University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee accepts transfer credits. Additionally, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 48% of students who start college at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	–	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee?

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

When choosing a major, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee false.University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Require Internships?

🟨 University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Library

The main library on campus is the Golda Meir Library.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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