University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Diverse campus, everything compacted but its here. I always see UWM on tv for some many good things and students or leaders expressing themselves, it really offers so many things to do the live up why so many people I’ve met always smile when they talk about their experiences at UWM.
UWM IS on the east-​side, one of the most cultural sides of towns. And check this out, its the largest in the Midwest for veterans! Awesome.

Graduation ceremony was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyy too long! Also, what was up with all those «feel good» videos that took forever to get through at the start of the program? We get it already; the future is in the hands of these bright young graduates. Think of a new schtick. There was also some incredibly lame auto tuned song played during the videos. Not cool at all. Good thing I’m never coming back here again. Eat shit

For my 200^th review (both total, and in 2014, I’ve been a busy guy) I wanted to take on something a little bit… bigger.
UWM, how’s that for big. Try massive. Should I be making a cup of coffee for this review? No one will ever read this, because seriously, who consults Unilocal before picking a school? I’ll still have some measure of personal satisfaction though, so to hell with it.
I’m a recent grad. I had mixed experiences at UWM. On one hand, it’s a school that’s very much on the rise. On the other hand, it’s definitely got some problems in certain departments in terms of instructor quality and the general competence of administrative support. The new freshwater sciences school is making a splash (sorry, that was just… bad) both here in Milwaukee and nationally as something that’s really one of a kind.
But that’s not where my expertise is, no.
My background is in neuroscience. That means the psychology department, folks. I have a BA in psychology (they introduced the BS in my final semester, Christ!). Honestly, almost universally I can’t say enough good about the department. The professors were absolutely knowledgeable about their areas of expertise and the department was adaptable and responsive. The people who worked in the department office were fantastic and there are some really awesome people who are here doing some super cool research, both on the applied and basic ends of the field.
Some of my experiences in other departments were less positive, however. The French department was an unmitigated disaster. Disinterested grad students TAing courses; that’s par for the course in many places, but these people were truly not competent enough to lead a course. I remember one particular incident in which the grad student teaching one of my courses had not actually booked a room for the final oral exams. This meant that we started a full 45 minutes late (some people had other exams to get to!), and we got to watch our TA get thoroughly chewed out by a department head. If only the chewing out reflected actual care, no. Another higher-​up would go on to help proctor a written exam for huge groups of students taking the same course, where she stumbled to communicate even the most basic instructions.
Likewise, my ex-​fiancée had (and still has, to my knowledge) constant problems with the bursar’s office and financial aid. They once failed to charge her an online fee for a class (which we didn’t realize, you sorta expect them to calculate their bills accurately, you know?), and then added the charge like a week before sign-​ups for the next semester, meaning her PAWS account showed a balance due and she could not then sign up for classes on time. Complete, utter crap. The financial aid office was just no good at answering questions about anything.
She also had problems in SOIS. One professor in particular was a complete horse’s ass. Despite several complaints against him, by the assistant dean’s own admission, which were substantially similar to my ex’s own their response was lukewarm at best. That department also had serious problems with several professors being apparently completely unable to actually convey the necessary information in an online format. There were many problems where problems/​tests didn’t actually examine the material covered, or where class materials (e.g. powerpoint slides) were just formatted in a way where they were straight-​up illegible.
This is especially frustrating because that department puts a lot of emphasis on teaching technologies used to convey information. They have lectures about this stuff, but then they never actually use it when the course might call for it.
In terms of a campus, I like the compactness of UWM. Students in Madison will sometimes have 10 – 15 minutes to traverse basically the entirety of their downtown area; Panthers don’t have to worry about that – you can get from the engineering building to the Downer buildings in about 15 minutes if you really had to. Some of the buildings have a bit of a brutalist look to them (I’m looking at you, Curtin Hall), but on the whole it’s really pretty okay.
It certainly doesn’t have the campus community of many other schools. For a transplant like I was when I first started at UWM, that can be a little unnerving – it’s a relatively difficult place to meet people – but it does have it’s pockets of friendliness if you look hard.
On the whole, I’m happy about my time at UWM. If I had to pick a single word to boil things down to in description of the school it’d be this: ascendant. In terms of research and teaching, UWM is getting better by the day. I really hope that continues.

I graduated from the University of Wisconsin-​Milwaukee with a degree in Criminal Justice, and I thought it was a very quality learning institution. Like previous reviews have said going here gives you connections within the City of Milwaukee, which unlike other universities in Wisconsin places you a prime job market. There’s a large alumni network in the city. A Very good school for commuters, not so much for people living on campus. Speaking of which, the U lines go straight to UWM and make commuting easier, but parking is still horrible.
Specifically for my program, I had some of the leading experts in my field teaching at the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, many of which ranged from experience in the job market to academia. I definitely had some memorable professors. The union cafeteria sucks, but downstairs you can go to the gasthaus and purchase beer and pub food.
Also we have a division one basketball team.

This is the type of school that can get so many complaints because of the number of students enrolled. I however long the large student body, it gives me more of a challenge to stand out. And even with the large student body, my professors are always more than willing to meet with me if I have a question or just want to come and sit and chat for a bit.
The old buildings on campus give the University lots of character and is easy on the eyes. The campus offers many great food options from wraps to sushi in the student Union. And if you are feeling really stressed, stop down at the GastHaus for a pint of beer. 5 stars to a great University that has changed me for the better and allowed me to expand my knowledge.

