  {"id":444,"date":"2026-01-12T15:29:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T21:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/precollege\/?page_id=444"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:27:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T18:27:32","slug":"panther-prep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/precollege\/programs\/high-school-programs\/panther-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"Panther Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Panther Prep<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p>The Mini-Courses Panther Prep Summer Camp is designed for rising 9th and 10th grade students, providing them with a three-day, two-night residential experience on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (51ÁÔÆæ) campus. This immersive program aims to help students explore university life, gain academic insights, and develop essential skills for postsecondary enrollment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the camp, students will stay overnight in campus dormitories, giving them a taste of independent living and a deeper understanding of student life. The program includes hands-on experiences led by university faculty and staff.&nbsp;Students will engage in a variety of academic and on-campus programs, exploring different disciplines and understanding college coursework expectations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A unique feature of the camp is the \u201cMy Panther Story\u201d project. Throughout the program, students will document their personal learning moments,&nbsp;identify&nbsp;their goals, and record reflections on their experiences. This multimedia project will culminate in a final showcase event where students present their \u201cMy Panther Story\u201d to peers, families and staff highlighting their journey and growth during the camp.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-p-card--contact uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--profile-header-text\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Mini-Course Program<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<ul class=\"uwm-c-list--contact uwm-c-list--cleanlist\">\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-envelope fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"mailto:minicourses@uwm.edu\">minicourses@uwm.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-mobile-screen-button fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"tel:414-229-6236\">414-229-6236<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot fa-fw\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.uwm.edu\/map\/locations\/1961\">Mitchell Hall, Room 177<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/precollege\/directory\/?_people_categories_facet=mini-courses-program\" class=\"uwm-p-card--link\">Staff Directory<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-block-otp-nav \"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-program-dates\">Program Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2026\">2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>July&nbsp;7th- July&nbsp;9th, Tuesday-Thursday; Two-night Residential Experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The program begins at 9:00am&nbsp;July 7th and ends at 3:00pm on July 9th.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The showcase will take place on Thursday, July 9th from 2:00pm-3:00pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-eligibility\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Students must be in grades 9-10 (2026-27&nbsp;academic year)&nbsp;and&nbsp;must have a minimum core&nbsp;GPA of 2.0.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-registration\">Registration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage you to use the online form for the quickest response. However, you\u2019re also welcome to contact the Mini-Courses Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" rel=\"\">Panther Prep Online Application<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-policies-amp-fees\">Policies &amp; Fees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cost\">Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The cost for the&nbsp;Panther Prep&nbsp;program is $350.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scholarships\">Scholarships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DPI Precollege Scholarships are available for students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch.&nbsp;The DPI Precollege Scholarship is included in the application. Students may receive a maximum of three DPI Precollege Scholarships per year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-payments\">Payments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mini-Courses can only accept payments of cash or check\/money order (made payable to UW-Milwaukee Mini-Course Program) by mail. Credit card\/over&nbsp;the phone&nbsp;payments are not available. If you prefer to make payment in person, please contact Mini-Courses Staff.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-payment-address\">Payment Address<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ Mini-Courses<br>P.O. 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