Transferring to UWM from Cardinal Stritch
Cardinal Stritch University closing is devastating news, especially for its students, but UWM is committed to making the path forward easier. Here’s how:
- No application fee.
- A streamlined transfer process — UWM is the top transfer destination in the UW System.
- A dedicated admissions counselor for Stritch undergrad students. (Contact her here!)
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Welcome to UWM!
Our campus community is one of the most diverse in Wisconsin. The foundation of that community is built across multicultural centers, LGBTQ+ and Women’s Resource Centers and more than 290 student organizations, including nine spiritual and religious communities.
Many of our students describe UWM as a big university that feels like a small campus. Students forge connections through:
- Small classes
- Student orgs and club sports
- Campus events, like Welcome Week
- Hands-on learning programs, like the Startup Challenge and Nonprof-IT
The 20 Most Popular Majors at UWM
UW-Milwaukee offers nearly 90 majors across a wide range of fields. But no matter what you choose to study, you’ll get hands-on learning and personable professors.
- Psychology
- Nursing
- Marketing
- Education
- Finance
- Architectural Studies
- Biomedical Sciences
- Film
- Computer Science
- Information Science & Technology
- Biological Sciences
- Criminal Justice and and Criminology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Art
- Social Work
- Kinesiology
- Accounting
- General Business
- Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies
- Communication
What Sets UWM Apart
UWM is the best of both worlds: a top-tier research university with all the resources that come with it and a compact campus in a quiet neighborhood near the lake.
- Experiential learning opportunities in every major that connect what students are learning in the classroom to hands-on experiences outside the classroom.
- More than 1,700 companies and organizations recruit at UWM for jobs and internships, including Northwestern Mutual.
- On-campus support services, such as a peer mentor program, the Writing Center and the Student Success Center.
- Wisconsin’s top-ranked online bachelor’s programs, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report. Choose from 13 fully online programs.
Explore Our Most Popular Programs
How to Start the Transfer Process
Gather Application Materials
You’ll need your official high school and college transcripts ready, as well as a few other pieces of info:
- A list of the courses you’re currently taking.
- A list of activities and work experience.
- Basic personal or parent info, such as address and contact information.
Apply to UWM
Transfer students can apply to UWM at apply.wisconsin.edu. No application fee is required and it will take one to three weeks for an admission decision.
Evaluate Transfer Credits
After you’re admitted to UWM, the Registrar’s Office evaluates your credits to make sure the maximum amount of credits are transferred.
If you’d like to get a sense of how your credits might transfer, check out the Transfer Equivalency Database. You can also set up an appointment with our dedicated admissions counselor for Stritch students.
We’re here to help!
Have questions about UWM or the transfer process? Reach out to our transfer admissions counselor:
