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I wouldn’t be who I am today if it wasn’t for my time at
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WORLD-CLASS ACADEMICS.
CAREER CONNECTIONS.
LOCAL TO GLOBAL.
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
INNOVATIVE RESEARCH.
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is
home to a diverse, eclectic, wildly talented
community of more than 28,000 students and
1,700 faculty — all drawn here by the power
and potential of the state’s only public urban
research university. This is a place that celebrates
individuality and connections that are local to
global, where it’s easy to find — or create —
your perfect fit.
At UWM, you’ll have instant access to a
quality education and a network of options
you won’t find in a small town. We’ll help
you define yourself and your future — whether
that’s preparing for graduate school or building
a resume that lands you a job at one of our
Fortune 500 neighbors.
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Welcome to the Kenwood
Interdisciplinary Research
Complex, which is our
newest building on campus.
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7 RiverView Residence Hall
2 Vogel Hall Visitor Center
8 Joseph J. Zilber School of Public Health
3 UWM Student Union
9 School of Freshwater Sciences
4 Sandburg Residence Halls
10 School of Continuing Education
5 Kenilworth Square
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MOST EXCITING CITY
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MILWAUKEE,
WISCONSIN
UWM.EDU
MILWAUKEE. ONE OF AMERICA’S MOST EMPLOYER-SATURATED, ENTERTAINMENT-RICH CITIES.
DOWNTOWNS
Forbes
BEST IN THE
MIDWEST
UNIVERSITY
Dance and Psychology double major,
Somatics minor, senior
Activities: Ballet Folklorico Nacional
of Milwaukee; The Creative Trust;
undergraduate research; intramural
soccer; TEDxUWMilwaukee; UWM
Newman Center
UNEXPECTED CITIES
FOR HIGH-TECH
INNOVATION
Techie.com
Princeton Review
AREA EMPLOYERS OFFER
600+
EMERGING
1 OF 10
2015
TOP 15
JACKIE, Green Bay, Wis.
INTERNSHIPS
AND JOBS
“Once you start deciding your path, the community
here definitely helps you and pushes you along.”
Member of a community-based Mexican dance group; teaches dance to senior citizens at the United Community Center.
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Top 10 list of most exciting cities in America.
2. L ake Michigan. Its beautiful waves and
beaches are just a few minutes from campus.
3. Four seasons. Enjoy Milwaukee’s 150-plus
miles of hiking and biking trails in the spring, a
nonstop schedule of festivals in summer, glorious
colors in Milwaukee’s 140+ parks in autumn,
and sledding when the snow falls.
4. L ove to shop? National chains as well as
boutiques featuring unique and handmade
items make Milwaukee a shopper’s dream.
5. B
ig bang for your buck. You’ll be
pleasantly surprised by how far your money
goes in the Midwest.
7. Good eats. Foodies can get their fill at funky
cafes, ethnic eateries and restaurants that
feature locally farmed foods.
8. A city of artists. The world-class
Milwaukee Art Museum, the annual
Milwaukee Film Festival and a thriving
music scene make Milwaukee one of the
12 best art cities in the nation.
9. S
ports, of course. Intern, work and
cheer for professional sports teams such as
the Brewers, Bucks, Wave and Admirals.
10. Young Milwaukee. The young
professionals network NEWaukee connects
thousands of Millennials, and the city is
waiting for you to make your mark.
6. J ust the right size. Big enough to offer
urban amenities but small enough to get to
most places within 20 minutes.
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One of your first, best resources is getting
assigned your own FIRST-YEAR MENTOR
­— an experienced UWM student with personal
and academic interests in common with you.
Your ACADEMIC ADVISOR will get to
know you and can help you declare a major,
identify a minor and navigate your future
career path.
PROFESSORS AND INSTRUCTORS
are dedicated experts in diverse, relevant
fields and professions. Get to know professors
during lectures, seminars, labs, office hours,
study abroad and research opportunities.
ASMA, Oak Creek, Wis.
Mechanical Engineering major, senior
UWM VIEWBOOK 2015
Activities: American Society of Mechanical
Engineers; Muslim Student Association;
interned for Brady Corporation; President,
Society of Women Engineers and worked
as a lab technician for Johnson Controls
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“Because of my
amazing professors,
opportunities to
strengthen my
leadership roles in
student organizations,
and ability to
build a solid resume
through projects and
coursework, I’ve been
lucky enough to
work for two great
companies even
before graduation.”
