11 Reasons Why You Should Choose UWM
May 1 is known nationally as #DecisionDay. We’re always excited to see our future Panthers share their decision to our university. Here are some of the reasons they decided the Panther Family as their home.
Campus
Whether you’ve got dreams of the big city or looking for a small community, UWM has you covered. A quick ten-minute walk can get you from one end of campus to the other, but a ten-minute bus ride can have you all the way downtown! It’s a win-win situation.
Alumni
With more than 178,000 living alumni, UWM has helped shaped businesses, education, entertainment, science and arts. Some notable alumni include Willem Dafoe, Satya Nadella, Frank Caliendo, Kimberley Motely and so many more. We can only image the fantastic things you’ll do!
Diversity
As the most diverse institution in the University of Wisconsin System, we’re a learning destination for more than 25,000 students. See why so many students love calling UWM home.
Research
As a top research university, there are opportunities for our students to create their own path and learn about anything and everything they ever dreamed of! What do you want to research?
Big opportunities
Milwaukee’s downtown is close to campus. There’s so many internship opportunities, and you’re sure to find some amazing opportunities to further your career and get hands-on experience!
LGBTQ+ friendly
UWM continues to be named one of America’s most welcoming universities for LGBTQ+ students. The annual Campus Pride Index places UWM among the country’s top 25 LGBT-friendly colleges or universities.
Lake life
Lake Michigan is right in our backyard. Spend the warm-weather days playing volleyball at Bradford Beach and the cold-weather days taking in the beautifully frozen-over marina.
Gorgeous views
From the beautiful buildings and the fountain on campus to the Milwaukee River and the Art Museum downtown, MKE is filled with gorgeous views just waiting for a selfie!
Academics
With 192 degree programs to choose from, UWM has one that’s right for you. Whether you’re looking to explore your options, land a job before graduation day or enroll in graduate school, our array of degree programs prepares UWM grads for in-demand jobs and exciting careers.
City of Festivals
Known as the “City of Festivals,” there’s great street festivals and special events all year. Attending UWM means never missing the fun.
Environmentally-friendly campus
UWM is an award-winning green school and currently ranks #45 on the Sierra Club’s Top 50 environmental universities. We continue to strive for a green campus each day!
If you’re planning to attend UWM next year for any of these reasons or others, tag, tweet and Instagram a photo of yourself wearing UWM gear with #UWMDecisionDay!