Reveal your power.

Q. If the campus is located in the city, won’t it look like the city? Gray, cement, no nature in sight?

A. UWM has been listed in the Princeton Review as one of the country’s leading green campuses. We’re home to green roofs, rain gardens, a food and garden club, and the Downer Woods – an 11.1-acre fenced forest used for education and enjoyment in the heart of the campus. Cambridge Commons, our newest housing facility, is a LEED Gold Certified building featuring a green recreation area, two green roofs and access to the beautiful Milwaukee River. We take being green seriously.

Ideas shape society. They spark innovation. They move culture. And they can come from anywhere. That’s why we’ve designed a university experience that brings people together – because we know the best ideas still remain to be heard.

We think you possess the strength, determination and intelligence the world needs. And at UW-Milwaukee, we consider you more than a student. You become our partner in shaping the future of society. That is why we’ll connect your inner strengths with renowned faculty and professionals. We’ll give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in groundbreaking research and résumé-building internships. We’ll expand your perspective with cultural diversity here on campus and in the world.

Explore this viewbook and see how the size of our campus lends itself well to creating communities within communities, producing lifelong friendships and networks. Delve into over 300 student organizations, join Living Learning Communities and experience traditions that will give you powerful opportunities to connect on the first day and stay connected long after graduation.

You’ll graduate knowing that you have the academic background and experiences you’ll need to lead a fulfilling career. Because we believe in the power of your ideas.

We want you to have everything you need to reveal your power.

YOU.We believe the power of ideas is within

“ When I started college I had no clue what to do. I was a first-generation college student, on my own, trying to break out of the family mold of not getting a college degree. The Academic Opportunity Center helped me a lot, from getting admitted to where I am now, on track to graduate with honors. The advisors are always there to motivate me to push through and to achieve my goals. This year I was inducted into Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society which recognizes the academic achievements of students.” Jasmine CorderoYear in School: Junior Major: Psychology/Italian Studies Hometown: Milwaukee

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Power | it’s 14 schools and colleges (including the Graduate School and the School of Continuing Education) in one university, offering more than 180 programs and majors – and hundreds of career options.

Power | it’s a world-class faculty, deeply engaged in teaching and research.

Power | it’s a campus rich with diversity that values differences – UWM students represent all 50 states and 85 countries; rural, urban and many more communities.

Power | it’s being located in the economic and cultural capital of the state, where UWM opens doors to diverse career connections for every student: employment, internships, mentors, professional organizations and more.

It’s all available to you

at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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Whatever your passion – cracking the code on a public health crisis, appearing on stage with legends of the theatre, designing equipment to boost manufacturing production and employment – UWM academic programs immerse you in learning laboratories right here on campus. The City of Milwaukee itself offers ways to reach out and connect within the community via our Institute for Service Learning, giving you access to nontraditional, hands-on classrooms – and free, unlimited mass-transportation flexibility in the UPASS. Yes, power can be convenient.

Speaking of convenience: Online classes are available in most majors.

Visit academics.uwm.edu for details and contact info.

Peck School of the ArtsThe Peck School of the Arts is the only school in the University of Wisconsin System dedicated exclusively to the arts. New and established artists from around the world enroll in its intensive, innovative programs in art and design, dance, film, inter-arts, music and theatre. The Peck School of the Arts presents more than 350 events yearly, including exhibitions, live performances, film screenings and expert lectures.

• Art • Art Education • Dance • Film • Inter-Arts

• Music • Music Education • Theatre • Theatre Education

Lubar School of BusinessIn the Lubar School of Business, students work with faculty who are ranked internationally for excellence, and have the opportunity to network with leaders in the Milwaukee business community. The School’s location in the economic heart of the state connects Lubar stu-dents to world-class companies through class projects, internships and job placement. Over half a million dollars in scholarships are available to Lubar students each academic year.

• Accounting • Finance • Human Resource

Management

• Information Technology Management

• Marketing • Supply Chain and

Operations Management

Architecture & Urban PlanningThe School of Architecture & Urban Planning (SARUP) is a designated Center of Excellence and the only accredited architecture school in Wisconsin. It boasts an award-winning research and design faculty with expertise in sustainability, BIM (Building Information Modeling) and generative design, digitally based design, preservation, urban design, real estate, structures, morphologic design, architectural history and theory, architectural programming, law and practice, and design as a response to the physical, cultural and social environment. Travel is essential to seeing the world through a new lens. SARUP is proud to offer an array of studios and research seminars in foreign settings.

