UWM Trivia
What does AISC stand for?
American Indian Student Center
True or False: You can choose your roommate in college.
✅ True – Many schools allow you to request a roommate.
True or False: You can choose every class you take in college.
False – There are required courses for your major and general education. However, once you reach your last years of college, you have a lot more freedom to choose your classes!
Who is the mascot of UWM?
Pounce Panther
True or False: All college students eat in the cafeteria every day.
False – Students often cook or eat off-campus too.
True or False: Professors take attendance in every class.
False – Some do, but many leave it up to the student, so you are in the driver's seat of your education!
How many students were enrolled at UWM in Fall 2024? *within 5,000 students
22,882 students:
• 18,674 undergraduate students
• 4,208 graduate students
• 3,303 students who are fully online
True or False: Most college students live in dorms their entire college career.
False – Many move off-campus after their first year and many live at home and commute if they live within the city.
True or False: College classes are shorter than high school classes.
True – But they often meet fewer times per week and require more outside work.
What does EQI stand for?
Electa Quinney Institute
True or False: College students have no free time.
False – Time management is key, and students do have time for fun.
True or False: You have to wait until after you graduate to do research?
False - Many students start doing research while they are working on their bachelor's degrees! We have many students within our office who do research and present at the state and nation level!
How many different states are represented at UWM?
50! In fall 2024, we had students from all 50 states attending UWM!
True or False: There are student organizations and activities for almost every interest.
True – From esports to mushrooms, there’s something for everyone!
Other orgs: sailing, robotics, smash brothers club, animation, and boxing!