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Welcome to Your universitY, And Your neW citY.

Together, Wisconsin’s largest city and second-largest university blend first-rate academics with career connections that you’ll find only in the state’s economic, cultural and career capital.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee leads. We offer an amazing network — from our 1,700 faculty to our nearly 28,000 students to our 148,000+ living alumni — all waiting for you. You’ll get your own first-year mentor, a dedicated academic advisor, access to research opportunities, plus an invitation to discuss literature and culture with fellow new freshmen and UWM faculty. And, that’s just your first week of class!

Depending on the path you choose and the resources you use, you might even find yourself with competing job offers before graduation day.

You see, UWM doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach to undergraduate education. We help you lead and get connected to…

… The right program

… The right internship

… The right laboratory

… The right mentor.

Whether you’re at UWM to build a GPA that gets you into graduate school or a resume that lands you at one of our neighboring Fortune 500 companies, you’re in a place that will lead you to a very bright future.

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Bachelor’s degree holders earn an average of

$22,000 more per year than those with a high school diploma.

RACHEL Uecker Accounting major, Senior Green Bay, Wis.

“ I was led by some great mentors at the Lubar School of Business. Whether it was advice on how to approach an interview, how to form the right study group, or just how to balance work, school and life better, I have learned a lot. I remember a professor even told me to take a night off of studying, give my brain a rest, and do something fun the night before a final. That’s the sign of a professor who understands the importance of balance. ”

“ I chose UWM because of its diverse atmosphere as well as its location in Milwaukee. I’ve been active with several organizations, including the Latino Student Union, ever since day one, and I served as co-founder and president of UWM’s chapter of Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee. I’ve been able to network with Milwaukee’s finest professionals from all kinds of companies and agencies, as well as partake in many volunteer opportunities that helped stimulate the community.”

“ I’ve come across so many opportunities through our Career Development Center, including a paid internship at the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. I worked with county supervisors on a variety of special projects, and upon ending the internship I was offered a job as a legislative aid. That’s been one of the best experiences I’ve had at UWM because I was able to apply the things I’ve learned in the classroom to real life, and it proved to be successful.”

SEQUOIA TONI BAker Political Science and Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies double major, Senior Milwaukee, Wis.

ARTURO Adán GArciA Jr. Political Science and Cultural Anthropology double major, Senior St. James, Minn.

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reAdY, set, succeedWe’ve been talking about that college-to-career path, a defining feature of the uWm-meets-milwaukee academic experience. no matter where your path leads, it starts on the uWm campus: with a chemical equation mastered, in a kinesiology study that stresses the knees but flexes your mind, during a class discussion about immigration reform, or while absorbed in an audition solo.

neArlY 90% of 2013 uWm grAds say UwM offeredan edUcation that was “good to excellent.”

SneakerheadCoop @Trilwaukee 2:52 PM - 23 Jan 2014 I can’t wait to attend UWM. It will be a new chapter in my life. I’m honored to become a Panther. @UWM

Jenna Fadden @JFadyPhresh 1:13 PM - 22 Mar 2014 Toured @UWM and it was the best experience ever. My mind is made up, definitely going to be a Panther next fall.

opportunitY for AllBeing home to the most diverse population of students in Wisconsin means UWM faculty, staff and student employees are ready to provide service and support at every level, from 170+ study abroad locations to resume reviews and more in our Career Development Center.

High-achieving students: Take your learning to the next level through learning communities, Honors College seminars, leadership development and undergraduate research.

Panther Academic Support Services (PASS): Offers free tutoring in more than 120 freshman- and sophomore-level courses in walk-in, online and group-study sessions.UWM Online: Combines great teaching

and maximum convenience in courses taught by our on-campus faculty.

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.

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. 5,000

degrees awarded annually

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Academic Opportunity Center (AOC): 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.

Multicultural Student Centers: A collective of offices that enhance the learning and success of African American, American Indian, Latino/a, and Southeast Asian students.

