The University of Wisconsin Colleges is a multi-campus institution committed to high quality educational programs, preparing students for success at the baccalaureate level of education, providing the first two years of a liberal arts general education that is accessible and affordable, providing a single baccalaureate degree that meets local and individual needs.
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (1)
Social Sciences (1)
About
History
UW Colleges was created in approximately its current form after World War II when the Board of Regents adopted a formal policy encouraging counties and municipalities to provide land and buildings for use by the University of Wisconsin. At that time, the campuses were part of the UW-Extension.
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Student services
Athletics programs, student government, campus newspapers and student organizations can be found on every UW Colleges campus. That means students have a wide variety to choose from when they want to get involved. The college experience is more than just going to class, and students at UW Colleges have every opportunity to dive in.
Housing services
- The Fighting Spirits Villas, located on campus, are furnished 4-bedroom, 2-bath apartment units.
- Glenwood Commons is a privately owned and operated residence for students attending UW-Barron County and Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College.
- Located within steps of UW-Fond du Lac, Vue Campus Student Living is a privately managed student apartment community serving the students of UW-Fond du Lac and other surrounding schools.
- The Fox Village apartments offer students a host of amenities, intelligently-designed floor plans and convenient access to campus. Each four-bedroom apartment provides plenty of privacy without sacrificing the fun of being part of the campus community.
Medical services
UW Colleges provides a range of services to support student health and wellness from disability accomodations to alcohol and drug education to mental health services. Students who aren't already covered through a family member's policy are encourged to sign up for health insurance.
Student Life
Campus life
The University of Wisconsin Colleges consists of 14 freshman/sophomore campuses.
Our campuses provide the first two years of a liberal arts general education that is accessible and affordable, and advances the Wisconsin Idea by bringing the resources of the University to the people of the state and the communities that provide and support its campuses.
Sports facilities
UW Colleges provides students with a variety of athletic opportunities - both competitive and recreational. The 13 University of Wisconsin Colleges campuses are members of the Wisconsin Collegiate Conference. You'll have the chance to play on a varsity team as a freshman, competing against other colleges statewide.
Accreditation
The University of Wisconsin Colleges is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission:
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 3 out of 5 stars
I was not fostered or cared for in the eyes of the professors. This professor is not at the university any longer, but her treatment of me was abusive and inappropriate. It wore on my self esteem and my grades did not excel
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