SERVICE AND SUPPORT
AT EVERY LEVEL.
ENRICHING ACADEMIC
EXPERIENCES:
Take your learning to the next level
through Living Learning Communities,
Honors College seminars, leadership
development, study abroad and
undergraduate research.
PANTHER ACADEMIC SUPPORT
SERVICES (PASS): Whether you’re
trying to move your A- to an A or
need extra help in a course, UWM
offers free tutoring in more than
120 freshman- and sophomore-level
courses in walk-in, online and
group-study sessions.
ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITY:
UWM provides support services
to students who have shown potential
but who may need a little more help
to develop academic skills and
adjust to university life.
ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCE
CENTER (ARC): Promotes an
increased awareness of the abilities
of all students to ensure they are
regarded on the basis of ability, not
disability, and offers services such
as placement test accommodations,
adaptive technology resources and
alternative textbook coordination.
PROMOTING INCLUSIVITY:
A collective of multicultural offices
enhance the learning and success
of African American, American Indian,
Latino/a and Southeast Asian-American
students. The LGBT Resource Center,
Women’s Resource Center and Inclusive
Excellence Center offer additional
support and programming.
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER (SSC):
A resource dedicated to helping all
UWM students succeed during their first
year on campus through peer mentors,
a comprehensive orientation program
and other services.
UWM.edu
UWM CARES. WE’RE COMMITTED TO HELPING
YOU GROW AND THRIVE.
Shout out to the professors who get back to their
students in a matter of hours. I’ve been blessed with
the best. #UWM
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CHALLENGE YOURSELF
DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND MASTER YOUR POTENTIAL
THROUGH A CUSTOMIZABLE, REMARKABLE,
ADVANCED ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE.
The UWM HONORS COLLEGE offers
intellectually rich, discussion-based seminars
­­– limited to 15 students each – taught by
distinguished faculty in diverse disciplines.
Honors College students enjoy priority
registration, Honors advising, scholarship
opportunities and the experience of enrolling
in a small private college within a large
public research university. uwm.edu/honors
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STUDY ABROAD
DESTINATIONS
England. South Africa. Japan. UWM’s
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION sends more than 600
students abroad every year to 170+
destinations. You can use your financial
aid and apply for scholarships that are
available just for study abroad students.
At UWM, the world is open to you.
uwm.edu/cie
Engage in research with top faculty in one
of UWM’s 170+ labs, centers or institutes
by becoming involved in the UWM OFFICE
OF UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. Our
750+ undergraduate researchers begin their
academic careers as early as the summer
before freshman year, and build on that
foundation for uniquely in-depth academic
and career preparation. uwm.edu/our
The CAREER PLANNING
AND RESOURCE
CENTER is a free
personalized resource
that offers you the latest
employer partnerships
and essential career
decision-making
and job search
support at every
level, in any major.
uwm.edu/careerplan
ADAM, Forest Lake, Minn.
Guitar Performance major, junior
Activities: Peer mentor in the Student
Success Center; UWM Finger-Style
Guitar Organization
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HONORS
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@kylakrizan
Thanks @UWM and @UWM_Nursing for
helping make my dream become a reality
by accepting me into the NEP!!
UWM.edu
UWM VIEWBOOK 2015
“UWM is the only place in the world with a
finger-style guitar degree. It’s the only place in
the world where I could do what I want to do.”
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WITH YOUR NEW
HOME, NEIGHBORS,
STUDY SPOTS
AND RELAXATION
RESOURCES.
NO WAY!
KLOTSCHE CENTER
& PAVILION
Take advantage of your
free membership to our fully
equipped sports and fitness
facility featuring racquetball
courts; group exercise; an
8-lane, 25-yard swimming
pool; an 1/8-mile jogging
track; and locker rooms, to
name a few.
“Fall Welcome” is the best introduction
to all UWM has to offer, featuring 80+
events spanning move-in day through
your first week of classes.
UWM ATHLETICS
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ATHLETIC FACILITIES
NCAA
CYCLING UWM POST
DIVISION
SPORTS
NEARLY 20 FRATERNITIES
STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA
CLUB
& SORORITIES SAILING
ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS
BIOLOGY CLUB HONOR SOCIETIES
STUDENT INVESTMENT CLUB
MKE UNDERGROUND FILM FEST
UWM.edu
BOWLING ALLEY
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300+ STUDENT ORGS
INTRAMURAL
RESTAURANTS
PERFORMANCE VENUES
+ SATELLITE SITES
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MOVIE THEATRES
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Panther Pride is knowing you belong to
a Division I university that enrolls 300 of
the hardest-working college athletes in
America. Year-round athletics on campus
and in nearby Milwaukee venues —
including the UW-Milwaukee Panther
Arena downtown — give every student
opportunities to check out the hottest (most
affordable) games in town.
