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Multidisciplinary Committee-Directed PhD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The multidisciplinary committee-directed PhD program is designed to meet the needs of select, highly qualified doctoral students with unique needs and interests that cannot be met by a single existing program. The program crosses traditional disciplinary boundaries and opens new areas of instruction and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the Multidisciplinary Committee-Directed PhD Program<\/a> page or contact the Doctoral Specialist at gs-doctoralservices@uwm.edu<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exchange Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Exchange Program Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are considering taking courses under the Marquette or MCW exchange agreement, please be aware that their registration calendars are different from 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s, so it is a good idea to begin the process early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marquette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you need to apply as an non-degree student at Marquette, please do so as soon as possible. For information and a link to the application form, please visit the Marquette Graduate School Website<\/a> or the Marquette Graduate School of Management website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MCW<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Medical College calendar in particular is much shorter than 51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s, and there is a significant fee for late registration. Spring registration begins November 1st and ends November 30th. If you need to apply for non-degree status at MCW to take a course, please do so as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the MCW Admission Website<\/a> for a link to the online application form; apply as a guest graduate student. If you need assistance with the process, please contact Angela Gord in the Registrar\u2019s office at abackus@mcw.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51ÁÔÆæ\/Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Graduate Studies Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School and the Medical College of Wisconsin each have accredited MS and PhD programs. Both institutions have entered into an agreement permitting students to take courses and use the library and laboratory facilities at both schools. This formal affiliation affords unique opportunities to the institutions\u2019 faculties and students. Little duplication exists between the graduate degree programs of the two schools. Using the resources of both institutions results in programs that strengthen the educational missions of the two schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approval must be granted by both institutions before you may participate in this program. For more information about the procedures for participation, contact Chris Parks in Graduate Student Services at 414-229-6332 or ccp2@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marquette University\/51ÁÔÆæ Cooperative Graduate Student Exchange Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This exchange program enables graduate degree students in good standing to take courses that are not offered at their home institution without transferring and without any increase in tuition. Both institutions seek to help graduate students obtain appropriate coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Approval must be granted by both institutions before you may participate in this program. For more information about the procedures for participation, contact Chris Parks in Graduate Student Services at 414229-6332 or ccp2@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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