{"id":25237,"date":"2023-12-01T13:30:15","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T19:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/?page_id=25237"},"modified":"2024-01-04T13:42:04","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T19:42:04","slug":"future-graduate-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/letters-science\/students\/future-graduate-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Future Graduate Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Welcome! Future graduate students looking to specialize in a field within the College of Letters & Science will find many of their questions answered here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are looking for program-specific information, visit the website for that program. This site contains general information widely applicable to the graduate programs<\/a> in the College of Letters & Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The College of Letters & Science offers a variety of graduate programs at the master\u2019s, doctoral, and certificate levels. Our exceptional research reputation attracts students from around the world, and local professionals find that our degrees help them with career advancement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

51ÁÔÆæ is one of just two public research universities in the State of Wisconsin. We also hold Carnegie R1 status – a mark of excellence for our research productivity. The College of Letters & Science is the research powerhouse of the campus. We are one of nine colleges within 51ÁÔÆæ, but account for more than 50% of the research grants and activity on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

View recent research news.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programs and Faculty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Explore our programs<\/a> to learn more about what we have to offer. We encourage you to explore the department website for the program you are interested in. If there\u2019s a faculty member whose research interests align with yours, please go ahead and reach out directly to them. The program is also your source for questions about research, course requirements and other details about the program. You will find each program’s contact information on their website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions about the application process, contact the 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

51ÁÔÆæ Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t find a better location to complete graduate training than the City of Milwaukee. We are located just five minutes from Lake Michigan, 15 minutes from downtown Milwaukee, and 90 minutes from Chicago. Our students enjoy easy access to internships, jobs and professional networks, and the social life available in a bigger city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about the neighborhoods near campus and other exciting features about Milwaukee<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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FAQ Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Applying to Graduate School<\/div>
All applications to a graduate program go through the 51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School. <\/div>51ÁÔÆæ Graduate School<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Deadlines to Apply<\/div>
Deadlines vary by program with some as early as December the year prior to attendance. Review the application deadline for the program you are interested in.<\/div>Application Deadlines<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
International Applicants<\/div>
International applicants complete the regular application for admission but may also need to complete additional steps such as providing proof of English proficiency.<\/div>Info for International Graduate Applicants<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Available L&S Graduate Programs<\/div>
View a list of the graduate programs available through the College of Letters & Science. <\/div>View Available L&S Graduate Programs<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Professional Development<\/div>
51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Graduate School has a number of resources to help students successfully complete their graduate education and resources for career planning \u2013 both in academia and outside of academia. <\/div>View Professional Development<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Health and Wellness<\/div>
The Graduate School\u2019s health and wellness series provides events, activities and seminars to help graduate students achieve physical, mental, educational and financial wellness as they attend school. <\/div>View Health and Wellness<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Costs and Financial Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tuition Costs<\/div>
Understand the current rates for graduate tuition and fees.<\/div>Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Housing and Dining Plan Costs<\/div>
Understand the current rates for on-campus housing and dining plans. <\/div>On-Campus Housing and Dining Plans<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Assistantships<\/div>
Financial support in the form of teaching or research assistantships varies greatly from program to program. General information about assitantships is available from the Graduate School. Questions about assistantships in a specific program should be directed to that program.<\/div>Teaching and Research Assistantships<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Fellowships<\/div>
51ÁÔÆæ\u2019s Graduate School offers a limited number of fellowships. <\/div>View Fellowships<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Scholarships<\/div>
Scholarship availability is limited at the graduate level and varies greatly from program to program. When funds are available, faculty often select student recipients based on academic performance; these have no student application. Students can also use the 51ÁÔÆæ Scholarship Portal to look for scholarships they qualify for.<\/div>View Scholarships<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

Campus Resources<\/h2>\r\n

Enhance your college experience and unlock even more opportunities on campus. Start career planning, participate in wellness activities, \r\nconduct cutting-edge research and more.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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