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JUANATA, Lake Elmo, Minn.
Nursing major, senior
Activities: Peer mentor and orientation leader in the
Student Success Center; volunteer with UWM’s Center
for Community-Based Learning, Leadership and Research;
Alternative Spring Break
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ARCHITECTURE & URBAN PLANNING
LETTERS & SCIENCE
Architectural Studies
Actuarial Science
Africology
American Indian
Studies
Anthropology
Applied Mathematics
& Computer Science
Art History & Criticism
Atmospheric Sciences
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Chinese
Classics
Committee
Interdisciplinary Major
Communication
Comparative Ethnic
Studies
Comparative Literature
Conservation &
Environmental Science
Economics
English
Film Studies
French
Geography
PECK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
Art & Design
Art Education
Dance
Film
Music
Music Education
Theatre
Theatre Education
Inter-Arts
LUBAR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting
Finance
Human Resources
Management
“I love that UWM has such a great nursing program
because it’s phenomenal, but what really sold me was
the location: the East Side and the lake.”
Information Technology
Management
Marketing
Supply Chain &
Operations Management
EDUCATION
American Sign
Language Studies
ASL/English Interpretation
Community Engagement
& Education
Educational Studies
Exceptional Education
Teacher Education
ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE
Applied Mathematics
& Computer Science
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
UWM VIEWBOOK 2015
HEALTH SCIENCES
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Biomedical Sciences
Communication Sciences &
Disorders
Diagnostic Medical
Sonography
Health Care
Administration
Kinesiology
Nutritional Sciences
Occupational Studies
Radiologic Technology
Geosciences
German
Global Studies
History
International Studies
Italian
Japanese
Jewish Studies
Journalism, Advertising
& Media Studies
Latin American,
Caribbean & U.S.
Latino Studies
Linguistics
Mathematical Sciences
Microbiology
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Religious Studies
Russian
Sociology
Spanish
Urban Studies
Women’s Studies
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Chiropractic Medicine
Dentistry
Law
Medicine
Optometry
Pharmacy
Physician Assistant
Podiatry
Veterinary Medicine
HELEN BADER SCHOOL
OF SOCIAL WELFARE
Criminal Justice
Social Work
INFORMATION STUDIES
UWM ONLINE
Information Science & Technology
Combines great teaching and maximum
convenience in courses taught by our
on-campus faculty.
NURSING
Nursing
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, Crystal Lake, Ill.
Architectural Studies major, sophomore
Activities: American Institute of Architecture Students;
UWM Triathalon Team; Architecture Sustainability LLC
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NEW FRESHMEN
m Complete the application at
apply.wisconsin.edu and list the
courses you’re taking senior year.
m Mail paperwork to:
Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 749
Milwaukee, WI 53201
m Pay the $44 application fee.
m Have your official ACT/SAT scores and
official high school transcript sent to UWM.
(ACT scores are required unless you are 21 or older.)
@ambzkyu
So excited that I got my acceptance letter from
@UWM!! Can’t wait to be a Panther!
TRANSFER STUDENTS
omplete the online application at
mC
apply.wisconsin.edu. If you are attending
another school, complete the “Courses
in Progress” section.
“UWM has grown my confidence in everything I do,
from sports to academics to making friends.”
m Have official transcripts from your high
school and any postsecondary schools
sent to UWM.
m The $44 application fee is required
unless you’re transferring from a two-year
UW college or are re-entering UWM.
m ACT/SAT scores may be requested if you
are a recent high school graduate with
fewer than12 transferable credits.
m Transferring from a Wisconsin technical
college or another UW System college?
Check out ted.uwm.edu to see how
credits transfer.
m Mail paperwork to:
Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 749
Milwaukee, WI 53201
2016 DATES TO REMEMBER
2015 DATES TO REMEMBER
Admission
decisions begin
for Fall 2016.
Application period
closes for Spring
2016.*
MAY 1
Priority filing date
for admission
application and
financial aid.
Deposit day/
confirmation
deposits due.