“ I’m most proud of the relationships I’ve made here both professionally and personally. I’ve come to know some of my professors really well, and they have been an instrumental part of my success at UWM. It is so easy to meet new people on campus, and I think I meet someone new at least once a week, which has made my experience at UWM all the better.”

SAbRINA GonzAlez Nursing major, Junior Trevor, Wis.4 uwm.edu/ academics uwm.edu/ academics 5

Professors and instructors are dedicated experts in diverse, relevant fields and professions. Get to know professors during lectures, seminars, office hours, study abroad and research partnerships.

Connect with your assigned AcAdemic Advisor ASAP. Your advisor will get to know you and can help you find a tutor, declare a major and identify a minor.

One of your first, best resources is your very own first-YeAr mentor. An experienced UWM student with academic interests in common with you, your mentor will be your personal reference point for questions about work, play, stress or study.

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marissa. @marsaaaaa 3:21 PM - 5 Mar 2014

Coming home to a letter saying that I’m accepted into Honors College made my entire week. Thanks #UWM :)

Whether your ultimate goal is a bachelor’s-degree-to-PhD program or competing offers from our Fortune 500 neighbors, consider the following:

studY AbroAd 170+destinAtions

“ I’ve really enjoyed the undergraduate research opportunities that I’ve had. I did the Undergraduate BioMath research program, and it was very interesting and taught me some new skills. I also really like my job as a mentor in the Student Success Center, helping out new students as they come into UWM. I’m most proud of my growth as a person at UWM. I’ve become a lot less introverted through my different jobs, and I’ve had a lot of great leadership opportunities here.”

TyLER rAphAel Biochemistry and Biological Sciences double major, Senior Racine, Wis.

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England. South Africa. Japan. UWM’s Center for International Education (CIE) sends more than 600 students abroad every year to 170+ destinations. Whether you’re looking to travel just over the semester break or for an entire year, you can take advantage of programs year-round that work with a wide array of majors. Participating is more affordable than you might think, too — 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.

The UWM Honors College offers intellectually rich, discussion-based seminars – limited to 15 students each – taught by distinguished faculty in diverse disciplines. Recent topics ranged from “Shaping of the Modern Mind” to “To Laugh or to Cry? Comedy, Tragedy, and the End of Civilization” to “Sustainable Earth: The Environment and Societal Development in the 21st Century.” 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.

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). Conduct innovative field research with high-profile research partners — including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Medical College of Wisconsin and Johnson Controls — and present your work at major conferences. 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.

The Career Development Center (CDC) is a free resource that offers you the latest employer partnerships and essential career decision-making and job search support at every level, in any major. Be an overachiever in the laboratory, the library and the boardroom by combining the expertise of your academic network with UWM’s career connections and thousands of alumni across the country.

The high-achieving student experience at uWm isn’t limited by GPas or driven by high-stakes entrance essays. We offer students many ways to develop leadership and master their potential through a customizable, remarkable, advanced academic experience.

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All Work, no plAY? no WAY. Make some memories and make an impact on UWM culture, creativity and tradition by joining one of 300+ student organizations. Arts programming and current events are on the UWM calendar on a near-daily basis. Big name entertainment also included! Students have been invited to free performances by Matt & Kim, Mac Miller, B.o.B., J. Cole, Lupe Fiasco, Girl Talk and others.

Get comfortable in the unofficial capital of campus: The UWM Union. There you’ll find an array of fine and faster dining; a theatre featuring eclectic, international film; an art gallery; UW Credit Union; and our official Panther-approved, sweatshop-free UWM Bookstore. Billiards and bowling, trivia tournaments and table tennis are in regular rotation at the UWM Union Rec Center.

UWM AthleticsPanther Pride is knowing you belong to a Division 1 university that enrolls 300 of the hardest-working college athletes in America. We boast Horizon League championship titles in men’s and women’s basketball, including making it all the way to the NCAA tournament last year. We are a top-ranked and nationally competitive women’s soccer team, and lay claim to the only D1 men’s baseball team in Wisconsin. 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. 300+

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Klotsche Center and 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.

