Last Day of Peer Support Programs -- Thursday, December 12th!
The last day that UWM students can utilize our Peer Support Programs (i.e. Tutoring/Supplemental Instruction and Peer Mentoring) is Thursday, December 12th!

Final Exam Reviews
Our SSC Tutors/SI Leaders will be offering Final Exam Reviews for select courses. Check to see if your course is having a Final Exam Review.

Pounce Back

Our Mission

Pounce Back is committed to helping students who have taken time away from UWM transition back to the university to complete their degree.

All re-entry students returning to UWM who have not yet completed their undergraduate degree will be assigned a re-entry coach to help them transition back, stay on track, and finish their degree!

Currently, re-entry students are also eligible to receive a Pounce Back Scholarship for their first semester back. For specific questions regarding scholarships, please contact Student Financial Services. 

Program Eligibility

Re-Entry to UWM

Re-entry students were once degree-seeking UWM students but have not attended UWM for a full academic year and are ready to return to college to complete their degree. Should you find yourself ready to come back and complete your degree can find steps to reapply to UWM. 

Join Pounce Back

All new re-entry students are admitted into Pounce Back, assigned a re-entry coach and are eligible for re-entry coaching throughout their first semester back.  

Soon after being notified by Admissions that you have been readmitted to UWM, you will receive an email from our re-entry manager guiding you through re-entry next steps and providing information about coaching support.

*** Note: While your re-entry coach will begin communicating with you shortly after readmission, they will not appear on your Navigate360 Success Team until the first week of classes. If you are a new re-entry student and have not been assigned a re-entry coach, please contact re-entry manager Jenna Balek at balek@uwm.edu.  

Re-Entry Coaching & Next Steps

Once readmitted to UWM, the re-entry coach can help you with: 

  • Re-Entry Next Steps – connecting you to your Academic Advisor and important enrollment info and other key campus resources and supports such as the Student Financial Services Center, Tutoring, and Transportation Services. 
  • Re-Entry Coaching – Before the start of classes and throughout your first semester back, a re-entry coach is here to help you stay on track and finish your first semester back strong. We recommend you attend at least 2 coaching meetings. These meetings help you maintain a healthy work/school/life balance, set academic and personal goals, manage your time, stay motivated, build academic skills, and connect with key campus resources.  

Resources

Financial

Student Financial Services Center 

Technology

UWM Help Desk

Canvas & Canvas Support 

Academic

Tutoring & Supplemental Instruction 

Writing Center 

Books 

Additional

Registrar’s Office 

PAWS 

Navigate360

Parking & Public Transportation 

Meet our Team

Jenna Balek
Re-Entry Manager/Coach

Schedule a Meeting with Jenna

What Do Students Say

I appreciate the time and effort you put into listening to me and helping me understand the steps I need to take to succeed.

Re-Entry Transfer StudentSpring 2024

Thanks so much for all the resources! It was a pleasure talking with you! It’s great knowing your support is there!

Re-Entry StudentFall 2023

It was very beneficial, and I feel more secure starting the school year. 

Re-Entry StudentFall 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

I have been academically suspended, can Pounce Back help me prepare for a return to UWM?

Yes! If you would like to talk through options and map out a success plan when you are taking time away, we are happy to help! For more information or to schedule a coaching meeting, please contact re-entry manager Jenna Balek at balek@uwm.edu.  

*Students who have been academically suspended are required to submit a re-entry application. Steps on how to reapply to UWM can be found here.

I’m returning to UWM on academic probation, can Pounce Back help me get back on track? 

Yes! We recommend you meet with your re-entry coach a minimum of 2 times during your first semester back. While a minimum of 2 re-entry coaching meetings is recommended, many students find biweekly meetings helpful. These regular meetings hold you accountable for the academic and personal goals you set for yourself and help you stay motivated when procrastination, managing your time, or life/school/work balance may become a struggle.  

In addition to coaching support, you will receive emails and text messages providing important enrollment information and highlighting other key campus resources that can help set you up for success as you transition back to UWM.