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EducationUWM’s School of Education graduates more educators than any other college or university in the state, and offers students a unique opportunity for an urban experience in more than 200 area schools and community programs.

• Teacher Certification • Interpreter Training • American Sign Language

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• Community Education • Educational Studies

Engineering & Applied ScienceUWM is one of two public universities in Wisconsin offering engineering degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Students have access to intern-ships and co-ops with leading companies – Harley-Davidson, Rockwell Automation, Briggs & Stratton and GE Healthcare to name a few – plus extraordinary undergraduate research opportunities with internationally recognized faculty.

• Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

• Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science

• Electrical Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Engineering • Mechanical Engineering

Health SciencesThe UWM College of Health Sciences offers Wisconsin’s largest number of health-related degree programs. Many of the School’s programs are nationally recognized, having achieved the highest accreditation possible. Programs and diverse internship opportunities in Metro Milwaukee give students an edge in preparing for high-demand careers.

Health Care Administration and Informatics• Health Care Administration

Therapeutic and Human Movement Sciences • Athletic Training • Communication Sciences and Disorders • Kinesiology • Occupational Studies

Biomedical Sciences and Diagnostics

• Biomedical Sciences (Biomedical Sciences, Cytotechnology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Technology, Public Health Microbiology, Radiologic Technology)

Information StudiesLearn how information is retrieved, organized, manipu-lated, repackaged and applied across our increasingly digital culture and economy. The Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology (BSIST) program immerses students in information science; information architecture; human factors in information seeking and use; information organization, storage and retrieval; and applications of the Internet. The program provides a substantial offering of online courses and encourages students to combine their studies with one of UWM’s minors or certificate programs across the curriculum. It also welcomes incoming transfer students by maximizing transfer credits toward degree completion. Upon graduation, BSIST graduates will be ready for careers in information architecture, database development, systems analysis, web publishing and many other related fields.

• Information Science and Technology

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Letters & ScienceThe largest of UWM’s schools and colleges incorporates a curriculum that spans all of the areas traditionally included in a liberal arts education: the humanities, the natural sciences and the social sciences. It’s a place to explore options before declaring a major. A third of the University’s undergraduates earn an L&S degree. The College prepares students to enter the workforce in a variety of professions with practical knowledge in their field and exceptional skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and communication. L&S offers numerous opportunities for students to enhance their educational experience through first-year seminars, study abroad, undergraduate research, internships, honors courses and service learning. More than 20 certificate programs are open to undergraduates seeking to build on their major with a specialized course of study. Within the 40+ academic programs listed below, there are additional concentrations and interdisciplinary options to explore.

• Actuarial Science • Africology • Anthropology • Arabic (minor only) • Art History • Applied Mathematics

and Computer Science • Applied Mathematics

and Physics • Atmospheric Sciences • Biochemistry • Biological Sciences • Chemistry • Chinese*• Committee Interdisciplinary

Major (CIM)• Classics • Communication • Comparative Literature• Conservation and

Environmental Science

• Economics • English • Film Studies• French• Geography• Geosciences• German• Global Studies• History • International Studies • Italian• Japanese* (major under

development) • Jewish Studies• Journalism, Advertising,

and Media Studies • Latin American,

Caribbean, and US Latino Studies

Letters & Science continued• Linguistics• Mathematics • Microbiology • Philosophy • Physics• Political Science• Portuguese (minor only) • Psychology

• Religious Studies• Russian • Sociology • Spanish• Urban Studies *• Women’s Studies

*CIM Major

Pre-Professional Programs in:

• Chiropractic Medicine • Dentistry• Law• Medicine• Optometry

• Pharmacy• Physician Assistant• Podiatry • Veterinary Medicine

NursingUWM boasts the largest nursing program in Wisconsin, combining a strong grounding in humanities and science with clinical experience in more than 130 community health care agencies. The College is nationally known for two community nursing centers providing health care to the underinsured and uninsured.

• Nursing

Helen Bader School of Social WelfareWith field placements at more than 250 agencies throughout Wisconsin and diverse study-abroad oppor-tunities, students in the social work and criminal justice majors in the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare graduate with real-world experience, ready for the work-force or graduate school.

