“ I chose UWM because I really wanted to expand my horizons, spread my wings. Between the City of Milwaukee and the UWM campus, I’ve really had the chance to explore, prepare, learn new things about myself.”

Mark Przybylski, Johnson Creek, WIMarketing, Lubar School of Business

• Member: Intramural volleyball team • Member: American Marketing Association

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You are looking for a rigorous, relevant, hands-on academic experience.Our students lead, volunteer, learn and earn through unique, career-preparatory academic, service-learning and business partnerships with more than 800 Milwaukee organizations.

You are ready to study and succeed as part of a unique, multicultural, international group of students in Wisconsin.UWM enrolls and engages the most diverse group of university students in Wisconsin. Students from 90 countries and all 50 states find support and success here.

You seek a university community where you can make the grade and make new friends who share your classes, your interests and your new home: UWM.Free, flexible, effective tutoring and support services strengthen student performance at every level. Attend one-on-one or group sessions. Connect with others in your degree program through innovative and integrated learning communities.

You are prepared to work on your resume, get involved in research and make career connections before graduation day.Be part of our Honors College, become an undergraduate researcher, study one or two of our 20 languages, mentor with a top scientist or an industry leader in the field of your choice.

You are UWM. Look here. Find your future.

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Never a dull momentJoining the UWM family allows you to grow academically and personally – offering many opportunities to make powerful, lifelong connections to friends and communities you won’t find 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, a free-for-you athletics facility, a planetarium, NCAA Division 1 sports teams and 300+ student organizations and clubs.

The academic year starts strong with our Fall Welcome, a week full of activities designed to help you meet new friends, explore the campus and learn about all that 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, prizes and fireworks.

The Center for Student Involvement provides student organizations and their members with meaningful opportunities for involvement in social,

cultural, intellectual, recreational, faith-based and civic activities that augment their personal and professional development.

The Union serves as the heart 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-stay-a-while, view French and Latin American film festivals, catch a steaming cup of coffee or the bus. Piano performances, dance-offs, chess matches and bake sales also happen here.

Visit the LGBT Resource Center, which helped establish UWM as the No. 12 Gay-Friendly University in America, according to the Daily Beast/Newsweek.

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

You’re invited to PANTHERFEST! Celebrated every fall.

UWM blends the diverse curriculum of a major research university with the opportunity for real-world experience one can find only in a major American city.

UWM faculty and staff are connected to every corner of Milwaukee, the commercial, cultural and financial capital of the state. These connections with hundreds of local employers are one of many benefits of attending UWM. So is being a member of the biggest and fastest-growing alumni network in Southeastern Wisconsin; more than 90 percent of UWM grads remain in the area.

Sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge base and prepare for your future career by enrolling in diverse, in-demand courses in 14 amazing schools and colleges at UWM. Whether you study on campus, online, or overseas, you’ll be learning from the very best. Our world-class faculty are experts in their chosen fields, and experienced educators in every sense.

College: not just four years of classes.

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Architecture & Urban Planning • Architectural Studies

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 • Information Technology

Management • Marketing • Supply Chain and

Operations Managment

Education • American Sign

Language Studies • Community Education • Educational Studies • Exceptional Education • Interpreter Training • Teacher Certification

Engineering & Applied Science • Applied Mathematics

and Computer Science • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering • Industrial Engineering

• Materials Engineering • Mechanical Engineering

Health Sciences • Athletic Training • Biomedical Sciences • Communication Sciences

and Disorders • Health Care Administration • Kinesiology • Nutrition • Occupational Studies

Information Studies • Information Science

and Technology

Letters & Science • Actuarial Science • Africology • American Indian Studies* • Anthropology • 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* • Jewish Studies • Journalism, Advertising,

and Media Studies • Latin American,

Caribbean, and US Latino Studies

• Linguistics • Mathematical Sciences • Microbiology • Philosophy • Physics • Political Science • Psychology • Religious Studies • Russian • Sociology • Spanish • Urban Studies* • Women’s Studies Pre-professional programs in: • Chiropractic Medicine • Dentistry • Law • Medicine • Optometry • Pharmacy • Physician Assistant • Podiatry • Veterinary Medicine

College of Nursing • Nursing

Helen Bader School of Social Welfare • Criminal Justice • Social Work

181 degree programs…And counting.

*Committee Interdisciplinary Major

Build on your bachelor’s degree by enrolling in one of our 80+ graduate programs, including degree programs in our landmark new schools of Freshwater Sciences, Public Health, plus offerings in 11 more UWM schools and colleges.

Dynamic and progressive, Milwaukee is the financial, cultural and entertainment capital of Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Metro region connects UWM students to enriching living and learning experiences they won’t find anywhere else in Wisconsin.

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Lake Michigan: Beaches are five minutes from campus. It’s also the premier research facility for the School of Freshwater Sciences.

Green scenery: More than 140 parks and 150+ miles of trails get you around town and deep into some of the area’s best-kept, beautiful secrets. From our Office of Sustainability and nationally- recognized, eco-friendly housing like Cambridge Commons, to science classes held in the 11-acre Downer Woods conservation area and rooftop rain gardens, the campus cultivates an awareness of green living, working and learning.

