{"id":20785,"date":"2025-02-18T12:54:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T18:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentsuccess\/?page_id=20785"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:20:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:20:15","slug":"smart-start","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentsuccess\/success-coaching\/smart-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Start"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-0\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-our-mission\">Our Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"alignright uwm-c-img--right\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/672\/2025\/02\/M3_logo-scaled-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"M3_logo\" class=\"wp-image-20803\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Through a collaborative partnership with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), M<sup>3<\/sup><sup> <\/sup>(pronounced M-Cubed) is dedicated to supporting first-year students as they transition to higher education.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MATC, MPS, and UWM work to create pathways of success for students by offering dual enrollment opportunities, immersive campus experiences, work-based learning, and essential guidance on financial aid and applications.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our mission is to build bridges that empower and support students at every stage of their journey, ensuring they feel confident and prepared as they navigate this new environment!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--3 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"uwm-block-otp-nav \"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator uwm-u-mt-0\" id=\"h-how-to-receive-our-scholarship\">How to Receive Our Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the full impact of the Smart Start program, we encourage participation from students starting in the summer and continuing into the Fall semester!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p><strong>Summer Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through participating in group coaching sessions and other summer experiences, you can earn $250 for your Fall semester<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Group coaching sessions (Link will be updated June 1, 2026)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undergraduate research&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Support Services Summer Bridge Program&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MKE Scholars&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart Start Field Trip<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UWM Advocacy Support Office Events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p><strong>Fall Semester Expectations:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To receive $250 for your Spring semester, you are expected to meet with your assigned Success Coach at least three times during the Fall semester. Below are the following offices or programs where you may receive a Success Coach from:<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All-In Milwaukee Scholar Advisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College Possible College Coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First-Year Bridge Program Success Coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fostering Success&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MKE Scholars&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart Start&nbsp;Success Coach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Success Center Peer Mentoring&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Support Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UWM Academic Skills Tutor Session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator uwm-u-mt-0\" id=\"h-interested-in-participating\">Interested in Participating? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure that you are informed about Smart Start next steps, please complete this quick interest form and you will receive a direct follow-up from the Smart Start team. As a future graduate for the Class of 2026, we want you to focus on finishing the requirements of your senior year. By <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2FM3SmartStart26&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cmorodern%40uwm.edu%7C18fd6566f9e243cf409b08de543b9ae1%7C0bca7ac3fcb64efd89eb6de97603cf21%7C0%7C0%7C639040812127691002%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MkKppzfX1MoS38WMPoI0U3JRg9inihnu4oCsg%2FdsXZ8%3D&amp;reserved=0\">completing the interest form<\/a>, we will be able to contact you with reminders and support as you continue to think about what your next steps are as you enter college.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"h-meet-our-team\">Meet our Team <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card-grid uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-l-grid--2\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter uwm-c-img--center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/672\/2026\/02\/Mollie-H-300-x-350.png\" alt=\"Mollie H\" class=\"wp-image-22797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/672\/2026\/02\/Mollie-H-300-x-350.png 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/672\/2026\/02\/Mollie-H-300-x-350-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Mollie Vahling<br>Smart Start Graduate Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:mvahling@uwm.edu\">mvahling@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Bolton Hall 120<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter uwm-c-img--center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/672\/2016\/09\/Ariel_Profile_Pic.jpg\" alt=\"Ariel M\" class=\"wp-image-16594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/672\/2016\/09\/Ariel_Profile_Pic.jpg 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentsuccess\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/672\/2016\/09\/Ariel_Profile_Pic-257x300.jpg 257w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ariel Milton-Kern<br>Associate Director of Student Success Initiatives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:miltona@uwm.edu\">miltona@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-251-6043\">414-251-6043<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><span>Bolton Hall 120<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>Who is my Success Coach? How do I schedule a meeting with my Success Coach?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>To find out who your Smart Start Success Coach and other eligible Coaches are, you can review the members of your Success Team by logging into Navigate360. As a MPS graduate and Smart Start eligible participant, you\u2019re assigned to a Smart Start Coach. To schedule an appointment with your Success Coach(es), log into your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentsuccess\/navigate360\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Navigate360 account<\/a>, schedule an appointment, select the service of coaching, and then identify which individual you would want to meet with.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>To receive the $500, do I need to participate in the Summer and Fall?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>To receive the full $500, you need to participate in the Smart Start program over the summer and Fall semester. The scholarship is divided into two $250 disbursements to total the maximum scholarship amount of $500. If you miss out on&nbsp;participating&nbsp;in the summer, you will still be eligible to&nbsp;receive the $250 disbursement if there is successful completion of the Fall expectations.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>Why should I participate in this program?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>There are many benefits to participating in this program. Here are some highlights:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smart Start is <strong>FREE <\/strong>to join!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a sense of connection to peers who have also graduated from MPS&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have individualized support from a Success Coach in the summer and Fall semester \u2013 discussions can cover topics such as financial aid, staying connected to the UWM campus, navigating over 300 student organizations, goal setting, and so much more&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earn up to $500 for your first year at UW-Milwaukee \u2013 the scholarship is disbursed in two $250 increments if you participate in the summer and Fall semester&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set personal and professional goals with the guidance of a Success Coach&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>I\u2019m interested but where can I find you to meet?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>While we do send communication emails to incoming students regarding the Smart Start program, you can always come to Bolton Hall Room 120 (Student Success Center) to connect with us over the summer or Fall semester if you have questions. You can also email <a href=\"mailto:smart-start@uwm.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smart-start@uwm.edu<\/a> any questions!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>How do I sign up for a group coaching session? I signed up for a summer group coaching session, how do I attend the meeting?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Throughout the summer we offer group coaching sessions both in-person and virtually. It is important to check the modality of the meeting when you sign up for a session! If you are looking to sign up for a coaching session, please&nbsp;sign up for these sessions through SignUpGenius.&nbsp;An updated link will be provided no later June 1, 2026. Sessions will start late June 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>How do I know that I am eligible to participate in Smart Start?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>You need to have graduated from a Milwaukee Public High School in the most recent year.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>What if I\u2019m already participating in something at UWM?<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>If you participate in any of the follow programs over the<strong> summer<\/strong>, they will count towards the first portion ($250) of the Smart Start Scholarship:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Undergraduate research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Support Services Summer Bridge program<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MKE Scholars and Nadella Scholars Summer Experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select UWM Advocacy Support Office Welcome Events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College Possible Summer Outreach Events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you participate in any coaching appointments from the following offices\/programs during the <strong>Fall semester<\/strong>, they will count for the second portion ($250) of the Smart Start scholarship:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UWM Academic Skills Tutoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All-In Milwaukee 1:1 with Scholar Advisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College Possible College Coach 1:1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fostering Success&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MKE Scholars and Nadella Scholars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart Start Coach 1:1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Student Support Services&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First Year Bridge Coach 1:1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UWM Student Success Center Peer Mentoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>I\u2019m afraid that UWM is such a large campus, and I won\u2019t know what I need to know for the first day<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Choosing to participate in Smart Start is a great first step! This program provides direct support that starts in the summer and continues through the fall semester. We help breakdown the need-to-know topics and guide you through this transition! You also have the ability to form connections with your peers through small group sessions over the summer and your Success Coach(es) will guide you in finding more ways to stay connected to campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"h-smart-start-e-newsletters\">Smart Start E-Newsletters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Summer 2026<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Coming Soon! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":30358,"featured_media":0,"parent":16172,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"class_list":["post-20785","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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