• Criminal Justice

• Social Work

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Our Newest schoolsSchool of Freshwater SciencesThe UWM School of Freshwater Sciences is the only graduate school in the nation dedicated solely to the study of freshwater. Only college graduates are admitted to the School’s master’s and doctoral degree programs, but a series of competitive internships and programs can help undergraduate students get their foot in the door. The National Science Foundation Aquatic Biology and Mathematics Program and Remotely Operated Vehicle Team assign undergrads to research projects that offer stipends, mentorship and access as they prepare for a career dealing with one of the greatest issues of our time: the future of freshwater.

Joseph J. Zilber School of Public HealthOpen only to graduate students, this new school does offer undergraduate electives to prepare students considering a career in the expanding public-health professions. The Healthcare Living Learning Community accepts under-graduates interested in nursing, social work, psychology, health sciences and more. The community combines coursework with hands-on projects and site visits for a closer look at the variables and opportunities that improve and sustain positive health outcomes for many population groups – particularly in an urban context.

Graduate studies Your UWM degree is great preparation for any career – and for furthering your studies at the graduate level. UWM offers more than 100 master’s, doctoral and graduate certificate programs in every school, in fields of study from Africology and chemistry to kinesiology and the performing arts. UWM’s two new graduate-level schools – Freshwater Sciences and Public Health – have been generating a lot of interest nationwide. Both offer unique, highly specific research and academic opportunities to undergraduates, as well. For more information visit graduateschool.uwm.edu

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MentoringThe Power of connectionsAccess is power – and UWM is committed to enhancing the ideas and strengths of all students by introducing them to the University’s vast and valuable network of resources. From the first-year student on orientation day to the commuter who works and studies full time, UWM offers the unique “something extra” every student needs to succeed.

The First Year Center (FYC) provides comprehensive services to new first-year and transfer students. From tutoring resources to social engagements, the FYC staff understands that a great first year in college happens when students are academically challenged – and sup-ported – familiar with UWM and engaged in campus life. The Center’s assigned First Year Mentors meet one-on-one with new students at orientation, and keep in touch to answer questions and offer support as needed.

Couches, computers, mentors – the FYC is a drop-by-anytime, all-are-welcome destination.

Panther Academic Support Services (PASS)extends free tutoring for more than 120 freshman- and sophomore-level courses. PASS offers walk-in, online and group tutoring sessions, as well as study group opportunities.

Lecture halls and labs are where UWM students get to know each other, but it’s often the camaraderie, focus and small-group dynamic of study sessions that really break the ice and form friendships.

Additional support: UWM offers many other services, organizations and support areas to help students find their power, including the Student Accessibility Center, Multicultural Student Centers, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Resource Center, Women’s Resource Center, Center for Volunteerism & Student Leadership, Norris Health Center and the Academic Opportunity Center.

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“ When I first came to UWM, I was unaware as to how lucky we are to be so close to Lake Michigan. Not only is it an awesome place where I can hang out with my friends on the weekend, but it is also this amazing academic resource that provides limitless opportunities. My work with freshwater organisms at the School of Freshwater

Sciences is fantastic. It’s hard not to get excited about our research. We are doing

great things as a department, and together we are

putting Milwaukee on the map!”Shawn BonaYear in School: JuniorMajor: Biological SciencesHometown: Green Bay, WI

The Power of Brilliant IdeasYour ideas matter in the classroom, in the laboratory, out there in the Greater Milwaukee community.

But the faculty and administration at UWM believe that ideas thrive on access. From that first contact with UWM to commencement day, every student can access the very best of UWM.

As a nationally ranked Doctoral/Research Extensive University that emphasizes results-oriented research, and as a public university that promotes diversity and inclusion in all we do, UWM provides a variety of ways for undergraduate students to achieve academic excellence, and flourish outside the classroom.

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UWM students visit Plain of Jars, an archeological site in Laos thought to be an ancient burial ground dating from the Iron Age.

FOr a TrUly POWerFUl undergraduate experience, don’t miss these UWM VIPs (Very Important Programs):Honors College The Honors College offers students in any major a highly personalized, intellectually rich interdisciplinary education taught by leading faculty. Courses from “Hip Hop America” and “American Presidency” to “Genes of Behavior” and “Children of Disneyland” emphasize inquiry, exploration and communication. The College offers individual academic advising for high-performing students, mentoring, writing assistance and other academic and social support. Classes are small and foster intellectual discussion.

Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR)OUR gives undergraduate students the power to explore alongside some of the nation’s most respected academic researchers. The difference between getting an “A” and building a résumé, OUR inspires an academic work ethic based on collaboration, research and presentation. OUR accepts students within their first two years of university, and pairs interested students with faculty researchers based on declared major or career aspirations.

Center for International Education / Study AbroadThe Center for International Education puts the promise of international success firmly in a student’s hand. CIE is the place to research study-abroad programs, international careers, teaching abroad and international travel. These experiences are an excellent way for students to expand their horizons and gain the powerful skills currently in demand by employers. The Center also expands public access to UWM’s international resources.

Institute for Service LearningEach year, hundreds of students get to know the people, places, problems and possibilities that make Milwaukee a place of great complexity, history and opportunity. Service learners combine traditional coursework with site visits, independent activities and team projects that capture what they’ve learned about water quality, recycling, early-childhood ed, foster care, urban farming or Spanish. The program is an enriching give-and-take that leaves an impression on the student and city.

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“ I transferred to UWM from another university where my major was kinesiology but I was leaning more toward the exercise and fitness major, which

UWM had. UWM is more of my fit – it’s big but consolidated and people are really helpful. The staff here made transferring really easy and took the time to work with me on questions and concerns I had during the entire process.”Emily HuiYear in School: SeniorMajor: Kinesiology (submajor: exercise and fitness) / Certificate in NutritionHometown: Brookfield, WI

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Outstanding FacultyThe 1,400 faculty and instructors at UWM are committed to inno-vation and discovery in their research and excellence in teaching.

They’ve been featured in the Washington Post, New York Times, National Public Radio, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Scientific American Mind, Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe, Nature, Discover and other noteworthy publications.

Some faculty are known for their innovation and entrepreneurship, which shape the Wisconsin economy. Others are known for advancing scientific discovery in freshwater research, manufac-turing engineering, informatics, clinical and educational psychol-ogy, geography and urban sustainability.

Others inspire artistry. Established artists come to UWM as advanced students, visiting artists and guest instructors from New York, San Francisco, Senegal and beyond to refine their craft.

• Our graduate School of Freshwater Sciences boasts world-class biologists, including one who pioneered knowledge about how tiny aquatic creatures called zooplankton survive.

• One of our history professors is an international expert on the U.S. Census.

• Several of our physics professors are engaged in an inter-national effort to find evidence of gravitational waves in space, one of Albert Einstein’s greatest predictions.

• Four of Milwaukee’s five poet laureates were members of the UWM faculty.

• Self-healing metals (think “Terminator,” without the violence or glamour) were first created at UWM by an engineering pro-fessor who is an international leader in materials engineering.

These examples offer the briefest of introductions to the hun-dreds of amazing experts undergraduates can learn from and work with at UWM.

Q. So with 30,000+ students, won’t I be one of hundreds in a classroom? Do TAs teach most of the classes?

A. Our class sizes are very manageable – your core major classes tend to be around 28-30 students. Lecture halls can be larger but most have smaller group discussion and lab options asso-ciated with them, to give them more of a “small class” feel. Speaking of the discussions and labs, those are the main areas that teaching assistants (TAs) work within – classes and lec-tures are taught by professors, and TAs assist with labs and small discus-sions. Ninety-five percent of full-time faculty hold the highest possible degree in their discipline. Our TAs are master’s and doctoral students qualified to assist in this capacity.

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Powerful NetworksJoining the UWM family allows students to grow academically and personally – offering many opportunities to make powerful, lifelong connections to friends and communities you won’t meet anywhere else.

We are a compact campus with big options. Packed into our 104 acres are movie theatres, performance venues, a bowling alley, art galleries, free-for-you athletics facility, a planetarium, NCAA Division 1 sports teams, student and professional organizations and clubs.

The academic year starts strong with Campus Kickoff, a full week of activities designed to help you meet new friends, explore the campus and learn about all UWM has to offer. PANTHERFEST caps off the week by welcoming thousands of students and alumni to the Summerfest grounds for big-name entertainment, food and fireworks.

The Student Activities Office works with more than 300 student organizations and provides students with meaningful opportunities for involvement in social, cultural, intellectual, recreational, faith-based and civic activities that augment their education and personal development.