You’ll have several days to become familiar with your new home, neighbors, study spots and relaxation resources. “Fall Welcome” is the best introduction to all UWM has to offer, featuring 80+ events spanning move-in day through that first week of classes. Fall Welcome concludes with PANTHERFEST, our biggest event of the year (besides Commencement, of course).

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Noa Elysia Jones @NoaAthena 11:11 AM - 18 Mar 2014

❤ @UWM!!! It is the culmination of extensive planning/dreaming of my own design. Because life is about choices and this is MINE.

the possibilities Are endless

“ The highlight of my experience at UWM has been connecting with a diverse group of people and being involved in the community. It is really important to get involved on campus and step outside of your comfort zone with meeting new people. That could mean joining a new organization or just talking to your classmates. If you feel like you’re part of a community, you’ll be happier and also more successful academically.”

CHARA yU Architectural Studies major, Sophomore Milwaukee, Wis.

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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 & Operations Management educAtion American Sign Language Studies • Community Engagement & Education • Educational Studies • Exceptional Education • Interpreter Training • Teacher Certification engineering & Applied science Applied Mathematics & Computer Science • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Engineering • Mechanical Engineering heAlth sciences Biomedical Sciences • Communication Sciences & Disorders • Health Care Administration • Kinesiology • Nutritional Sciences • Occupational Studies informAtion studies Information Science & Technology letters & science 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 • 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 nursing

helen bAder school of sociAl WelfAre Criminal Justice • Social Work

for a full list of every academic offering available visit uwm.edu/academics.

600 emploYers in tHe neiGHBorHoods surrounding uWm

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meet milWAukeebegin your college-to-career path in one of america’s most employer-saturated, entertainment-rich cities. With more than 600 area employers actively recruiting our students, every top career is represented right here.

10 reAsons we love milWAukee1. We’re buzz-worthy. We’re no. 7 on the top 10

list of most exciting cities in america, and the only midwestern city to make the list, according to the real estate blog movoto. milwaukee also made forbes’ list of top 15 emerging cities.

2. craving fresh air? Lake Michigan (just five minutes from campus!) is the perfect playground, whether you’re looking to take up sailing or challenge friends to a game of sand volleyball at bradford beach. or you can explore milwaukee’s 140-plus parks and 150-plus miles of trails.

3. We have four distinct and beautiful seasons—and make the most of those precious summer days with a nonstop schedule of festivals, free outdoor concerts and more. and when classes are unexpectedly canceled because of a major snow storm, you’ll discover that you’re never too old for sledding, snow angels and snowball fights.

4. Love to shop? you’ll see the usual national chains at malls around the metro, but you’ll also find a bevy of boutiques featuring unique and handmade items. milwaukee’s east side and trendy Third Ward are a shopper’s dream.

5. if you’re used to east and West coast prices, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how far your money goes in the midwest, whether it’s your monthly rent or just a night out on the town.

6. We’re just the right size: big enough to offer urban amenities but small enough that you can get to most places around the metro within 20 minutes. uWm students can use uPass for unlimited free rides on the county bus system, which makes getting around even easier.

7. Brew City might be known for its beer and cheese, but there are plenty of other good eats, too. foodies can get their fill at funky cafes, ethnic eateries, and restaurants that feature locally farmed foods.

8. We’re a city of artists. With the world-class milwaukee art museum, the annual milwaukee film festival, and a thriving music scene, it’s no wonder milwaukee was named one of the best 12 art cities in the nation, according to artPlace.

9. sports fans can intern, work and cheer for professional sports teams such as the Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Wave and Milwaukee Admirals. or catch roller derby fever with the brewcity bruisers.

10. Milwaukee is a destination for young professionals. The young professionals network neWaukee includes more than 40,000 millennials, and the city is waiting for you to make your mark.