World class: Milwaukee is brimming with culture: theatres, museums, the symphony, ballet and summer festivals are just a few of the arts/cultural opportunities offered year-round at student-friendly prices. Our Peck School of the Arts presents more than 350 arts and cultural events annually, on and off the main campus.

Major access: UWM is big league, with deep ties to the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Admirals. Students intern, work and cheer for big names not just in athletics, but in the arts, finance and cultural spheres. Coveted internships with other major players in Milwaukee score you solid professional experience at places like Johnson Controls, Harley-Davidson, Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee Art Museum, just to name a few.

“ UWM has a great relationship with the surrounding city – combining an urban setting with lots of professional opportunities. Milwaukee has so many opportunities for professional development and professional internships.”

Louella Aquino, Buffalo Grove, IL

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• Google Online Partnership Group Intern, 2012, Mountain View, CA

• Google Media Platform Solutions Intern, 2011, New York

• Motorola IT Marketing Intern, 2010, Libertyville, IL

• Milwaukee Art Museum Marketing Intern 2009

Internships: the place between college and career. Apply here. • Several Fortune 500 companies call

Milwaukee “home.”

• 200 local firms interview on campus annually.

• 600 local employers hire UWM students and alumni yearly.

• 92 percent of UWM grads remain in Southeastern Wisconsin.

What else makes Louella a standout student? Watch the video and find out!

A student researcher in the UWM Biomechanics Lab, Lauren Bersie uses MATLAB to analyze data from Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Her research is used to develop graphic models that senior scientists use to study tumor-like growths on human bone.

Lauren Bersie, Delano, MNMechanical Engineering College of Engineering & Applied Science

“ I’ve been involved in hands-on research with top faculty since my freshman year. Our research team has made an impact in the community by participating in breast cancer awareness events, as well as attending the National Breast Cancer Coalition Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.”

Meseret Muluken, Waunakee, WINursing, College of Nursing

“ UWM is above and beyond what I could have expected. To do this level of research at such an early stage is really unique. Research in the lab and in the field has given me an interesting change of perspective on what I want to do.”

David Stock, Greendale, WI Classics/Archaeology double major College of Letters & Science

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Lauren’s UWM to-do list:• Become proficient in Mimics Software • Intern at GE Medical • Intern at Mayo Clinic

“ Best thing about UWM? The faculty. My double bass teacher plays with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Being a member of the University Orchestra has given me amazing opportunities – like playing Carnegie Hall over spring break.”

Isiah Davis, Milwaukee Music Education, Peck School of the Arts

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High-achieving is believing. You can do anything at UWM.

The university accepts students with unlimited, unique potential, and offers tremendous opportunities to every one of them. And why not? UWM is the state’s second-largest research institution.

Each one of them combines a student’s academic potential with the university’s institutional strengths.

Honors College: Small classes, lively debate, timely topics and instruction from senior members of our world-class faculty are offered through the seminar-style Honors College.

Center for International Education (CIE): All things international at UWM – study abroad, world-affairs programming and learning for more than 1,000 international students. CIE maintains academic and research connections with more than 500 universities worldwide.

Office of Undergraduate Research: Boost your resume and GPA working alongside faculty experts in diverse disciplines. Stipends, international travel and research awards are available, varying by research assignment. Begin as early as freshman year.

Career Development Center: Plug into the largest job market in Wisconsin with career counseling, resume writing, networking and interviewing resources – all free for all students.

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University HousingThe residence halls at UW-Milwaukee feature many of the comforts of home while providing students great opportunities to learn, network and grow into independent life. Whether you’re meeting up with your professor in the lounge after class, taking part in a volunteer project or just relaxing with friends in your room, you’ll discover that our residence halls sit at the intersection of classroom, campus and community.

Our residence halls house students in suite-style accommodations. Residents have access to a variety of dining and activity options in all complexes. To get a better look at what the residence halls have to offer, check out the virtual tour and information at universityhousing.uwm.edu.

University Housing provides free and frequent shuttle service for University

Housing residents between all residence halls and the Kenwood campus, and our UWM Mobile App allows students to see exactly when the next pick-up will be – right down to the current GPS location of the shuttle!

University Housing residents have the chance to join a Living Learning Commu-nity (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. Check out the current options at llc.uwm.edu.

All first-time, full-time freshmen are required to live on campus, though any full-time student can choose this option. Exemptions from the residency policy include students wanting to live at home and commute, are 21 or older, veterans, are married/domestic partners or are parents themselves. Get all the facts at universityhousing.uwm.edu.

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Admissions requirementsUWM is committed to excellence and access. 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 varied backgrounds and 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 for incoming freshmen:

• 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.

Transfer • 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 and college record.

• Admission to UWM does not necessarily guarantee admission to your major or program. Visit uwm.edu/ugcatalog or consult the appropriate academic department for more information.

