University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Quick Facts about the University Type of School: UW-Milwaukee has 3 campuses; Main campus is a 4-year college; Waukesha and Washington County campuses are 2-year colleges Location: Located in South Eastern Wisconsin Size: Main campus in Milwaukee: 26,167 • Waukesha campus in Waukesha: 1,544 • Washington County campus in West Bend: 605 Fun Facts: Home to Wisconsin’s largest online education program, with 40 fully online certificate and degree programs. Wisconsin’s only program in American Sign Language.
Programs Offered: UWM offers 199 degree programs. Learn More! Application Process Common App/Institutional App: Institutional App/UWM App for all students and Common App for New Freshmen only: Apply at UWM
Deadlines: March 1, 2021 admission application priority deadline for Fall 2021. May 1, 2021 confirmation deposit and housing contract due for Fall 2021
Necessary Materials: • UW-system application • Application fee or fee waiver • High school or college transcript • ACT/SAT scores (optional this year for Fall 2021 new freshmen) • Letters of recommendation not required, but considered if you send them • Minimum requirements: 4 units English, 3 units each of Math, Natural Science and Social Science, 4 unites of Academic Electives Disability Services
Name of Office: Accessibility Resource Center
Contact Person: [email protected]
Location: Mitchell Hall, Room 115, 3203 N. Downer Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53211
Website: https://uwm.edu/arc/ Application Process for Students with Disabilities
1. Apply and get admitted to UW-Milwaukee 2. Submit an ARC Academic Accommodation application: https://uwm.edu/arc/arconnect2020/ 3. Submit disability documentation. Documentation Guidelines 4. Meet with ARC Access Specialist for an initial appointment before your first semester begins ▪ Review documentation, student history and accommodations ▪ Ask questions ▪ Discuss how to access accommodations at UWM Examples of Academic Accommodations
• Alternative testing: extended time, minimally distracting environment, computer access, scribe, electronic reader
• Assistive technology: smart pen, software programs such as Read&Write, CCTV, screen readers, etc.
• Notetaking: smart pens, note-taking software (Glean) • Alternative text: enlarged print, electronic (audio), braille
• Sign language interpreting
• Realtime Captioning
• Laboratory and Library Assistance Mental Health Resources
Where to find them: University Counseling Services (UCS)
How to access: Visit website: https://uwm.edu/norris/university-counseling-services/ or contact [email protected] or 414-229-4133 Services offered: counseling, crisis and consultation, outreach, psychiatry, let’s talk
Contact UCS for detailed information. Disability Specific Resources
DREAM at UWM: Disability Rights, Education, Activism, and Mentoring. Student run group that gathers regularly to exchange information, promote self-advocacy, provide encouragement, and explore resources.
DREAM Video with Audio Description and Captions
Autism Spectrum Social Group A social group for students who are on the Autism Spectrum. The group generally meets twice per month during the academic year. Activities include informal conversations, board games, ping pong and other events and activities as decided by the group members. Group on hold fall 2021 due to COVID-19.
Fun Videos/Supplemental Materials
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Campus Information
Virtual Campus Tour Contacts
ARC Office Phone: 414-229-6287 ARC Office Email: [email protected] General ARC Inquiry Form: Accommodation Information Request Form