Learn about the next steps in the admission process today: uwm.edu/academics.
Ready to jump in and apply? apply.wisconsin.edu
Once your application is complete, we will notify you within 2-3 weeks of your admission status.
UWM.edu
DEC. 15
MARCH 1
UWM VIEWBOOK 2015
SEPT. 15
JAN. 1
Financial aid
application
available.
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Unable to apply online? Contact us at 414.229.2222 for other options.
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*unless otherwise noted
MONEY
2015-16
ESTIMATED ANNUAL TUITION AND FEES:
IT MAY BE YOUR
MOST VALUABLE
INVESTMENT EVER.
Wisconsin residents: $9,452
Non-Resident:$19,626
Minnesota residents: $13,082
Estimated Room
& Meals $10,030
MSEP states1:$13,498
There are a number of room and meal plans. The amount listed reflects
an average on-campus double room and the Level 2 meal plan.
Bachelor’s degree holders earn
an average of $22,000 more per
year than those with only a high
school diploma.
Estimated books & other class materials:$800
MILITARY EDUCATION BENEFITS
We’re Wisconsin’s leading educator of military
March 1 is the priority filing date, but the
veterans. More than 1,000 military veterans,
earlier you file the better, as many funds are
limited. Apply at fafsa.gov (form available
Jan.1). For important details and additional
resources, contact the Financial Aid Office at
or 414.229.4541.
SCHOLARSHIPS
All students are encouraged to
apply for scholarships. Approximately
1,600 students received scholarships
in the 2014-15 school year.
80%
OF UWM STUDENTS
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TOGETHER, ABOUT
UWM VIEWBOOK 2015
scholarships.uwm.edu
SEE MILWAUKEE
Take our campus tour and:
• Learn why we are all #PantherProud
• See our beautiful campus and neighborhood
FINANCIAL AID
[email protected]
PLAN A VISIT! IT’S THE BEST WAY TO EXPERIENCE
UWM AND ALL THAT MILWAUKEE OFFERS.
active-duty service members, spouses and dependents
attend UWM using military education benefits.
Contact UWM’s Military Education Benefits Office at
414.229.6627 or uwm.edu/veterans.
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WM participates in Midwest Student Exchange Program
(MSEP). Students from Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan,
Missouri, Nebraska and North Dakota may qualify for
reduced nonresident tuition. Minnesota is also
a participant, however, students from this state are required
to apply for the Minnesota reciprocity program.
www.ohe.state.mn.us
@KatieOttenActor
@UWM You changed my life in so many wonderful
ways! :) Thank you so much #UWM!!
RECEIVE MORE THAN
$273 MILLION
IN AID EACH YEAR
@Strombrianna
After that college visit…I know for a fact UWM
is the perfect fit for me! @UWM
• Discover what truly makes UWM unique
Pair your tour with a session in the
academic department of your choice
and a residence hall tour for a full-day
experience. Tours are available six days
a week during the school year and Monday
through Friday in the summer.
MEET MILWAUKEE
Oct. 16
Sample life as a UWM student:
•M
eet current UWM students and staff
to get an inside look into life as a Panther
•C
hat with advisors about majors you
can pursue
• L earn how Milwaukee will enhance
your education
Register for all of our visit
opportunities at uwm.edu/visit.
Like other institutions of higher education, UWM is required to publish an annual
security report. UWM’s annual security report provides the annual statistics and campus
policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to
campus facilities; conduct code, and campus policies and laws on the use, possession
and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus
community about security procedures and crime prevention, including related to sexual
violence. You will find the report on the Campus Health and Safety Resources Page:
uwm.edu/safety/annual_security_report.cfm or you can obtain a copy
by contacting the Dean of Students Office at 414-229-4632.
GO MILWAUKEE
Feb. 19 / March 12
This special program for admitted students
and their families will help you finalize your
decision to make UWM your new home:
• Make connections with other future Panthers
• T our and see how the city of Milwaukee will be
your learning laboratory
•H
ear from UWM alumni about what made their
experience rewarding
•S
ee how UWM and the City of Milwaukee
partner to maintain a safe and vibrant community
CONNECT!
Questions: contact.uwm.edu
Look: facebook.com/uwmadmit
Follow: twitter.com/uwmadmit
Watch: youtube.com/uwmnews
UWM.edu
COLLEGE.
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SEE US
TO BELIEVE IT!