The Union serves as the capitol of campus. It’s where UWM goes to see internationally acclaimed authors, buy Panther gear and course books, dine at restaurants from very fast to sit-down-and-stay, view French and Latin American film festivals, catch a steaming cup or wait for the bus. Piano performances, dance-offs, chess matches and bake sales also happen in the Union, often at random.

Want to connect with the power of the outdoors? The Union Adventure Center is the place for you. The Center offers a wide variety of trips and adventures, and extensive equipment rental and U-Bike programs. Most trips are instructional, and good for people with little or no experience.

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UWM Athletics

UWM is home to 15 Division 1 NCAA sports, and students can cheer on their Panthers in baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, swimming & diving, track & field, volleyball and tennis.

Klotsche Center and Pavilion

Reveal your inner athlete. The Klotsche Center and Pavilion complex is the campus destination for recreational sports, fitness and wellness programs, showcasing:

• 6-court arena with 200-meter running track

• 4-court auxiliary gymnasium with 1/8-mile elevated jogging track

• Fitness center with strength and cardiovascular training equipment

• 8-lane, 25-yard swimming pool

• 8 racquetball/handball courts

• Group exercise/activity room

• Group exercise/martial arts room

• Group cycle/activity room

• Personal Training Studio

• Locker rooms with locker rentals available

• Student commons area to meet friends or study

The power is in you! reach out, make friends & connect to networks that can shape your future in important ways.

Q. Will I feel lost on a campus this size? What if I only have 15 minutes to get between classes – how could that work?

A. Even though our student population is over 30,000 the physical space of the campus is really very easy to manage. Our main campus is located on 104 acres or 9 city blocks and students can walk from corner to corner in less than 10 minutes. Students and families are often quite amazed at how compact the campus seems without feeling crowded.

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Ramidu Mirissage is the first engineering student in a new arrangement with Briggs & Stratton offering a select group of UWM students the opportunity to work and take classes in Milwaukee – and in China.

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Internships Where university meets realityLiving in the commercial, economic and entertainment capital of the state gives UWM undergraduates every opportunity to earn résumé-grade professional experience in as many careers as UWM has majors and degree programs – 180 and counting.

Students leave for campus each day with backpacks and briefcases; work-out and business-casual attire; résumés and essays. They intern, co-op, independent study with one of more than 600 businesses, financial firms, health-care organizations, nonprofits, media and entertainment groups around town.

They do it for pay, for credit, all of them for the chance to master their major, refine job-search skills and cross the commencement stage with a degree and confidence in the future.

Venture into the field of your dreams with career guidanceFaculty and staff don’t just share their knowledge in the classroom, they open their professional networks, plan guest lectures, and encourage site visits and participation in job fairs. This emphasizes career preparedness and partnerships with area employers.

“ I hope to write and direct for television or movies someday and UWM offers a great film production major, so

my choice was simple. Being awarded the Chancellor’s Scholarship for Diversity and Leadership made it even easier to reach my goals. I

would push everyone to apply for scholarships in high school, it

makes the hard work worth it.” Marcus KeysYear in School: FreshmanMajor: Film ProductionHometown: Menomonee Falls, WI

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explore the Power of the cityPersonalityEvery city has its own energy. Milwaukee’s vibe is relaxed, mixed with a modern, do-it-your-way kind of attitude.

Location, location, locationOur location in the economic and cultural heart of Wisconsin gives students powerful opportunities to not only learn from the community, but to make it better. Our setting on Milwaukee’s beautiful East Side, blocks from Lake Michigan and 15 minutes (by bus) from downtown, puts students in the center of a growing metropolitan area that doubles as a learning laboratory.

UWM, Milwaukee and youGet to know Milwaukee, and you’ll soon find what you’re looking for: Major League athletics from Miller Park to the Bradley Center; mile upon mile of hiking, biking, kayaking and running in historic parks; a thriving theatre district; world-class symphony; an international film festival, ballet and opera companies.

You can always get around for free. Every semester, every student gets a UPASS, a ticket to unlimited free rides via the Milwaukee County Transit System.

This city loves its arts and its culture. Summer is for festivals, which illuminate and enliven the lakefront in celebration of the people, cuisines, histories and enter-tainment traditions that make Milwaukee so vibrant, friendly and eclectic.

