- Find a club, sport, or other organization to participate in! You can , their meeting times, contact information, and more.
- Students are also encouraged to attend the Involvement Fairs that are held once a semester. These fairs give students the opportunity to meet many clubs and organizations in person.
- The University Center (UC) offers many throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Academics and Student Success
- Ensure that your student is in communication with their instructor to find out what they missed in class, and to ask for support where needed.
- Students who are too ill to eat a meal in the dining halls can have a friend pick up a meal and bring it back to the residence hall.
- A student’s advisor depends on many factors including the number of units they've earned and if they've chosen a degree program.
- Most first year students begin their advising career with the Academic Advising & Exploration Center (AAEC).
- More information about the Academic Advising & Exploration Center and how students work with their advisor can be found on the .
- Students can see who their Advisor is in .
- UW-Whitewater acknowledges students for their academic, athletic, and extracurricular achievements through an online platform called Merit. You can to receive notifications of your student’s achievements.
- Tutoring appointments can be held virtually or in-person.
- Schedule appointments through under the "Appointments" tab.
- Check out our Tutorial Service below:
- Student education records are considered confidential and cannot be released without the written consent of a student.
- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 - commonly known as FERPA, the Privacy Act, or the Buckley Amendment - is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the right of students to inspect and review their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate and misleading data through informal and formal hearings.
Campus Life
- Find a club, sport, or other organization to participate in! You can view the many organizations we have on campus, their meeting times, contact information, and more on .
- Students are also encouraged to attend the Involvement Fairs that are held once a semester. These fairs give students the opportunity to meet many clubs and organizations in person.
- The University Center (UC) offers many .
- Encourage your student to visit the UC!
Students can find the UW-Whitewater Events calendar at .
- Campus Lost & Found is located on the main floor of the University Center at
- Student organizations are great for making new friends, meeting people, and making connections on campus! Many organizations are also great opportunities to further your professional development, try new interests, and learn outside of the classroom.
- Make time to attend some (UC)! We offer many fun opportunities for students to relax, have fun, and meet new people.
- Encourage your student to view the many organizations we have on campus, their meeting times, contact information, and more on .
- Reassure your student that it is okay to ask for help, ranging from their academic advisor, instructor, resident assistant, to a fellow classmate.
Dining and Housing Services
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- Various helpful are provided by the Dining Services team.
- Based on the Board of Regents' Residency Requirement, freshman and sophomores are required to reside in university-operated residence halls.
- Exceptions are: Married students, veterans, students commuting from the home of a parent or legal guardian (40 miles), students age 21 by the first day of the fall semester, and those having applied for and received through University Housing.
- for new students become available in early October.
- We recommend students submit their housing contract and deposit as soon as possible.
Yes, there is a .
- Mutual requests for specific individuals are honored when possible.
- Roommates are assigned on the basis of information supplied by the student in their profile on the contract.
- Residence halls are locked 24 hours a day and students are issued a key to gain access.
- There is always a staff member on duty to uphold policies and procedures. For a comprehensive list, please visit .
- Campus is staffed 24 hours a day by a sworn and armed police force.
Generally, this will require a meeting with the Complex Director to discuss the reason(s) for the request and to discuss the options available to the student.
- Each residence hall is a bit different, but here’s a look at what’s included with most on-campus housing:
- Fully furnished rooms
- Laundry included in housing fee
- Cable TV with 100+ channels (including streaming service)
- 100% Wi-Fi coverage in the Residence Halls, wired connections available as well.
- Lounges, common areas, study areas, and computer labs
- Programming, events, and activities for students
- TVs, pool tables, and other games
- Different living options including substance-free, wellness and quiet floors, and gender-inclusive options.
- Vending machines
There is always a staff member on duty to uphold policies and procedures. For a comprehensive list, please visit
- When you are sending a package or envelope via USPS to your campus address please use the following format:
Student first & last name
Room Number, Residence Hall
Residence Hall Street Address
Whitewater, WI 53190 - All Amazon packages, and any other package that is not sent via USPS should be addressed as follows:
Student first & last name
Goodhue Hall
790 W. Starin Rd
Whitewater, WI 53190
- In partnership with the on campus, the rainbow floor provides an inclusive residential community for students within the LGBTQ+ community.
- The rainbow floor celebrates people of diverse genders and sexualities and strives to create a community-driven learning experience for students living on this floor.
- See more about .
Financial Support
- Your student can find more information about how to fill out the FAFSA on our .
