Access to Success is a campus-wide initiative designed to help students achieve greater success, especially during their first year. The goals and actions of Access to Success are embraced by the entire UWM community and include a continuum of initiatives starting with recruitment and culminating in graduation.

First-Year Student Checklist for those with ... something great in mind!

See your Academic Advisor

Your best source of information and encouragement.

Talk with your Campus Ambassador/Mentor

A first contact when you arrive on campus and a personal advocate during your first year.

Meet a Faculty Member

Who shares your academic interests.

Visit the First-Year Center of UWM's Student Success Center

The one stop where you can find all the information about valuable resources on campus.

Participate in a Learning Community

Learn, study, and grow as part of a small community within UWM's larger University setting.

Take Advantage of Tutoring

Individualized academic coaching for your courses.

Sign up for Supplemental Instruction

Weekly review sessions especially designed for large lecture classes.

Make use of the Multicultural Student Center and Support Services Offices

Located on the first floor of Bolton Hall, they are designed to facilitate student success.

Seek out enhanced learning/research opportunities

From the Honors College to Business Scholars to the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program.

Important information for faculty and staff helping students succeed