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A. UWM is one of the safest universities in the UW System. We are located in a beautiful residential neighborhood on Milwaukee’s East Side, and the campus continues to develop ways to enhance and expand this safe environment for all. University Police are easily accessible from call boxes around the campus, and shuttle services like Be On the Safe Side (B.O.S.S) currently provide van transportation from 6:00pm-2:00am and till 4:00am Thursday-Saturday.

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“ I always wanted to go out of state, and the Midwest Student Exchange Program [MSEP] allowed me to do that at a cost that was manageable. Even though I am away from my ‘home,’ the academic programs, helpful teachers, all the cool things I can do in the city, plus the

difference the MSEP made help me feel at home here.” Maggi Mitchell BeckYear in School: Junior Major: Education Hometown: Minot, ND

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University HousingLooking to join the nearly 4,300 UWM students who will live in university housing? Our four residence halls (Cambridge Commons, Purin, RiverView and Sandburg) house mostly first-year students in suite-style accom-modations. Each suite (four to six people) has single-, double- and/or triple-occupancy rooms with a shared bathroom. Residents have access to a variety of dining and activity options in all complexes. University Housing provides free shuttle service between residence halls and the main campus.

Transfer students and upperclassmen may choose to live at Kenilworth Square Apartments.

As a university housing resident, you will have the chance to join a Living Learning Community (LLC). An LLC integrates your in-class work with the residence hall environment. Members of an LLC are assigned rooms on the same floor, take at least one class together and participate in special events that enhance their learning outside the classroom. Nearly 20 LLCs are currently being offered – check out the current options at LLC.uwm.edu.

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UWM Housing shuttles run regularly during the semester; track them using the UWM Mobile app!

Q. Is UWM a commuter campus?

A. The days of UWM being thought of as a commuter campus are long gone. Along with students who live in our four undergraduate housing facilities, there are thousands of students who live within a two-mile radius of the campus, giving it a much more extended feel. And with all the programming that happens here on campus, the proximity to downtown, festivals, entertainment, lakefront, bike paths – why would anyone need to live anywhere else?

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Research has shown that living on campus contributes positively to a student’s success. As such, UWM will require new freshmen to live in university residence halls, beginning in fall 2012. This policy will adhere to the UW System Board of Regents policy, which includes exceptions for nontraditional students, veterans, married students, students living with parents or guardians and those with special situations, such as significant personal hardship. Details regarding this policy will be available on the University Housing website early in the fall 2011 semester.

All incoming freshmen will be contacted by University Housing upon receipt of their application. For all other students, if you are interested in university housing, apply simply by answering “Yes” to the question, “Do you plan to live on campus?” on the Application for Admission form.

If the on-campus housing residency requirement does not apply to you, you may be interested in living in one of the many vibrant neighborhoods surrounding UWM.

res Hall livingThe residence halls at UW-Milwaukee feature many of the comforts of home while providing opportunities to learn and grow both as a student and as an individual.

Whether you’re out in the community doing a service project, hanging out with your professor in the lounge after class, being part of a leadership organization or just relaxing with friends in your room, you’ll discover that our residence halls sit at the philosophical intersection of classroom, campus and community.

Which way will your future take you? You will blaze that trail during your time here. But with UWM University Housing, you have access to tools and guides to help you on your way.

Freshman Admission ExpectationsUWM is committed to excellence and access. We look for evidence of solid academic preparation, motivation and the potential for further intellectual development. Each application receives a comprehensive review.

If you are an exceptionally strong student, you’ll find plenty of company here, with lots of opportunities for academic challenge. But we also admit students from many backgrounds and with differing levels of academic preparation. The key question is: Do you have the potential for academic success here at UWM?

To help determine this, we look at a number of factors:

• High school graduation (or the equivalent).

• Academic preparation, as evidenced by your pattern of high school coursework, GPA, grades in specific courses, class rank (if available) and other information from your high school transcript.

• ACT or SAT scores.

• Other relevant information you provide on the application form to give us a better picture of who you are. Be sure to fill out the application completely, because we read it very carefully!

Some of our programs have more stringent academic requirements than others. Go to uwm.edu/academics/schools_colleges.cfm for complete information on special requirements.

Transfer Admission ExpectationsUWM is the most popular transfer destination in the UW System. For admission with a pre-major classification, most programs require a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on at least 12 attempted transferable credits. Applicants with fewer than 12 transferable credits will be evaluated based on their high school record. Each application receives a comprehensive review.

