- International Admissions
- Study Abroad
- Getting Started
- Programs
- Financing Study Abroad
- Pre-departure
- Coming Home
- Academic Programs
- Institute of World Affairs
- Immigration Information
Mailing Address PO Box 413
Milwaukee, WI 53201 Street Address Pearse Hall 166
2441 E Hartford Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211 Phone (414) 229-5182 E-mail
overseas@uwm.edu
Study Abroad
Studying abroad is about much more than just visiting another country. It will advance you in more ways than you can imagine—personally, educationally, professionally, and socially. The world needs people who are educated about the world.
Benefits of study abroad:
- Build your resume
- Earn credits toward your degree
- Meet people from around the world
- Gain perspective
- Explore the world
- Experience different cultures
- Learn another language
- Find out who you are and what you believe in
- Enhance your social skills
The Center for International Education is dedicated to providing UWM students with high-quality, safe, and affordable international academic opportunities that allow them to develop knowledge and skills needed to become productive and successful members of the global community. In partnership with UWM’s schools and colleges, our goal is to increase awareness of education abroad opportunities, to promote intercultural learning, and to advocate for diversity in participants and programs.
Important Dates
- September 18 - Study abroad General Advising Session (1:00 pm | Garland 104)
- September 22 - Gilman Scholarship applications due
- September 23 - Study abroad General Advising Session (4:00 pm | Garland 104)
- September 24 - Study abroad General Advising Session (11:00 am | Garland 104)
- September 26 - Wisconsin Study Abroad Re-entry Conference - for returned study abroad students
- October 1 - Application deadline for spring semester programs
- October 15 - Application deadline for most UWinteriM programs
- October 15 - Application deadline for the Wisconsin Study Abroad Grant
- November 13 - General orientation (Lubar N140 | 2:00 pm)
Office Information
- Location: Pearse Hall, Room 166 (mailing address)
- Phone: 414-229-5182 (or toll free at 800-991-5564)
- Fax: 414-229-4858
- E-mail: overseas@uwm.edu
- Hours: Monday and Thursday | 8:00 am-6:00 pm (special late hours until 10/15/09)
- Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday | 8:00 am-4:30 pm
- Staff
Emergencies while abroad: during office hours (8:00 am - 4:30 pm CST) contact the office at + 1-414-229-5182. Outside office hours contact UWM Campus Police at + 1 414-229-9911.