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Public Research University in Milwaukee, WI. Operating on a semester system.
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37K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
6
Housing Buildings
Life in Milwaukee for University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Milwaukee.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
65
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
Milwaukee County Transit System, The Hop streetcar
Nearest Airports
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Avg Snowfall
47 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Sandburg Café
closed
Sandburg Hall, 3400 N Maryland Ave
Spring Break closure: Saturday 3/21–Saturday 3/28 CLOSED. Regular hours Monday–Friday 07:00-20:00, Saturday–Sunday 09:00-19:00
Palm Gardens
closed
Sandburg Hall, 3400 N Maryland Ave
Spring Break closure: Friday 3/20–Saturday 3/28 CLOSED. Reopens Sunday 3/29 at 19:00
Burger King
closed
UWM Student Union, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Spring Break closure: Saturday 3/21–Sunday 3/29 CLOSED. Regular hours Monday–Thursday 10:30-17:00, Friday 10:30-16:00
Taco Bell
closed
UWM Student Union, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Spring Break closure: Saturday 3/21–Sunday 3/29 CLOSED. Regular hours Monday–Thursday 10:30-16:00, Friday 10:30-14:00
Student Facilities
UWM Student Union
07:00-22:00 • 2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Services: dining, study spaces, events
Klotsche Center & Pavilion
11:00-19:00 • 3409 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Services: fitness, gym, pool
Golda Meir Library
2311 E Hartford Ave
Lapham Hall
07:00-21:00 • 3209 N Downer Ave
Services: computer labs
Lubar Hall
07:00-22:00 • 3700 W Chestnut St
Services: computer labs
Parking and Transit
Lubar Garage
garage • limited
Height clearance 7′; no free parking; enforced 24/7
NWQ Garage
garage • limited
Height clearance 6′9″; construction detour from Hartford Ave/Lot 34, enter off Newport Ave
Pavilion Garage
garage • limited
Height clearance 6′9″; enforced 24/7
Union Garage
garage • limited
Height clearance 6′10″; no overnight parking without permission
EMS Garage
garage • limited
Height clearance 6′9″
Sandburg Garage
garage • limited
Height clearance 7′
UPARK (Capitol & Humboldt)
surface • available
Free for students paying segregated fees ($37/semester otherwise); no overnight parking 2-5am; closed weekends
Campus News
Latest updates from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
UWM at Waukesha Campus to Close After Spring 2025 Semester
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee announced the closure of its UWM at Waukesha campus after the Spring 2025 semester due to declining enrollment, shifting demographics, and budgetary constraints.
Read MoreUniversity Staff Senate Agenda: Review of Key Policies
The University Staff Senate agenda for March 17 includes various discussions and policy reviews.
Mar 17, 2026
Read MoreUpcoming Events
What's happening at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Story Cart with Symphony Swan – (W)rites of Spring
Havenwoods State Forest, 6141 N Hopkins St, Milwaukee, WI, 53209
Nature walk and writing event rooted in Mia Rimmer’s interdisciplinary practice, calling participants to communicate at the speed of a flower’s unfurling. Part of Letters & Science programming.
Art & Design MFA Thesis Exhibition: Gathering | Place
Kenilworth Square East Gallery, 2155 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
MFA thesis exhibition by Peck School of the Arts students, open Saturdays 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Opening reception was March 13; artist talks held earlier.
Art & Design MA MFA Exhibition II
Kenilworth Square East Gallery, 2155 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
MA and MFA exhibition open Saturdays 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Gallery Night Reception on April 17 and Closing Reception on April 18.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 5 of 5 known dorm and housing options.
Cambridge Commons
Capacity: 650
Room types: double, single
Kenilworth Square Apartments
Capacity: 330
Room types: apartment
Purin Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: double, triple
RiverView Hall
Capacity: 488
Room types: double
Sandburg Hall
Capacity: 2800
Room types: single, double, triple
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@uwm.edu
Official Website
Visit Website →Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 9, 2026
End: May 17, 2026
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