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WILL BE KEY TO YOUR SUCCESS:
FAST-GROWING,
IN-DEMAND CAREERS
K-8 EDUCATION
Towers Watson
EXPLORE Education
INTERN HERE Boys & Girls Clubs, Milwaukee
Public Schools, Urban Ecology Center
CRIME ANALYSIS
ARCHITECTURE
EXPLORE Architecture
INTERN HERE Eppstein Uhen, HGA, Kahler Slater,
Perkins+Will, Plunkett Raysich, SOM
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
EXPLORE Engineering & Applied Science
INTERN HERE Johnson Controls, Quad
Graphics, Rockwell Automation
EXPLORE Criminal Justice, Math
INTERN HERE Milwaukee Police Department,
West Allis Police Department, Intelligence Fusion Center
IT APPLICATIONS AND
NETWORK SECURITY
EXPLORE IT Management, Information Sciences
& Technology
INTERN HERE Direct Supply, GE Healthcare,
National Security Agency, Northwestern Mutual
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
EXPLORE Arts, English, Graphic Design, Marketing
INTERN HERE Cannes Film Festival, Milwaukee
Art Museum, Present Music, Danceworks,
Kalmbach Publishing
MARKETING & PR
EXPLORE Journalism, Advertising & Public
Relations, Marketing
INTERN HERE Laughlin Constable, Milwaukee
Bucks, Milwaukee Admirals, Milwaukee Magazine,
State of Wisconsin, WISN-TV
HEALTHCARE & NURSING
EXPLORE Health Sciences, Pre-Med, Nursing
INTERN HERE Aurora Health Care, Children’s
Hospital of Wisconsin, Froedtert & the Medical
College of Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Brewers
LOGISTICS
EXPLORE Supply Chain & Operations Management
INTERN HERE Rockwell Automation, Direct
Supply, Charter Manufacturing
SOCIAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE
MANAGEMENT
EXPLORE Psychology, Social Welfare, Sociology
INTERN HERE Easter Seals Milwaukee County,
Pathfinders, Running Rebels, Milwaukee County Bureau
of Child Welfare
TRANSLATION & INTERPRETING
EXPLORE Languages, Global Studies,
Study Abroad Programs
PROFESSORS &
INSTRUCTORS
Associates, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare,
Wisconsin International Academy
1:18 RATIO
Sources include Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee,
Lubar Career Services Center, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
UWM Schools & Colleges and the Wisconsin Department
of Workforce Development.
INTERN HERE Argo Translation, Iverson Language
SAVE THIS SPACE FOR
INFOGRAPHICS
The School of Freshwater
Sciences is the first in
America and one of just
three in the world.
Located in the cultural capital
of Wisconsin, UWM’s Peck
School of the Arts is the only
comprehensive arts school in
the state. Students gain rich
opportunities to practice
their art professionally at
over 30 leading Milwaukee
arts organizations while
studying with awardwinning, internationally
recognized faculty.
Wisconsin’s only School
of Architecture & Urban
Planning is regularly ranked
among the best programs in
the country. Recently over 90
percent of professional degree
students were employed within
one month of graduation.
The Lubar School of
Business is accredited
by the Association to Advance
Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB), a distinction given to
less than 5 percent of business
schools worldwide.
UWM
The School of Education
offers the only American
Sign Language bachelor’s
degree in Wisconsin.
The College of Engineering
& Applied Science offers
degrees through the doctoral
level, one of only two
engineering colleges with
doctoral programs in the
UW System.
The College of Health Sciences
is the largest of its kind in
the Midwest and includes
top-ranked programs,
innovative research and
exemplary faculty that
prepare students for
lifelong success.
Home to UWM’s largest
array of academic programs
and scholarly research, the
College of Letters & Science
teaches students the skills
employers want most –
problem solving,
communication
and critical thinking.
The IST degree in the School
of Information Studies is the
only information technology
degree of its kind in
Wisconsin.
The College of Nursing
is home to the largest
and most diverse nursing
program in the state and is
consistently ranked in the top
10 percent of nursing schools
with graduate programs
nationwide by U.S. News
and World Report.
The Helen Bader School
of Social Welfare is home
to a top-ranked social work
program and a criminal justice
major that is one of the best in
the Midwest.
The Joseph J. Zilber School
of Public Health is the only
dedicated public health
school in Wisconsin.