I have been taking night classes here for the last couple of years. Super nice college with an updated Union.
I really like the atmosphere here that it is a smaller footprint campus yet still has a ton of undergrads and great graduate programs.
I have gone to the bowling alley, performance center, gym, and movie theater. On top of going to multiple buildings for class. Some buildings are older but that adds to the character. Great place to study on the 3^rd floor of the library in the stacks.
I would recommend this college to anyone I speak to.

I got my marketing degree here longer ago than I’m prepared to share with the internet universe just now. But I did love it here. I never really fell out of love with this part of Milwaukee either.
North tower! The palms! The flicks! The upass (free bus rides for students) and the 30 and 10 line, The living learning center (no dorms have computer labs anymore, do they?) I worked all over campus, at the library, computer lab, and even did a very brief stint in campus security (wouldn’t you feel safe with me patrolling?)
Friends I went to school with like to say we set a trend, cuz while I had a great time here, it was definately not the «in» school it appears to be now back in the mid 90s (oops). It seems still like a great campus, only bigger and more connected. Unlike Madison, I think uw-​Milwaukee gives you a good college experience while exposing you to more of a real life city experience. I have nothing but fond memories of my time here and am always proud to say I graduated here

I received my masters degree from UWM, and I am ever thankful for the experiences this university has given me.
UWM is different from UW-​Madison (where I received my undergrad), and this is what I wanted. It was what I came for.
UWM field work gave me the city. It gave me life at it’s grittiest, and pushed me to look myself in the mirror and develop self-​awareness. I worked for 2 years as a trauma counselor for sexual assault and abuse survivors on the south side. I also had a collaboration with a domestic violence agency downtown, and a women’s housing complex on the east side. UWM gave me that. My advisors and field instructors were top notch, and gave me the direct practice experience I needed as a masters level social work student. UWM gave me real world practice along with theory, and that is an irreplaceable part of the superb training I was given, and pushed to embrace and learn from.
The teachers in the school of social work are seasoned, filled to brimming with life stories and teachable lessons. They were involved in my education, always open to questions and concerns, pushed me to become the best that I could be, and gave me wisdom and moments of reflection when I struggled.
I could not have asked for a better education as a social worker.
Thank you UW-​Milwaukee, and the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare.
As I move on to other parts of the country, and the world — I will always speak highly of UWM.
Proud Panther!

Solid university for the price you pay.
I’m currently a senior at UWM in the business school. I can say I’ve enjoyed my undergrad education here. I went to Marquette my freshman year and did not like it at all. Too many rich preps from Chicago for my liking. Everyone was like the same. This is definitely NOT the case at UWM. The student union offers a lot of opportunities for people watching. I honestly didn’t know some of the strangest people in the city go to this school. They must be in the art/​music school. Lots of hilarious eavesdropping chances too.
UWM really is an unappreciated school in our city. I get a lot of «oh, you go to UWM? You must have a 4.0 because that school is easy.» Um no. I don’t get why it has this reputation at all. If you don’t try, you will not do well. It’s the same as any other college. UWM offers lots of classes and majors as well. It’s really a great school, located in a great area. The eastside has everything a college student could want. Great places to eat, drink, and just hangout. It sure beats the area Marquette is located in by a mile.
Really undervalued, but a very good school.

Well I am astonished that you can review an entire University but I guess anything goes on Unilocal!I enjoy this campus very much! It is a cool mix between old and new from buildings built in the early 1900’s to 1970’s on the west part of campus to the newest including Lubar School Of Business and the Union. This school has a lot to offer and it is an excellent business school. The one thing that I have a problem with is how small the campus is compared to the amount of students that attend. Approx. 30,000 students for approx. 4 square blocks of campus. ness… granted, UWM is mainly a commuter school it can get a bit much when your walking in a line of 100 people trying to rush to class when everyone else is taking their sweet old time… However, this campus is a great college to go to for this part of your life. It’s located in one of the most diverse places in the country, and Milwaukee itself has a lot to offer to the students of UWM!

One of the leading public universities for research in Wisconsin. A great selection of classes and majors. A lot of programs to help people get involved.

When I first arrived at UW-​Milwaukee in the fall of 1999, UWM was freshly making an attempt at shedding its commuter college status. When my parents grew up in Milwaukee, the college was a suitcase campus where there was no real camaraderie and students left after classes ended. When I moved into the 21^st floor of arguably one of the tallest and nicest dorms in the country, I felt a change of attitude brewing. It started, interestingly enough with the UWM Panther basketball team. The women’s team made a run to the NCAA tournament playing Duke and was followed by recent success of the men’s team including a march to the Sweet Sixteen where the Panthers eventually lost to fellow UWM alum coached Illinois. Between my arrival they have remodeled numerous campus facilities including constructing a fourth dorm tower and creating an impressive workout facility at the Klotsche Center. Now known as Wisconsin’s best urban research university, students can pick from a vast majority of studies and get a great education from foremost professors. For example, the School of Architecture and Urban Planning is in the top-​five nationally and the School of Nursing lead the pack as well. In the years to come, UWM will surely continue to be one of the best colleges in the state if not the country.