What is Dual Enrollment at High School?
Dual Enrollment at High Schools is a program that allows high school students to take University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) courses taught by their high school teachers. Students earn both UWM college credit and high school credit for these courses.
UWM partners with high schools across the city of Milwaukee and surrounding areas, serving approximately 2,000 students annually.
For Teachers: Frequently Asked Questions
High school teachers who wish to teach UWM courses must have the same qualifications as UWM instructors teaching the same course. This typically includes a master’s degree in the content area or a master’s degree in another field with at least 18 graduate credits in the content area.
High school teachers or administrators interested in learning more are encouraged to contact Vicki Bott at vlbott@uwm.edu.
- Students must be juniors or seniors and have a 3.0 GPA or a strong recommendation from a high school teacher or counselor. Academic departments might have additional requirements students must meet to enroll in the course. Check with our office for information about specific courses.
- Students must be on track to meet UWM’s general admission requirements in regards to course completion.
UWM can offer the following 45-minute workshops in your high school classroom to support dual enrollment students and help them prepare for college. To schedule any of these workshops, please contact Andy Baisch, ajbaisch@uwm.edu.
Activate UWM Accounts to Access UWM Library and Tutoring
(Office of Dual Enrollment)
We will help students activate their UWM accounts and learn the basics of accessing and using UWM library resources. This requires students to have Chromebooks and phones to set up multi-factor authentication. An activated account gives students access to the library and tutoring resources. This is limited to the semester in which they are enrolled in the UWM class.
Navigating College Expectations
(Office of Dual Enrollment)
Explore the “hidden curriculum” of college by learning how to read and use a syllabus, communicating professionally with professors, writing effective emails, managing deadlines, and advocating for yourself
Study Smarter, Not Harder
(Office of Dual Enrollment)
Learn practical strategies for notetaking, exam preparation, time management, and effective study habits for college-level coursework.
College Search 101
(Office of Undergraduate Admissions)
This presentation provides general college planning information. Covers what Wisconsin schools require for admissions and other helpful tips students should remember when starting/actively applying to colleges.
UWM General Admissions Presentation
(Office of Undergraduate Admissions)
Find out about UW-Milwaukee and what our institution has to offer. Learn about UW-Milwaukee’s academics, research opportunities, clubs and organizations, and student life.
Costs and Scholarships
(Office of Undergraduate Admissions)
This is a basic outline of financial aid both for colleges in general but also specific to UWM. The presentation uses UWM as an example for the college financial aid process.
Why is Reading So Hard?
(Office of Dual Enrollment)
Reading is hard for all of us. Let’s talk about why that is, figure out your strengths, and talk about strategies that can help you
Refer to ePanther Account (How To) Activate Account directions
Points of Pride & What Do Students Say
Taking this class in high school helps me earn basic general credit while here in high school getting it done early which ultimately saves me money at a really reduced price. The class helped me with my writing and annotating skills. It was a good example of what a college class is like.
