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Public Research University in Milwaukee, WI. Operating on a semester system.
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23K+
Total Enrollment
Research University
Institution Type
7
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
$1,050
Cost of Living Index
92
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
52
Bikeability
58
Public Transit
Milwaukee County Transit System, The Hop streetcar
Nearest Airports
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.2°F
Avg Snowfall
44.2 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Dining Locations
Sandburg Café
closed
Sandburg Hall, 3400 N Maryland Ave
Residential students only. Features multiple all-day mix & match food stations and four regional cuisine stations. Currently closed (8:01 PM on Thursday exceeds operating hours of 7:00 PM).
Cambridge Café
closed
Cambridge Commons, 2323 N Cambridge Ave
Residential students only. Features multiple all-day mix & match food stations and four regional cuisine stations. Operating hours not specified in available sources.
City Subs
closed
UWM Student Union, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Currently closed (8:01 PM on Thursday exceeds operating hours of 8:00 PM). UWM Student Union staple.
Burger King
closed
UWM Student Union, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Currently closed (Thursday evening exceeds operating hours).
Taco Bell
closed
UWM Student Union, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Operating hours not specified in available sources. Currently closed at 8:01 PM.
Student Facilities
UWM Student Union
07:00-22:00 • 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Services: dining, events, study spaces
Klotsche Center & Pavilion
06:00-23:00 • 3409 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Services: fitness center, gym, pool, track
Golda Meir Library
07:00-00:00 • 2311 E. Hartford Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Services: study spaces, books, computers
UWM Pavilion Fitness Center
06:00-23:00 • 3409 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Services: cardio, weights, track, sport courts
UWM Pavilion Academic Assistance Center
06:00-23:00 • 3409 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53211
Services: computers, study rooms, tutoring
Parking and Transit
Lubar Garage
garage • limited
Height clearance 7'; permit parking; no free parking; enforced 24/7
NWQ Garage
garage • limited
Height clearance 6'9"; construction detour from Hartford Ave starting 3/16/2026, enter from Newport Ave
Pavilion Garage
garage • limited
Height clearance 6'9"; permit parking; no overnight without permission
Union Garage
garage • limited
Height clearance 6'10"; no parking in circle driveways
EMS Garage
garage • limited
Height clearance 6'9"
Sandburg Garage
garage • limited
Height clearance 7'; no parking in circle driveways
UPARK (Capitol & Humboldt)
surface • available
Free for students paying segregated fees ($37/semester otherwise); no overnight parking 2-5 AM
Campus News
Latest updates from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Updated UWM Gen Ed Requirements Expected For Fall 2026
UWM is implementing updated general education requirements set to take effect Fall 2026.
Mar 12, 2026
Read MoreRaven Reveries Talk: Philosophy As a Way of Life
A conversation on philosophy as a way of life.
Mar 12, 2026
Safety Tips
Upcoming Events
What's happening at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
The Good Doctor
March 13, 2026 at 19:30 - 21:30
Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre
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: 700
Room types: two-room suites, apartment-style suites
Kenilworth Square Apartments
Capacity: 330
Room types: unknown
Purin Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: suites
RiverView Hall
Capacity: 488
Room types: suites with two double occupancy rooms
Sandburg Hall
Capacity: 2700
Room types: three- and four-room suites
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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