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“ UWM is very much a student-oriented campus. I have started my own student organization, participated in student government, and am even part of an entirely student-run initiative to bring TEDx to UWM. If you’re willing to work hard and show interest, there will be a way to make your ideas happen, and faculty willing to help make your dreams come true. My first semester on campus, I asked a professor if I could join his lab, and the professor said yes. That was really the first time I got integrated with a faculty member, and it’s been really great.”

Accounting, Auditing & ActuAriAl Science explore � accounting, actuarial Science, economics

intern here � Baird, ernst & Young, Kohler

Architectureexplore � architectureintern here � eppstein Uhen, HGa, Perkins + Will, Plunkett Raysich, SOM

computer engineeringexplore � engineering & applied Scienceintern here � Johnson controls, Quad Graphics, Rockwell automation

creAtive induStrieSexplore � artsintern here � cannes Film Festival, Discovery World, Milwaukee art Museum

heAlthcAre & nurSing explore � Health Sciences, Pre-Med, Nursingintern here � aurora Health care, children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, The Milwaukee Brewers, Wheaton Franciscan Hospitals

humAn reSourceSexplore � Human Resources Management, communicationintern here � Brady corporation, Harley-Davidson, Manpower

K-8 educAtionexplore � education intern here � Boys & Girls clubs, Milwaukee Public Schools, Urban ecology center

lAw enforcementexplore � criminal Justice, Psychologyintern here � Milwaukee intelligence Fusion center, Wisconsin Dept. of corrections, U.S. Secret Service

networK & dAtA AnAlySiSexplore � iT Management, information Sciences & Technology, Math intern here � Ge Healthcare, National Security agency, Northwestern Mutual

mArKeting & prexplore � Journalism, advertising & Public Relations, Marketingintern here � laughlin constable, Miller Park, State of Wisconsin

SociAl & community Service mAnAgementexplore � Social Welfare, Sociology, Urban Studiesintern here � Pathfinders, Running Rebels, Milwaukee county Bureau of child Welfare

trAnSlAtion & interpretingexplore � languages, Global Studies, Study abroad Programsintern here � iverson language associates, Milwaukee Jewish Museum, Southern Wisconsin interpreting and Translation Services

emploYment forecAstfAst-groWing, in-demAnd cAreers

Combine your UWM degree with the expertise and connections of career services offices across campus. Take a look at just a few of the academic/internship combinations that can help you land a job before graduation day.

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MIkE Sportiello Pre-med, Biochemistry and Philosophy double major, Sophomore Honors College Brookfield, Wis.

Princess Marissa @marissacaudill5 12:59 PM - 1 May 2014

Can’t get over how beautiful the @UWM campus is ❤

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unique progrAms at uWm, you’ll do more than pick a major. you’ll chart a path from freshman year to first job offer, with our award-winning (and well-connected) faculty and staff as your guide. and our distinctive programs will be key to your success:

The School of Freshwater Sciences is the first in America and one of just three in the world.

UWM’s Peck School of the Arts is the only comprehensive arts school in the UW System, and its film program was ranked in the top 20 in the world by Hollywood Reporter in 2011.

The world-renowned School of Architecture & Urban Planning offers an extensive array of degree programs and excels in the areas of relevance and innovation.

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.

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 such as biomedical sciences, kinesiology, healthcare administration, and occupational studies.

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 the state of Wisconsin.

The College of Nursing is Wisconsin’s largest nursing school and is consistently ranked in the top 6 percent of graduate nursing programs in 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.

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$13,020/Yr Minnesota reciprocity($12,520 with the Milwaukee Advantage award.)

$13,436/Yr Midwest student excHanGe proGraMIL, IN, KS, MI, MO, NE, ND residents. ($12,436 with the Milwaukee Advantage award.)

interested? Get the full details about these tuition discounts and how to make studying at uWm more affordable at outofstate.uwm.edu.

additional awards and scholarships for out-of-state students are available to qualified applicants. Please go to scholarships.uwm.edu to learn more.

emily @em_ilyadele 6:07 AM - 4 Apr 2014

Can’t believe I’m going to be living in this beautiful city #futurepanther #uwm

$19,120/Yr all otHer states($18,120 with the Milwaukee Advantage award.)