- The FAFSA is available starting December 1st at the . If you wish to be considered for aid, you need to fill this out every year.
The FAFSA is available December 1st of every year and can be found on our .
The is the name of the UW-Whitewater identification card.
Yes! There are two types of accounts that can be accessed with a HawkCard.
- Checks can be mailed to the HawkCard Office (190 Hamilton Green Way, UC 250 Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190). Make checks payable to: UW-Whitewater and in the memo line put, "Purple Points, *student's 7-digit ID number*
- You can use a Credit/Debit Card with the .
- are available through UW-Whitewater starting December 1st of every year.
- Current students can find scholarship information in their WINS account.
- New freshmen admitted to UW-Whitewater by Jan. 1 of their senior year are automatically considered for academic scholarships based on merit.
will be available at the end of January in WINS.
A list of payment options can be found at
Students can set up their family members as authorized payers to receive e-bills and have access to make payments. Information on this process can be found at .
Health, Welness, and Counseling Services
- All students currently enrolled in UW-Whitewater classes are eligible for services at UHCS.
- The services offered can be found at .
- Students can call (262) 472-1305 or stop on the second floor of the Ambrose Health Center between 8am and 4:30pm, Monday – Friday for .
- For urgent concerns, a counselor is available without appointment for crisis intervention when the Ambrose Health Center is open.
- The provides facilities, programs, and services that address all physical, recreational, and leisure pursuits of the University communities.
- Warhawk Fitness include access to the Williams Center Weight Room, University Fitness (located in the basement of Wells Hall), and all Group Fitness and Cycling classes.
- Warhawk Fitness memberships include access to the Williams Center Weight Room, University Fitness (located in the basement of Wells Hall), and all Group Fitness and Cycling classes. UW-Whitewater Students Fitness access is included in student fees, to have the membership added to your HawkCard, head over to the to claim your membership. Memberships are available to purchase for UW-Whitewater faculty/staff, as well as community members.
Staying Connected
- UWW has a robust wireless network, so an ethernet connection is not required.
- Students living on-campus, need to activate your cable ports by following these .
- Students can .
Information on , , and more can be found on the .
Specific questions about devices and access to devices can be found on Housing Services' .
- For students living in University Housing, please call ResNet for support at (262) 472-3233 or visit Goodhue Room 19.
- Students not living in housing, can email, call, or visit the or call (262) 472-4357.
Yes, the app is called . It has many functions and uses that will help your students get connected to services at UW-Whitewater.
- Visit the IT Services for student resources on university technology.
- Review The Student’s Guide to Technology and , an interactive course on university technology for students.
- Purchasing a computer isn't required since students can use computer labs, borrow laptops from the library, and have free access to software. For those making purchases, here is a from our Information Technology Services (ITS) team.
- Students can also purchase discounted hardware and software through the.
Students can print university-related materials in dozens of computer labs across the campus. A list of locations of printers and directions to set up printing can be found on the . All black and white printing is free.
Student Employment and Career Development
- All students are assigned a dedicated career advisor based on their major.
- Undergraduate students can find their career advisor in under "Your Success Team" or on the
- To set up an appointment, select “Schedule an Appointment” within Navigate and choose Career Services as the Care Unit.
We encourage students to meet with their career advisor as early as freshman year. Students should view Career Services as a resource throughout their college career and beyond.
- Yes! Our career advisors can assist students in exploring the majors available to them at UW-Whitewater.
- Students can also connect with their advisor either in the or their Academic College.
- Our career advisors can assist students in developing strategies and utilizing resources like Handshake, UW-Whitewater’s online job board.
- Students can check with their major’s professors for additional opportunities, as many departments work with businesses/organizations regarding internships.
- Most on-campus job opportunities are posted on Handshake.
- Students receive an email giving them access to Handshake within 1-2 business days of attending SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration).
- Check out .
Transportation Parking and Campus Safety
Aside from a personal vehicle, there are many options for transportation that are available to students on campus and to the surrounding cities. Some options include: Uber, Lyft, , , or . Check out the Alternative Transportation Options page for additional information. For more accessible transportation options check out these services: ,
Yes, there is an .
Usually in August, students will be able to purchase a parking permit. Permits are sold on a first come, first serve basis and can be found on the
- Download to receive real-time updates.
- Family members can .
UW-Whitewater uses a system called InformaCast. Informacast is a connection to real-time updates, instructions on where to go, what not to do, who to contact and other information. Instructions for signing up for campus safety alerts can be found on the .
The contains additional information and resources.