Frequent student/ parent Questions
UWM General Questions
Applications & Deadlines
Milwaukee Facts
OUA Fun!
100

What office is also in the LECWC? 

The Lubar Entrepreneurship Center!

100

What was the Old Northwest quad building (prior to being torn down) once functioning as? 

columbia st mary's hospital 

100

Where can students go to fill out an application in the welcome center?

The two computers in the lobby! 

100

What side of the city are we on?

The East side

100

what are the cods favorite thing to do during the day... 

pre tour 

200

Do we require students to live in the residence halls? 

First year students are required to unless they submit an exemption form. 

200
Estimate number of UWM undergraduate students?
19,217
200

Where can students find their next steps to complete tasks?

Bonus points for 50 if you know the website 

Admissions portal 

Bonus: uwm.edu/admissionsportal

200

Milwaukee is known as "blank" city

Cream

200

Which two OUA teams work in the Welcome Center and which two work in Mellencamp? 


Visit Team

Recruitment

Operations

New Student Programs

300

Does UW-Milwaukee require test scores for admissions? 

No! 

300

What do auditors ABSOLUTELY need to provide as a part of their application material? 

a form of ID verification to prove they are 60+ or proof of disability. 

300
What is the recommended timeline for students to complete course placement before their orientation date?

two weeks! 

300

What bronze statue is found on the Milwaukee river walk? 


Bonus 100 if you can name the show this character is from

The bronze fonz lol


Happy days 

300

Name three musical artists that OUA talks about non stop 

- bad bunny

-taylor swift

-harry styles 

400

What is the full acronym for FAFSA? 

Free application for federal student aid 

400

What office provides comprehensive services and accommodations for students? 

Accesibility Resource Center

400

When does the application open for the following fall start term?

August 1st! 

400

name the tied-arch bridge that connects Interstate 794 in downtown Milwaukee

The home bridge 

400

How many OUA kids/babies are there currently? age five and younger... 

11

500

When is the deadline to submit the general scholarship application for fall 2027 admitted students?

bonus if you know where students apply for scholarships 

November 1st!

UWM panther portal 

500

What three schools are only offered at UWM? 

Freshwater science, public health, and architecture 

500

What are the three ways new freshmen students can submit applications to UW-Milwaukee?

-UW System Application

-Common Application

-Direct Admit Application

500

What was the original mascot of UW-Milwaukee? 

The Cardinal 

500

What should you always have in your hand when you go get a COD for a walk in?

contact cards :)

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