University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students' favorite campus traditions are Fall Welcome and PantherFest.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students live off campus. In 2023, 18% of undergrads at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 82% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Athletics

At University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee:

Is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UW Milwaukee campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

UW Milwaukee offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, take Interstate 94 to Milwaukee, WI. If you need to fly, book your flight to General Mitchell International airport.

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