UW-Waukesha, the largest of the 13 UW Colleges, offers the advantages of both a small, private college and a publicly funded university. It is your best start to a University of Wisconsin degree and unlimited job and career opportunities.
Student Profile
2242 students (Fall 2014)
48% Full Time; 52% Part-time
52%males; 48%female
76% 21 & under; 24% 22 and older
9% students of color
Associate of Arts and Science Degree Emphases:
University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 Phone: (262) 521-5200 | www.waukesha.uwc.edu/
· Anthropology
· Biological Sciences
· Business
· Chemistry
· Communication Arts
· Computer Science
· Education
· Engineering
· Environmental Studies
· Geography
· Geosciences
· Health Science
· History
· Literature
· Mathematics
· Music
· Philosophy
· Physics
· Political Science
· Pre-Nursing
· Psychology
· Sociology
· Theatre Arts
· Women’s Studies
· Writing
University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 Phone: (262) 521-5200 | www.waukesha.uwc.edu/
Majors
Start over 200 majors at UW-Waukesha
Full listing: www.waukesha.uwc.edu/majors
How do you earn a bachelor’s degree?
Students meet course requirements in two main categories.
General education requirements offered at UW-Waukesha
Many UW-Waukesha students mark the completion of the first half of a bachelor’s degree by earning the Associate of Arts and Science degree.
Major program of study
Many degree programs require some prerequisite courses before admission into a particular major. UW-Waukesha offers many of these prerequisites.
To receive a bachelor’s degree, most students must earn a minimum of 120 degree credits. After getting your best start at UW-Waukesha you can complete your bachelor’s degree by:
· Transferring to a UW four-year campus or any other college or university.
· Staying here at UW-Waukesha and taking advantage of the Collaborative Degree Program.
We’ve teamed with three UW institutions to offer the following bachelor’s degrees right on our campus:
University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 Phone: (262) 521-5200 | www.waukesha.uwc.edu/
UW-Milwaukee:
· Information Science & Technology
· Communication
· Organizational Administration with Business Minor
UW-Oshkosh
· Liberal Studies
UW-Platteville
· Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 Phone: (262) 521-5200 | www.waukesha.uwc.edu/
Guaranteed Transfer Program
The Guaranteed Transfer Program makes it possible for students to begin
their education as new freshmen at UW-Waukesha and be guaranteed
admission as a junior to any of the UW four-year campuses.
After fulfilling certain credit and grade point average requirements, you will transfer with all the rights and privileges as those who began their education at the four-year campus.
To learn more, check out www.uwc.edu/transfer/guarantee.
Top 5 UW System Transfer Destinations
■ Milwaukee ■ Whitewater ■ Madison ■ Oshkosh ■ Stevens Point
Top 5 UW Baccalaureate Transfer Majors
■ Business ■ Health Sciences ■ Communication Arts ■ Education ■ Sociology
Credit Transfer
UW Colleges is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
and is a member of the North Central Association. Therefore, credits earned
at UW-Waukesha will also be accepted by private colleges and universities in
Wisconsin and throughout the country.
Liberal Arts Education Equips Students With:
■ Excellent written and oral communication skills
■ Critical thinking skills and the ability to “think outside the box”
■ The skills to do research and gather and analyze information
■ The ability to work in teams and independently
■ Problem-solving ability
■ Adaptability and flexibility
■ The ability to reason
■ Global Perspective
University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 (262) 521-5200 | www.waukesha.uwc.edu/jobs
University of Wisconsin-Waukesha, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 Phone: (262) 521-5200 | www.waukesha.uwc.edu/