University of Wisconsin, Whitewater

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The University of Wisconsin Whitewater
(often referred to as UW Whitewater, UWW, or by
locals as simply Whitewater) is a
four-year public coeducational higher
education institution that belongs to the
University of Wisconsin System, a group of
thirteen public universities in Wisconsin
that together represent nearly 190,000
students statewide. As its name suggests,
UW Whitewater is located in the city of
Whitewater, in the state of Wisconsin. The
university was founded in 1868 and is the
second oldest of the University of
Wisconsin System member institutions.

UW Whitewater is regionally accredited by
the North Central Association of Colleges
and Secondary Schools to award bachelor's,
master's and doctoral degrees in an array
of academic fields of study and
disciplines. Total annual enrollment at UW
Whiterwater is roughly 11,500, which is
composed of 10,200 undergraduate and 1,300
graduate students.

General
Information

The University of Wisconsin Whitewater is
a large, versatile school that truly
offers something for everyone! Whether you
have a laser-like focus on a specific
field or you don't know yet what sort of
career you want to have, UWW is a great
place to start. As you pursue academic
success with the help of expert faculty
members and great research resources, you
can round out your experience with a range
of athletic opportunities and a vibrant
campus life. With a commitment to
diversity, creativity, and high standards
in every area, UWW has a program to match
each student's needs.

Admissions Information

UWW concentrates on academic achievement
as well as personal strengths, like
leadership and creativity, when reviewing
applications. All applicants are given a
thorough consideration, using the
university's core values as a guide. The
application fee is $44.00, and the
deadline for application for attendance in
the fall is May 1.

Transferring students will find it easy to
make the switch to UWW, with the help of
counselors, an orientation program, and
numerous campus services.

College Majors

The school offers a very large array of
majors to fit whatever goals and careers
its students aim for. From
pre-professional degrees to master's
degrees in education and MBAs, academic
excellence takes priority across all four
departments. Applicants will find a range
of specific options within each of the
following categories, among others:

• Art, Music, and Theater (Including

  graphic design, art history, and
  education. Music includes performance,
  theory, and education)

• Biology, Chemistry, and
  Physics
• Business and Marketing (Including

  education and business law)

• Computer Science, Media Arts,
  and Game Development
• Economics, Finance, and
  Mathematics
• Education (Including
  elementary, languages, history, and
  physical education)
• International Studies
• Pre-professional Degrees
• Psychology and Sociology

Undergraduate
Programs

Students at UWW prepare for the career of
their dreams by pursuing one of the
following degree programs, focusing on
their specific area of interest while also
gaining a well-rounded general education.

• College of Arts & Sciences
• Art
• Art Education
• Journalism
• Multimedia Digital Arts
• Music
• Music Education
• Communication
• Theatre
• Theatre Education
• Business & Economics
• Accounting
• Business Education
• Economics
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• General Business
• Human Resource Management
• Information Technology
  Infrastructure
• Integrated Science and Business
• Management
• Management (Computer Systems)
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Letters & Sciences
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Economics
• English
• French
• Geography
• German
• History
• Integrated Science and Business
• International Studies
• Liberal Studies
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Political Science
• Public Policy and Administration
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Women's Studies
• Education
• Art Education
• Communication Sciences and
  Disorders
• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Middle/Secondary Education
• Occupational and Environmental
  Safety and Health
• Physical Education
• Special Education

Graduate
Programs

The following master's degree programs are
available for those who have already
graduated with their bachelor's degree:

• Accounting
• Applied Economics
• Business Administration
• Business and Marketing Education
• Communication
• Communication Sciences and
  Disorders
• Counseling
• Educational Leadership & Policy
  Analysis
• Professional Development
• Safety
• School Business Management
• School Psychology
• Special Education

In addition to these graduate programs,
UWW also offers a number of certificate
programs for bachelor's degree holders,
which help graduates hone their skills and
become more competitive in the job market:

• Addictions Counseling
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Autism Specialist
• Community Counseling
• Construction Safety
• Graduate Business Foundations
• Higher Education Counseling
• Human Resource Management
• Occupational Ergonomics
• Professional Development Process
• Reading Teacher License
• School Counseling
• Teaching in Alternative Education
  Settings (TAES)
• Transition Specialist

Online
Degrees and Programs

In order to make education more accessible
and affordable to its students, UWW offers
a number of courses online. For
undergraduates, these courses include
Business, Liberal Studies, Political
Science, and Early Childhood Education

Graduate students can take MBA, library
media, and education courses online.
Licensing courses for Alternative
Education programs are available for both
undergraduate and graduate students.

Accreditation

The programs at UWW are accredited by
nationally recognized authorities,
periodically reviewed to ensure that
students are receiving quality education
in their specific field of study. These
authorities include the American Chemical
Society, National Association of the
Schools of Music, Council on Social Work
Education, and National Association of
Schools of Theatre. Comprehensively, UWW
is accredited by the North Central
Association of the Higher Learning
Commission.

Departments

There are four main departments within the
school:

• Arts & Communication

• Education & Professional
  Studies

• Business & Economics

• Letters & Sciences

Financial Aid
and Scholarships

UWW offers an Academic Excellence
scholarship to qualifying Wisconsin
residents who maintain certain enrollment
standards, as well as an International
Student scholarship.

Federal grants are available for education
at UWW; incoming students are advised to
conduct a FAFSA search to see which grants
might fit their needs.

UWW offers a financial aid office to help
students discover what aid they are
eligible for, as well as powerful online
resources to explore national and local
loan/grant possibilities. Students may
apply for employment on campus to help
meet financial needs.

Athletics

As a NCAA Division III school, UWW offers
baseball, basketball, football, and soccer
programs (among others) led by top-notch
coaches. The school's teams regularly win
state and national titles, including a
recent national gymnastics championship.
Students with less-widely known athletic
interests can participate in the diving,
bowling, or wrestling programs.

Student Housing

With some exceptions, students with fewer
than 60 credit-hours must live on campus.
UWW offers comfortable, clean, safe
residences for its students, with a
variety of occupancy and location options.
All halls are smoke- and substance-free
and allow students to socialize, build
lasting relationships, and help each other
reach their academic goals.

General Information

Admissions Information

College Majors

*We do not guarantee
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subject to change. You should
confirm all information with a
college admissions officer.