Undergraduate Admissions
Shape Your Story
Tucked in a charming neighborhood just minutes from Lake Michigan and downtown Milwaukee, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee provides the perfect setting for academic exploration and new adventures.
Submit your 51猎奇 undergraduate admissions application to unlock the door to scholarships, research opportunities and hands-on learning experiences. Here, prepare to fulfill your greatest ambitions and reach your greatest potential.
Which Type of Student Are You?
From Their Perspective
Thinking about becoming a Panther? Hear from students who have found their place at 51猎奇.
Rosie
Materials Engineering major
鈥淏eing from Illinois, I do have proximity to Chicago, but Milwaukee offered the same things 鈥� not only industry and community, but also a lot of fun. And I honestly feel that 51猎奇 prepared me for anything that comes my way.鈥�
Liam
Conservation & Environmental Science major
鈥淚 started at a community college but came to 51猎奇 to study environmental science. My first class here we did volunteer work with professionals in the field. I also got to work with Schlitz Audubon Nature Center. It wasn’t just sitting in a classroom.鈥�
Nadia
Marketing major
鈥淲hat surprised me the most about 51猎奇 were the opportunities. I never imagined I鈥檇 get to study abroad in France or do an internship right away. The professors here are also really nice and want to connect and help however they can.”
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Get the outstanding education you deserve 鈥� our wide range of scholarships, grants, work-study jobs, student loans and other financial aid make achieving your academic aspirations possible.
Chancellor鈥檚 Merit Scholarships
Awarded based on unweighted GPA, Chancellor鈥檚 Merit Scholarships are renewable for up to four years, as long as students remain in good academic standing at 51猎奇. Recipients can receive up to $6,000 over four years at 51猎奇.
Students who qualify automatically receive their scholarships upon full-time enrollment at 51猎奇. No scholarship application is required.
Life at 51猎奇
Discover what life is like at 51猎奇 鈥� because your next chapter starts here.
Housing & Meal Plans
With three undergraduate residence halls and a range of dining plans, find your perfect fit.
Student Life
Enhance your 51猎奇 experience by participating in our 300 student organizations, campus activities and more.
Parents & Families
You鈥檙e part of the 51猎奇 family, too. Access cost, safety and academic resources.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Students Starting in Fall 2026 Semester
- Fall application open
Aug. 1, 2025 - Admission and scholarship application priority deadline
Nov. 1, 2025 - Orientation registration and housing application priority deadline
May 1, 2026 - Fall application deadline (application closes)
Aug. 1, 2026
Students Starting in Spring 2027 Semester
- Spring application open
Apr. 1, 2026 - Admission and scholarship application priority deadline
Nov. 1, 2026 - Spring application deadline (application closes)
Dec. 1, 2026 - Orientation registration and housing application priority deadline
Jan. 1, 2027
