Students around Milwaukee Skyline

Illinois Visit Day is an on-campus event for prospective students from Illinois who are considering attending UW-Milwaukee. This day is specifically designed for high school students who are looking to visit campus.

Here’s your chance to explore UWM’s campus, connect with admissions counselors and hear from current students. The day is yours to customize to your needs.

Register for Illinois Visit Day

At Illinois Visit Day you’ll get to choose how you connect with UWM:

  • Discover what makes Milwaukee unique including our vibrant city life, year-round events and access to numerous jobs and internships  
  • Connect with the experts in University Housing and Student Financial Services to tackle all your questions
  • Meet with Admissions Counselors and current Panthers to get your questions answered and learn about your next steps

Just 90 minutes from Chicago – find out why Illinois students are choosing UW-Milwaukee!  

Have a Question?

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Contact Hope Williams
ouaevents@uwm.edu

Hope Williams

Information on visiting UWM

Parking

Free parking is available in the Sciences Surface Lot at 2050 E. Kenwood Blvd. You may park at any spot with a gold bag over the sign that reads “Reserved: Welcome Center Guests Only.” Please note, we’ll need your license plate number at check-in. We ask that you follow any additional parking signage or posted restrictions as we are unable to dismiss parking citations.  

Hotel Reservations

If you’re traveling into the city and looking to spend the night or weekend in Milwaukee, consider booking your stay through our preferred hotel partners. Discounts are available and you can conduct all your bookings online. Visit our Panther Families Preferred Hotels website at www.visitmilwaukee.org/uwm.

Cancellations and Questions

If you need to cancel or have any questions, please call us at 414-229-4397 or email us at ouaevents@uwm.edu.