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.

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
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.

Chancellor’s Merit Scholarships
Awarded based on unweighted GPA, Chancellor’s Merit Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, as long as students remain in good academic standing at UWM. Recipients can receive up to $6,000 over four years at UWM.
Students who qualify automatically receive their scholarships upon full-time enrollment at UWM. No scholarship application is required.
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.
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