Admission to UWM does not necessarily guarantee admission to your major or program. To gain admission to your major, you will need to meet specific GPA and credit requirements. Visit uwm.edu/ugcatalog or consult the appropriate academic department for more information.

DeadlinesApplications to UWM are accepted beginning September 15, 2011, for fall 2012 admission. For most programs, applications are accepted until July 1 for the fall term (December 1 for the spring term), or until enrollment capacity has been reached, whichever comes first.

However, some programs have much earlier deadlines. Students interested in architecture or nursing should apply by January 1 for fall (November 1 for spring).

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New Freshmen• Complete, sign and submit the online UW System Application

for Undergraduate Admission at apply.wisconsin.edu.

• Pay the $44 application fee.

• Request that your ACT/SAT scores and your official high school transcript be sent to the address at right. (ACT scores are required unless you are age 21 or older.)

Transfer Students• Complete, sign and submit the online UW System Application

for Undergraduate Admission at: apply.wisconsin.edu.

• Request that official transcripts from your high school and from all post-secondary institutions attended be mailed to the address at right. If you are attending another college or university at the time you apply, be sure to complete the “Courses in Progress” section on the application form.

• The $44 application fee is required except from degree candidates transferring directly from a two-year UW College.

• ACT/SAT scores are not required of most transfer applicants, though they may be requested if you are a recent high school graduate transferring with fewer than 12 transferrable credits earned.

• Students transferring from public Wisconsin two- or four-year schools may want to check out the Transfer Information System website at tis.uwsa.edu to see how credits may transfer between institutions.

Mail all transcripts or other print materials to: UW-Milwaukee Department of Enrollment Services P.O. Box 749 Milwaukee, WI 53201

If you are sending materials via UPS, FedEx or another delivery service other than the U.S. Postal Service, please use the following street address:

UW-Milwaukee Department of Enrollment Services Mellencamp Hall, Room 274 2442 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53211

That’s it! Once your application file is complete, we will review it and notify you of your admission status. Usually this review takes no more than four weeks, but it may be longer at certain times of the year.

Electronic applications are encouraged (apply.wisconsin.edu). However, if you are not able to apply electronically, please contact the Department of Recruitment and Outreach at 414.229.2222 for other options.

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The Cost & Value of College

23,000 students were awarded more than $283 million in

financial aid in 2010-2011.

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Attending college is one of the most exciting and challenging times of your life. College tuition could be one of the largest expenditures you ever make – but also one of the best investments. The typical bachelor’s degree recipient can expect to earn about 66 percent more during a 40-year working life than a high school graduate. As the cost of a college education continues to rise, students (and their families) will need to use a combination of tools to help finance their higher education. Families are strongly encouraged to formulate a financing plan.

Here are the estimated yearly tuition and fee numbers for 2011-12:

Wisconsin residents: $ 8,681

Minnesota residents1: $ 12,334

All other states2: $ 18,410

Estimated room and board $ 11,092(based on living in on-campus housing with a mid-level meal plan)

Books & other class materials $ 1,000

Applying for Financial Aid Apply early – March 1 is our priority filing date, but the earlier you file the better, as many funds are limited. Here’s the process:1. Apply for admission to UWM (see pages 28-29). 2. Apply for financial aid online at fafsa.gov (form available

January 1), designating UWM as a recipient of your applica-tion by using Title IV code 003896.

3. You will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that confirms the information you listed on the FAFSA. If you provide an email address on your FAFSA, this information will be emailed to you. Review the information for accuracy and keep the SAR for your records. You should receive this information within three weeks of filing. If you don’t, check your status on fafsa.gov.

4. If we have questions about your financial aid application or need additional information to process your offer, we will contact you via email. Once your eligibility is determined, we will send an email asking you to review the offer via your PAWS account. Please check your email and PAWS account regularly for any “TO DO” items.

5. If you need to make corrections to your SAR, submit the corrections online at fafsa.gov using your Department of Education PIN.

ScholarshipsThere are several university-wide scholarships, including the Diversity Academic Achievement Scholarship Program, Illinois Scholar Award and the Outstanding Scholar Award. More than $7.5 million in institutional scholarships were awarded in 2010-2011. Be sure to check our scholarship listings, along with specific school/college awards as well as an extensive list of scholarship websites at scholarships.uwm.edu.