28,000+ STUDENTS
FROM
NEARLY
ALL
NUMBERS: 50STATES 80COUNTRIES
AND
EXPLORE Accounting, Actuarial Science, Economics
INTERN HERE Baird, Ernst & Young, Kohler,
BY THE
ACCOUNTING, AUDITING &
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
WHAT A LOCATION!
Get ready to discover one of the best-kept secrets in the Midwest, a vibrant city of unique
neighborhoods on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, just 90 minutes north of Chicago.
RODERICK, Milwaukee, Wis.
Information Science & Technology major, senior
Activities: Works at UWM’s University
Information Technology Services Help Desk;
interned with Community First through
UWM’s nonprofIT program; currently
interning with KMC Stampings
Imagine the possibilities: You might take a study break by soaking up the sun and scene
at Bradford Beach (just a few minutes from our campus), build up your resume by interning
with one of the 600+ employers right in the UWM neighborhood, and spend your nights
and weekends exploring Milwaukee’s hottest restaurants, galleries and clubs. At UWM,
the city is at your fingertips.
@smoothieUWM
I can’t wait to move to Milwaukee
to attend @UWM. I’m so pumped!
OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS:
WELCOME!
$9,452/year
Wisconsin Residents
“Every year I’ve improved myself and improved my
grade point average. I finally figured out what I
wanted to do and from there got better and better.”
WI
$12,498/year
Illinois Residents
Illinois residents qualify for both MSEP and the $1,000 Milwaukee Advantage Award
$13,082/year
Minnesota Reciprocity
$19,626/year
All Other States
Other scholarship opportunities exist for students coming from all states and around the
world. Go to scholarships.uwm.edu now to learn more.
UWM.edu
$13,498/year
Midwest Student Exchange Program
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HOME SUITE HOME
I love going to @UWM, I have
met so many amazing people, I love my
classes and the community is amazing.
I’m so lucky! #PantherPride
LIVING LEARNING
AT UWM, OUR SUITE-STYLE
ACCOMMODATIONS
LOOK MORE LIKE
APARTMENTS, WHERE
YOU’LL LIVE WITH THREE
TO FIVE OTHER STUDENTS.
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Living Learning Communities
are organized around
certain majors and interests.
You’ll live on the same
floor, take at least one
class together and
participate in special
events to enhance
your learning outside
the classroom.
COMFORT MATTERS
UWM’s res halls are the hub of
student life. They’re packed with
amenities, too, from weatherproof
bike lockers to cable TV to fitness
facilities to high-speed Internet.
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TO THE LAKE
BOOKSTORES,
COFFEE SHOPS,
RESTAURANTS
UWM.edu
COMMUNITIES UNIVERSITIES
MINUTES
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ARMANDO, León, Guanajuato, Mexico
KATIE, Medford, Wis.
Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies
major, senior
American Sign Language Studies major,
Spring ‘15 graduate, Honors College
Activities: Center for Latin American and Caribbean
Studies; Latino Student Union; studied abroad in Brazil
Activities: Signing Student Association; Campus
Ambassador; InterVarsity; volunteered with Center for
Community-Based Learning, Leadership and Research
“I plan to leave my mark not only at
the university, but also on Milwaukee
in general in the near future by
creating a radio program or station
that plays rock en Español. Listeners
will hear me proudly state that all I
have accomplished in life is because I
graduated from UW-Milwaukee!”
“Being from a small, rural town, I decided
I wanted to go to an urban college, and
after taking a tour of UWM I was sold.
One of my favorite things about UWM is
the diversity. It’s almost impossible to
walk through the Union without hearing
at least two or three different languages.”
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ERIC
OLIVIA, Madison, Wis.
Activities: Il Circolo (Italian Club); indoor soccer;
Golden Key; World Connections; studied abroad in
Florence, Italy and interned in Shanghai, China
Activities: Studied abroad in Costa Rica; interned
at Clarke Street Elementary School; worked at
Girls, Inc. and Oakwood Village; volunteer at the
Jewish Home and Care Center
, Brookfield, Wis.
Global Studies/Global Management major,
Italian and Economics minors, senior
“Gaining first-hand experience with
my internship in Shanghai gave me a
preview of what my future working
globally will hold. Between my
academic preparation, world travels and
diverse community-engaged activities,
I’m excited to bring an innovative
perspective with a global understanding
to my future career.”
Social Work major, senior
“The professors at UWM have great
ways of making sure you actually
learn. You don’t just read a textbook
and hope it sticks. They teach you
how to interpret it to make sure you
are engaged and can actually apply
what you learned in the real world.”