All studentsSome of our programs have more stringent academic requirements than others. Go to uwm.edu/academics for complete information on special requirements. Also, be sure to fill out the application completely, because with comprehensive application review, we read it very carefully!

DeadlinesApplications to UWM are accepted beginning Sept. 15, 2012, for fall 2013 admission. For most programs, applications are accepted until July 1 for the fall term (Dec. 1 for the spring term), or until enrollment capacity has been reached, whichever comes first. However, some programs have much earlier deadlines – visit uwm.edu/academics for full details.

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New freshmen• Complete, sign and submit the

online application for 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 below. (ACT scores are required unless you are age 21 or older.)

Transfer students• Complete, sign and submit the

online application for admission at apply.wisconsin.edu. If you are attending another school at the time you apply, be sure to complete the “Courses in Progress” section on the application.

• Request that official transcripts from your high school, and any post-secondary schools attended, be sent to the address listed below.

• The $44 application fee is required except from degree candidates transferring directly from a two-year UW college, or if you are a re-entry student to UWM.

• 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 transferable credits earned in college.

• Students transferring from a Wisconsin technical college or a different University of Wisconsin System college or university can check out the Transfer Information System at tis.uwsa.edu to see how credits may transfer.

Mail appropriate paperwork and fees to the correct address, listed below.

That’s it! Once your application file is complete, we will review it and notify you of your admission status. If you are unable to apply electronically, please contact the Department of Admissions & Recruitment at 414.229.2222 for other options.

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Mail all transcripts or other print materials to:UW-Milwaukee Department of Admissions & Recruitment 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 Admissions & Recruitment Mellencamp Hall, Room 274 2442 E. Kenwood Blvd. Milwaukee, WI 53211

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The cost & value of collegeCollege 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 $1 million more during a 40-year career 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.

Here are the estimated yearly tuition and fee numbers for 2012-13:

Wisconsin residents: $9,380

Minnesota residents1: $13,234

MSEP states2: $13,426

All other states: $19,088

Estimated room and board: $7,382-$11,580 (depending on room assignment and meal plan selection)

Books & other class materials: $1,000

Applying for financial aidApply early – March 1 is the priority filing date, but the earlier you file the better, as many funds are limited. Here’s the process:

• Apply for admission to UWM (see pages 10-11).

• Apply for financial aid online at fafsa.gov (form available Jan. 1), designating UWM as a recipient of your application by using Title IV code 003896.

• You must be an admitted student in order for your financial aid eligibility to be determined. Monitor your UWM email as this is how we will communicate with you. Check your PAWS account regularly for any “To Do” items.

• We begin awarding financial aid about March 15 preceding the fall semester. Once your eligibility is determined, you will be sent an email with details on how to review your award and any necessary additional steps.

• Contact the Financial Aid Office (details below) with any questions or for assistance with the process.

ScholarshipsMore than $8.5 million in private and institutional scholarships were awarded in 2011-12. Be sure to check our scholarship listings, along with specific school/college awards and 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 414.229.6627 or uwm.edu/mebo.

Financial Aid OfficeBe sure to check the Financial Aid website for important details on applying for aid, the types of aid available and additional resources.

Website: financialaid.uwm.edu

Email: finaid@uwm.edu

Phone: 414.229.45411 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. 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 Admissions & Recruitment at 414.229.2222.

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The best way to get a feel for the campus is to take a guided campus tour. Your tour will begin with a short presentation, then a trained tour guide who is a student who lives, works and learns here – in short, a terrific resource for you – will show you all the campus has to offer. There are many other great events to help you get to know the campus as well. Go to visit.uwm.edu to register and for more details on any of these opportunities.

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Campus Tour• M/W/F - 10:00am & 1:00pm • Tu/Th - 10:00am & 3:00pm • Sat - 10:30am & 1:30pm (academic year only)

Tours are scheduled throughout the year and exclude holidays and exam times. Because of high demand for tours, reservations are strongly encouraged.

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. 26, 9:00am-4:00pm • Oct. 27, 9:00am-2:00pm

Preview DaysMeet advisors, attend sessions on different majors, take tours and learn about campus life from a panel of current students during this half-day program.

Panther Overnight ProgramOvernight visit program for prospective students. Stay in the residence halls with a mentor student, take part in fun events and shadow a current student to class the next day.

Panther Overnight Program – A Multicultural ExperienceAn 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 10-11, 2013

• Dec. 7, 2012 • Jan. 25, 2013 • March 1, 2013

• April 12, 2013 • July 19, 2013 • Aug. 9, 2013

• Oct. 14-15, 2012 • Nov. 11-12, 2012 • Nov. 18-19, 2012 • Feb. 10-11, 2013 • Feb. 17-18, 2013

• April 14-15, 2013 • April 21-22, 2013

MORE INFO, PLEASE?If you have questions, we have many ways to get them answered! Whether you want to get a fact confirmed in live chat, discuss a topic with other students on Facebook or have us send a brochure on your chosen school or college, you can do it all from contact.uwm.edu.

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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

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