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Undergraduate Admissions

Shape Your Story

Tucked in a charming neighborhood just minutes from Lake Michigan and downtown Milwaukee, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides the perfect setting for academic exploration and new adventures. 

Submit your UWM undergraduate admissions application to unlock the door to scholarships, research opportunities and hands-on learning experiences. Here, prepare to fulfill your greatest ambitions and reach your greatest potential.

Which Type of Student Are You?

From Their Perspective

Thinking about becoming a Panther? Hear from students who have found their place at UWM.

Rosie, a materials engineering student working in a work space on one of her projects

Rosie

Materials Engineering major

“Being from Illinois, I do have proximity to Chicago, but Milwaukee offered the same things — not only industry and community, but also a lot of fun. And I honestly feel that UWM prepared me for anything that comes my way.”

Liam, a conservation & environmental science major out recording findings while doing fieldwork

Liam

Conservation & Environmental Science major

“I started at a community college but came to UWM to study environmental science. My first class here we did volunteer work with professionals in the field. I also got to work with Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. It wasn’t just sitting in a classroom.”

Nadia, a marketing major, posing confidently at her internship

Nadia

Marketing major

“What surprised me the most about UWM were the opportunities. I never imagined I’d get to study abroad in France or do an internship right away. The professors here are also really nice and want to connect and help however they can.”

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Get the outstanding education you deserve — our wide range of scholarships, grants, work-study jobs, student loans and other financial aid make achieving your academic aspirations possible.

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See Yourself at UWM

Register for a campus tour, hear from current students, attend info sessions with advisors and more. In-person visits are available year-round.

Life at UWM

Discover what life is like at UWM — because your next chapter starts here.

Housing & Meal Plans

With three undergraduate residence halls and a range of dining plans, find your perfect fit.

View Housing & Dining Options

Student Life

Enhance your UWM experience by participating in our 300 student organizations, campus activities and more.

Parents & Families

You’re part of the UWM family, too. Access cost, safety and academic resources.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Students Starting in Fall 2025 Semester

  • Fall application open
    Aug. 1, 2024
  • Admission and scholarship application priority deadline
    Nov. 1, 2024
  • Orientation registration and housing application priority deadline
    May 1, 2025
  • Fall application deadline (application closes)
    Aug. 1, 2025

Students Starting in Spring 2026 Semester

  • Spring application open
    Apr. 1, 2025
  • Admission and scholarship application priority deadline
    Nov. 1, 2025
  • Spring application deadline (application closes)
    Dec. 1, 2025
  • Orientation registration and housing application priority deadline
    Jan. 1, 2026
Aerial view of UWM's campus with the residence hall, Sandburg, in the foreground and the Milwaukee skyline in the background

Next Steps

Limitless possibilities await you. Get started with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee admissions.