Welcome to UW-Waukesha

Many students choose to come to UW-Waukesha because it is close to home and tuition is manageable.  While both reasons are logical and true, many students who become part of the campus community discover rich and rewarding opportunities which provide a foundation that carries them forward no matter what their next step is.

As the largest of the 13 UW Colleges, UW-Waukesha offers the advantages of a small, private college with affiliation to the publicly funded University of Wisconsin System. Starting at UW-Waukesha is truly the best start for the life you want.

The viewbook is now available for download.

Top Ten Reasons to Attend: 

1. A first-class UW education from experienced faculty who are dedicated to teaching.
2. Affordable tuition - save $$ for the junior and senior years...
3. Personal attention in small classes — faculty & staff get to know you and help you reach your goals.
4. The UW Guaranteed Transfer Program.
5. Unlimited major and career options — the best start on over 200 majors.
6. Flexible class schedules - days and evenings throughout the year.
7. Save money on living expenses — live at home and keep your job.
8. State-of-the-art facilities including — high tech classrooms, fitness center and computer and math labs.
9. Extracurricular participation and leadership opportunities (newspaper, sports, theatre, music, student government, special-interest clubs).
10. Partnerships with UW 4-year campuses: Ex. The UW Milwaukee Connection (collaborative bachelor's degrees)