$9,390/Yr wisconsin residents

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lAkefrontdon’t know milwaukee, Wisconsin?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.

Sure, small college towns can be fun. We think there’s something especially exciting about an urban campus like UWM’s, with all the opportunities of city life fueling your work and play. It’s easy to build an eye-catching resume here through internships and networking opportunities with major employers based right in our backyard, including MillerCoors, Harley-Davidson, Northwestern Mutual, Rockwell Automation, GE Healthcare, Johnson Controls, and more. When your college-to-career path needs to take a detour for downtime, there’s no place like our hometown.

Lakefront livingMere minutes separate UWM from Lake Michigan’s Bradford Beach. Dramatic waves, volleyball courts, trails and sails are a four-seasons reminder of what makes Milwaukee one of the most scenic college towns around.

Biggest small town in America?Even in Wisconsin’s largest city, you’ll run into someone you know tailgating at Miller Park, strolling the midway at Summerfest, or taking in the markets and marquees of Milwaukee’s theatre district. Photograph yourself at our beloved Milwaukee Art Museum.

Think naturallyBike/run/hike through Milwaukee’s award-winning parks. Milwaukee is a Top 10 city for urban forests, which combines neatly with our academic reputation as a leader in sustainability education and job creation.

communitY of opportunitY

To make the most of your freshman year, consider living in one of our Living Learning Communities, which are organized around certain majors and extracurricular interests. Members of an LLC live on the same floor, take at least one class together and participate in special events to enhance their learning outside the classroom. Recent options have included: Business Panthers; Engineering House; Film, Video, Animation and New Genres; Global Village; Honors House; Social Justice, Diversity and Pride; Architecture; and Education and Leadership.

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“ My freshman year I was part of the Art and Design LLC. Doing that was really great because the LLC offers so many more opportunities; you gain more connections and you get to know the instructor a lot better. Now I continue to work with the Art and Design LLC as a mentor. My advice to new students: Don’t be afraid to take a few risks in the academic realm. If you’re not being challenged, you’re not going to grow.”

CLAIRE StrominGer Art Education and Drawing and Painting double major, Junior Rockford, Ill.

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Officially accepted into my number one choice. I have the perfect roommates. I’ll be in the city. Life is good #UWM #soexcited

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home, suite homeif your vision of a residence hall is door after door of tiny rooms sharing a single bathroom — standard at many other schools — prepare to be pleasantly surprised. at uWm, our suite-style accommodations look more like apartments, where you’ll live with three to five other students.

comfort mAtters

UWM’s res halls are more than just a place to sleep and brush your teeth. They’re the hub of student life, a place where lifelong friendships are formed and memories are made. They’re packed with amenities, too, from weatherproof bike lockers to cable TV to fitness facilities to high-speed Internet. Take a good look at the five eclectic, energetic UWM University Housing communities, which are split between two convenient locations: universityhousing.uwm.edu.

UWM’s Housing Shuttle provides free service between the Kenwood and South Campus areas for all University Housing residents and their guests. The UWM Mobile App makes it easy to track the nearest shuttle in real time.

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Find out how and where to begin the simple, streamlined, online UWM application process today: uwm.edu/admissionsIf you are unable to apply electronically, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 414.229.2222 for other options.

Application period open for Fall 2015 admission!

Admission decisions begin for Fall 2015.

Priority filing date for Admission Application and Financial Aid.

