Support & Resources
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) provides a welcoming and secure environment for students to relax, study, and connect with others.
It offers various free resources, including safer sex supplies like condoms, dental dams, and lubricants, as well as menstrual hygiene products such as pads, liners, and tampons. The WRC features a Lending Library with over 1,000 books, DVDs, and materials from campus and community partners.
In collaboration with the UWM Food Center and Pantry, the WRC helps students access the Food Pantry during its operating hours. Additionally, the center has access to a Lactation Room for those who are nursing or lactating. The WRC serves as a link to on-campus and community resources and provides support for students who have experienced sexual violence.
Survivor Support & Victim Advocacy
The Student Health and Wellness Center (SHAW) Survivor Support & Victim Advocacy provides free, confidential advocacy and support to UWM student survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, human trafficking, and/or stalking. Also providing emotional support, as well as legal, medical, and academic advocacy to survivors.
Connect with a Victim Advocate in the Women’s Resource Center on Wednesdays from 12-3 during the academic year.
Student Parents
Balancing the demands of student life with the responsibilities of parenthood can be challenging. Fortunately, UWM provides a range of resources specifically designed to support student parents. These resources aim to help students manage their academic commitments while ensuring the well-being of their families.