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View Eligibility Requirements Apply to UWM Majors Visit Apply Cost News Events A Career-Building Experience, an Affordable Degree Get the best of both worlds: a college campus in a tree-lined neighborhood five minutes from Lake Michigan, and 10 minutes north of a bustling downtown with thousands of internships and job connections. We are nationally recognized for our undergraduate research, and UWM students get real-world experiences that shape their education and careers, such as paid internships, entrepreneurship programs and community-based classes and volunteer opportunities. Forge your own path, your way, at UWM. 200+ Academic Programs 7 Ways Students Get Hands-On Learning at UWM 86 undergraduate majors Take a virtual tour of campus No matter your major, you can perform research alongside faculty mentors and contribute to your field as early as the summer before your freshman year. Biomedical sciences major Sanya says, One of the best reasons to do research as an undergrad is that you really get an understanding of if you like your major or not. I was sitting in a basement lab analyzing cortisol samples and having the best time. That really drove home to me that I’m pursuing the right field.” From being an RA in a residence hall to a tutor in the Student Success Center, UWM offers plenty of paid work experiences that directly relate to students’ majors. Art major Natalie works in UWM’s University Housing office as a graphic designer. Nonprof-IT brings students together to work on project teams and get credit for providing IT solutions to nonprofit organizations. I got really unique leadership experience,” says Kaleb, an information science and technology major. I was basically a project manager for the whole semester.” Prepare for a future career in health care with hospital- and clinic-based learning experiences. Nursing major Aaron says, I’m doing my clinicals at Ascension St. Francis Hospital. I was nervous at first, but providing care to patients and seeing how what I’ve learned in class applies to real-life scenarios has given me confidence.” Step inside a Milwaukee classroom as a student teacher for valuable teaching experience and insight. Art education major Jason says, Going into student-teaching, I was so nervous about speaking in front of a class, and I had to keep referring back to my notes. But now I feel a lot more comfortable going with the flow and interacting with students.” Thanks to UWM’s close proximity to and connections with Milwaukee businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, it’s common for students to get internships that lead to valuable work experience. For example, mechanical engineering student Erick did an internship at Harley-Davidson. UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC) helps students in all disciplines develop the creativity and know-how to advance their careers. For example, before Loren graduated from UWM with a marketing degree, she worked with the LEC to launch an all-natural, organic hair care company. Learn by Doing A well-rounded education doesn’t come from textbooks alone. We encourage all UWM students to build on what they learn in class with real-world experiences. Our students travel to other countries, do research, land internships, create startups, teach in Milwaukee classrooms, and more. No matter what you choose to study, you can get experience in your field before graduation day and leave UWM with a valuable degree and an impressive resume. View All Experiential Learning Options Your UWM Experience Hear Jorge’s UWM Story Explore Milwaukee 290 student organizations 7 Things to Know About Student Life at UWM 17:1 student-to-teacher ratio Find Support on Campus 5 Residence Halls to Explore I think imposter syndrome, is very common and that’s why there’s a diversity issue in STEM because a lot of underrepresented students don’t know the opportunities or just don’t think that they are able to do it because when they picture a scientist in their minds, they probably don’t think of themselves,” Jorge says. Jorge’s Student Experience at UW-Milwaukee Jorge, a geosciences major from Illinois, says UWM’s undergraduate research and leadership opportunities have built his confidence and his resume. Through the UWM Roberto Hernández Center, Jorge was nominated to participate in a program for underrepresented students in geoscience called Go Forward, which led to a mentoring position and an internship in his field. Explore Campus Visit Options Across campus, UWM offers academic support services via the Student Success Center, the Writing Center, Pathway Advising (pictured), Accessibility Resource Center and more. Meet with committed academic advisors, one-on-one tutors and expert writing specialists. Find community on campus with multicultural centers, such as the American Indian Student Center, Black Student Cultural Center, Roberto Hernández Center (pictured) and Southeast Asian American Student Center. UWM’s multicultural centers regularly host social and educational events on campus. UWM offers additional resources and community through affinity centers on campus, such as the Women’s Resource Center (pictured), LGBTQ+ Resource Center, the Military and Veterans Resource Center and Fostering Success at UWM (which provides support for students who have been fostered, homeless or orphaned). At the Student Health and Wellness Center, students get easy access to primary health care providers. You’ll also find University Counseling Services here with licensed mental health professionals. Get career advising, internship opportunities, feedback on your resume and more at UWM’s Career Planning and Resource Center. Human resources major Megan (pictured) found her internship with the center’s help. Support Services at UWM You want your college journey to be fun, exciting and challenging. UW-Milwaukee is here to help you successfully navigate those challenges with a wide range of support services. Whether you’re looking to connect with internship opportunities, seeking an advisor who shares common ground, want help exploring major options or if you need basic medical services, you’ll find valuable support at UWM. View Support Centers UWM has about 10 living learning communities (LLCs). Think of LLCs as communities within communities. Students...