your submission and if there are not any questions we will cut or print your project. You can choose to 3d print your objects just through email and the lab can print your parts and you just pay for what you use. Or you can drop off your own spool of PLA plastic (available at Third Coast) and we will print the parts from that. Then once completed the lab will email you an invoice and once purchased, we will have your objects available for pickup outside of Room 179. Please reach out to us if you have questions. The lab hours and tutorial videos will be up on the website before school starts.
Please sign-up for 30 minute slot.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAAAC2AA4FFC25-photo1
New procedures will require you to Clean your hands before using the equipment. Gloves are available by request, if needed.
Staff will download images from cameras and allow you preview images before we upload your images.
Staff will send you a link containing your photographed images to the your reservation email.
Questions: sarup-mc@uwm.edu
The remote labs are available 24/7.
Student can access the Remote Labs at: https://remotelab.ad.uwm.edu
The Remote Labs will have Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk product like AutoCAD, Revit and many others, ArcGIS Pro 2.6 and ArcMap 10.8.1, MS Office and many other SARUP programs.
The students need to look over the How-to Remote Lab Access Guide before connecting to the remote labs (requires installing and connecting with the UWM VPN). If you are using macOS, here is the How-to Remote Lab Access Guide (macOS).
SARUP has output devices capable of 8-1/2″ x 11″ and 11″ x 17″ color laser prints and 36″ or 42″ wide color plots (paid by credit card invoicing).
You need to fill out the Online Print Request Form.
Submit the Online Print Request Form with your PDF files or OneDrive Shared PDF Links to sarup-plot@uwm.edu.
You will receive secure credit card invoice for your payment – when payment has been received – plots/prints will be completed.
You will receive email notifying you to pick up your print jobs outside of AUP272.
WEPA print devices are located on the third and fourth floors.
Send Appointments Requests to sarup-xr@uwm.edu
Questions: sarup-xr@uwm.edu
International students who have questions regarding international travel or immigration status should contact CIE. There are many implications that CIE needs to advise you on based on evolving government regulations and guidelines. Students can contact CIE by calling 414-229-4846 or emailing jgruene@uwm.edu.
The Resource Center in AUP 146 will be accessible for use during the semester. Social distancing and hygiene protocols will be in place. Since there will be a limited number of students allowed due to the size of the room, there may be a wait time.
SARUP librarian (Sharadha Natraj snatraj@uwm.edu) is available for assistance finding resources or getting help designing resumes or portfolios. Please email with your question or to set up an appointment.
To get a head start on your research, you can find blogs and websites on architecture and planning HERE
As we plan to safely reopen, we remain conscious of our obligations to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and have implemented changes to ensure the safety of students, staff, professors, and guests.
The biggest change is that a Virtual Ticket will be needed to get into the store. Students will be able to get their ticket on the app as long as they are within two miles of Third Coast. The ticket will show how many people are ahead of them and how long it’s taking us to serve each person. This will allow them to work on projects instead of waiting in line. The Virtual Ticket app is available for download on our website, mythirdcoast.com.
To minimize traffic in our store, kits for Architecture 100, 310, and 810 must be purchased online by August 28th, this will allow us time to prepare for the distribution of the kits. You will receive kit pick-up information closer to the start of the semester.
Additionally, all aisles will be one way, cleaning measures will be increased, and an acrylic shield will be installed at the front counter.
This is new territory for all of us. As we adapt to these new challenges, we ask for everyone’s patience and understanding.
We take pride in being a part of SARUP and encourage people to be kind, be safe, and take care of one another during this time.
And if we can help, let us know.
An SI is a Supplemental Instructor or peer mentor assigned to several of our core curriculum courses. SIs offer workshop and tutoring sessions for students enrolled in the course. If you are interested in becoming an SI reach out to Mo Zell at zell@uwm.edu.