Military Education BenefitsMore than 1,000 military veterans and their dependents attend UWM using a range of federal and state military education benefits. Contact UWM’s Military Education Benefits Office at 414.229.6392 or visit uwm.edu/mebo.

Financial Aid OfficeMore than 23,000 students received over $283 million in financial aid in 2010-2011. Financial Aid staff are available to help take the challenge out of financing a college education and guide you through the financial aid process. Be sure to check out our website for important details on applying for aid, the types of aid available and additional resources. We are confident you will find UWM very affordable as you compare your out-of-pocket costs with other colleges.Website: financialaid.uwm.eduEmail: finaid@uwm.edu Phone: 414.229.4541

1 Minnesota residents may be eligible for the Wisconsin/Minnesota tuition reciprocity program. An application form and information are available online at www.ohe.state.mn.us, or contact the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office at 651.642.0567 or 1.800.657.3866.

2 UWM is a participant in the Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP). Students from Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska and North Dakota may qualify for reduced nonresident tuition of $12,516. Minnesota is also a participant; however, students from this state benefit more from the Minnesota reciprocity program. For details and updated information, visit MSEP.uwm.edu or call the Department of Recruitment and Outreach at 414.229.2222.

Visit Us! The best way to get a feel for the campus and see how it will fit you is to take a guided campus tour. Your tour will begin with a short presentation, then a trained tour guide who is a student that lives, works and learns here – in short, a terrific resource for you – will show you all the campus has to offer. A lot of varied and great program options are listed below. You can go to visit.uwm.edu for registration and more details.

Campus Visit• M/W/F 10:00am & 1:00pm• Tu/Th 10:00am & 3:00pm• Sat 10:30am & 1:30pmTours are scheduled throughout the year excluding holidays and exam times. Because of high demand for tours, reserva-tions are strongly encouraged. Sign up at visit.uwm.edu or call 414.229.2222.

Open HouseA comprehensive, interactive, one-stop shopping-style event! Stay for an hour or stay the day, whatever it takes to get the information you need. • Oct. 28 9:00am-5:00pm• Oct. 29 9:00am-2:00pm

Preview DaysMeet advisors, attend sessions on different majors, take tours, hear a student panel speak from their perspective during this half-day program.• Dec. 9, 2011• Feb. 3, 2012• Mar. 2, 2012• Mar. 30, 2012

• May 4, 2012• July 13, 2012• Aug. 10, 2012

Camp-InOvernight visit program for prospective students. Stay in the residence halls with a mentor student, take part in fun events and shadow them to class the next day.• Nov. 13-14, 2011• Nov. 20-21, 2011• Feb. 12-13, 2012

• Feb. 19-20, 2012• April 22-23, 2012

YOU@UWMAn overnight visit program for admitted multicultural students, showcasing resources, information and events to make the transition from high school to college life that much easier.• April 18-19, 2012

Info NightsAdmissions representatives come to a location near YOU, answering your questions and providing the information you need to take the next step in becoming a UWM student.• Nov. 28 Madison• Nov. 29 Wausau

• Nov. 30 Eau Claire• Dec. 1 Minneapolis

More info, please? You’ve got it! You’ve read about all UWM has to offer, but if you still have questions we have many ways to get those questions answered. Whether you want to ask for a brochure about your intended major, get a quick question answered in live chat, watch UWM student stories or discuss a topic with us on or , you can do it all from contact.uwm.edu.

© 2011, UW-Milwaukee. This publication is produced by the Office of University Communications and Media Relations and the Department of Recruitment and Outreach, and may be requested in accessible format.

Photography by UWM Photo Services, Mario R. Lopez and MKE Images.

Graduation Rate Data, provided in compliance with Student Right to Know legislation, is available at www.uwm.edu/current_students/records_grades/studentrighttoknow.cfm.

Like other institutions of higher education, UWM is required to publish an annual security report. The latest campus security measures report is available through the Office of Student Life, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201, or online at www.cleryact.uwm.edu.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, religion, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, parental status or any other protected status recognized by state or federal law.

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UWM Student Union

Kenilworth Square

School of Freshwater Sciences

Klotsche Center and Pavilion

Vogel Hall Visitor Center

Sandburg Residence Halls

RiverView Residence Hall

Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health

Cambridge Commons