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“ Undergraduate research has been a highlight of my experience at UWM. I’ve been an intern in the Chemistry and Materials Engineering Department at Rockwell for two summers now, and I’ve learned a lot about working in a metallurgical lab and industry. I’m also working with Dr. Elhajjar in UWM’s Engineering Mechanics and Composites Lab. When I came in, the lab was working on a joint project with Kestrel Aircraft. Now we’re working on a project for the Exploration Habitat (X-Hab) Academic Innovation Challenge through NASA. ”

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r Complete 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.

r Request that official transcripts from your high school, and any post-secondary schools attended, be sent to UWM.

r 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.

r 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.

r Students transferring from a Wisconsin technical college or a different University of Wisconsin System college or university can check out the transfer equivalency database at ted.uwm.edu to see how credits transfer.

r Mail appropriate paperwork to: Undergraduate Admissions, P.O. Box 749, Milwaukee, WI 53201

r Mail final transcript if you had courses in progress.

r Complete and submit the online application for admission at apply.wisconsin.edu. Be sure to list the courses you’re taking your senior year of high school.

r Pay the $44 application fee.

r Request that your official ACT/SAT scores and your official high school transcript be sent to UWM. (ACT scores are required unless you are age 21 or older.)

r Mail appropriate paperwork to: Undergraduate Admissions, P.O. Box 749, Milwaukee, WI 53201

r Mail final transcript with graduation date.

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That’s it!Once your application file is complete, we will review it and notify you within 2-3 weeks of your admission status.

connect!Questions contact.uwm.eduLook facebook.com/uwmadmitFollow twitter.com/uwmadmit Watch youtube.com/uwmnews

Financial aidMost UWM students make their college investment possible by working closely with our financial aid advisors. Apply early – March 1 is the priority filing date, but the earlier you file the better, as many funds are limited. Apply for financial aid online at fafsa.gov (form available Jan. 1). For important details on applying for aid, the types of aid available and additional resources, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uwm.edu or 414.229.4541. financialaid.uwm.edu.

ScholarshipsAll students are encouraged to apply for scholarships. More than 2,900 scholarships were received by undergraduate students in the 2013-14 school year. scholarships.uwm.edu.

Military education benefitsUWM is proud to enroll the largest population of student veterans in Wisconsin. More than 1,400 military veterans, active-duty servicemembers, spouses, and dependents attend UWM using military education benefits. Contact UWM’s Military Education Benefits Office at 414.229.6627 or uwm.edu/MEBO.

1 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 are required to apply for the Minnesota reciprocity program. www.ohe.state.mn.us

moneY Well spent.college is A mAjor investment.it’s not an easy one to make, but it may be your most valuable investment ever. bachelor’s degree holders earn an average of $22,000 more per year than those with only a high school diploma.

register and find out more details on these opportunities.

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SEE Milwaukee Take our campus tour and discover how you can be a part of our community by:

• Seeing firsthand how beautiful our neighborhood is

• Learning why we are all #PantherProud• Discovering the history and traditions

behind UWM’s legacy

Consider pairing your tour with a session with the academic department of your choice and a tour of our residence halls for a full-day experience. Tours are available six days a week during the school year and Monday through Friday in the summer.

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2014-15 estimated annual tuition and fees:

Wisconsin residents: $9,390

Minnesota residents: $13,020

MSEP states1: $13,436

Non-Resident: $19,120

Estimated room and meals: $8,815 There are a number of room and meal plans. The amount listed reflects an average on-campus double room and the value meal plan.

Books & other class materials: $700

You’ve got to see us to believe it!ready to take the next step on your college-to-career path? Plan a visit! it’s the best way to experience uWm and all that milwaukee offers. We promise it’s worth the trip.

MEET MilwaukeeJoin us by yourself or with your family for this event and sample life as a UWM student both in and out of the classroom by:

• Meeting current UWM students and staff to get an inside look into life as a Panther

• Chatting with advisors about majors you can pursue• Learning how the city of Milwaukee will enhance

your education October 17, 2014 - All prospective students

GO MilwaukeeThis special program is for admitted students and their families only and will help you finalize your decision to make UWM your new home by:

• Learning the next steps to start classes• Attending a sample class to experience a college

course for yourself• Hearing from UWM alumni about what

made their experience unique and rewarding

March 6, March 14, March 27, and April 18, 2015

toGetHer, aBout 80% of uWm students receiVe More tHan

$271 million in Aid eAch YeAr.

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