INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Be a part of the Warhawk family.
At UW-Whitewater, we provide excellent learning opportunities. The university was founded in 1868 as a teacher’s college, and for decades we have had a reputation for having outstanding faculty who teach all of our classes. We are also known for student involvement in undergraduate research, on-campus employment opportunities and other hands-on learning experiences.
Our students enjoy small class sizes and professors who are passionate about what they teach and the students they serve. When they graduate, they leave our university mature and ready for their careers.
Our university values equity and inclusivity and appreciates the perspectives and vitality that international students bring to our classrooms and to our campus. We provide a number of resources for international students to enhance their Warhawk experience.
Why UW-Whitewater?
A location of convenience and comfort
Whitewater is a wonderful place to live, learn, work, and play. Our campus is truly beautiful, with state-of-the-art buildings surrounded by spectacular landscaping.
We are located in a safe, friendly town near the Kettle Moraine State Forest, with beautiful natural resources and opportunities for outdoor exploration. We are also close to exciting cities – including Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago! Whitewater’s location helps our international students to be successful in their studies as they experience the traditions and hospitality that make our region the “heartland” of the United States.
What’s the weather like?
Warhawks enjoy four distinct seasons — fall, winter, spring and summer — with traditions and events taking place outside year-round. Plan to wear plenty of clothing layers throughout the year.
Enjoy a stroll through Wyman Mall or tailgate before the Warhawk football game as the trees show off their fall colors. Breathe in fresh, crisp winter air as the snow falls on your way to get a cup of coffee at the University Center. Take in a Warhawk baseball or softball game as the spring flowers bloom around campus. All are possible within an academic year at UW-Whitewater.
Fall
Typically ranging from late September through November, the fall months highlight the beauty and elegance of UW-Whitewater’s campus. Temperatures typically range from 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit and the campus receives some precipitation, including some snow come October and November. Daylight savings time ends on a Sunday in late October or early November, meaning the time is moved back one hour (e.g., 2 a.m. moves back to 1 a.m.).
Winter
While Wisconsin has recently enjoyed unseasonably warm winter months, temperatures are still cold from December through March — prepare to bundle up! Average temperatures tend to dip between 20 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit and we receive a fair amount of snow during this time — typically between 9 and 14 inches per month. The City of Whitewater and the UW-Whitewater campus are well prepared for the snow with the technology and machinery to keep roads and sidewalks clear for the safety of UW-Whitewater students, faculty and staff, and community members.
Spring
April showers bring the May flowers you’ll see here on the UW-Whitewater campus. Along with an increase in rain precipitation during these two months, you’ll see a jump in average temperature to a range of 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit and stronger winds. If you like sweatshirt or light jacket weather, the spring season in Whitewater is your time. Daylight savings time starts in early March, turning the clocks ahead by one hour (e.g., 2 a.m. moves up to 3 a.m.). Oh, and make sure you’re in Wyman Mall for the first day Minneiska Springs, our campus fountain, is turned on — it’s typically in mid to late April!
Summer
Trust us — there’s nothing more pleasant than summers in Wisconsin. Prepare for sunshine and high temperatures in Whitewater from June through mid September, when campus buzzes with summer camps, clinics, events and conferences. Average temperatures range from 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit, with periodic days in the 80s and 90s. During this span, and you’ll be able to soak in plenty of sunshine — make sure to bring your sunscreen! High precipitation — typically between 3 and 5 inches per month — will cool temperatures and increase humidity.
A university family
UW-Whitewater is a welcoming, safe and inclusive place where students, faculty and staff champion one another. When you’re enrolled here, you’re part of the Warhawk family. Your success is at the center of our mission.
The university offers a number of resources to make this your home away from home. Check out our student success page to learn more.
The Center for Global Education is here to assist you every step of the way. International students will have the opportunity to form relationships with American students and each other based on shared academic and recreational interests and mutual respect. Peer support is available specifically for international students:
- The International Student Association is an all-inclusive student organization that promotes diversity and cross-cultural communication among domestic residents and international students at UW-Whitewater.
- Global Ambassadors (GAs) are current domestic and international students who serve as mentors for new international and exchange students. GAs assist incoming international and exchange students during orientation and throughout the semester. They hold in-person events for students to meet each other and are a constant resource to answer any questions they have.
Quality academic programs
UW-Whitewater offers a broad range of relevant and academically challenging programs that allow students to grow intellectually and creatively. Our students, faculty and staff are accomplished in their fields, winning state, national and international recognition.
We have been named a College of Distinction — a national honor that recognizes campuses for exceptional teaching and dedication to student success — for seven years straight.
Students are hands-on learners who feel at home in the college as they create what they love. Majors include art, communication, journalism, media arts and game development, music and theatre.
Our musical ensembles play in famous venues around the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York City, Lambeau Field in Green Bay, the Symphony Center in Chicago, and at venues in Germany, Poland and England.
Students excel as they embrace all the innovation, leadership and technological challenges the college offers. Choices in major include accounting, finance, management and marketing.
The College of Business and Economics is the largest AACSB-accredited business school in Wisconsin. The college’s reputation for excellence is founded on exceptional student experiences, and it delivers relevant and rigorous curriculum that is conveyed through innovative and effective teaching.
Students are the mentors and the leaders of tomorrow, and the college is their home as they prepare for meaningful roles in the community. Choose from a wide array of majors including early childhood education, communication sciences and disorders, and physical education.
UW-Whitewater licenses the most teachers in the state of Wisconsin. We have more than 150 years of experience in educating teachers.
Students are high achievers who thrive in our culture of boundless discovery and cross-disciplinary thinking. The college’s extensive list of majors includes biology, computer science, international studies, mathematics and public policy and administration.
Undergraduate students working closely with their faculty mentors have co-authored papers published in prestigious professional journals, conducted research for the National Science Foundation, and facilitated the university’s designation as a Green Ribbon School — a rare sustainability accolade.
Students are part of a collaborative, practitioner-oriented community of learners looking for a deeper level of professional development. Choose from 25 different degree programs, including business administration (MBA), and 40 certificate programs. From communication to computer science, finance to social work, you can be confident that you’ll find the program that best meets your needs to succeed in your chosen field.
Exceptional engagement in and out of the classroom
UW-Whitewater offers meaningful and measurably better student-faculty interactions such as research and hands-on learning opportunities, along with small class sizes, and a vibrant campus life. Some of our students become published authors on research papers in prestigious journals.
Students looking to earn money while gaining professional experience to prepare for life after college can consider an on-campus job. In the last year, we invested nearly $4.9 million in student employment.
Successful outcomes
As a result of a UW-Whitewater education, students gain valuable and transferrable skills, secure coveted internships and are often hired by employers before graduation. At UW-Whitewater, our faculty and staff have connections with employers across Wisconsin and the country. Each year, more than 600 employers come to campus for job fairs, giving students a chance to network and even apply for jobs and internships on the spot.
Nearly 99 percent of recent graduates report they are employed or enrolled in continuing education within one year of commencement.
A student voice
Lucas Monterroso
A native of Montevideo, Uruguay, Lucas Monterroso had no idea where Wisconsin was when he was recruited to play tennis at UW-Whitewater. After discovering the business program, the athletic facilities and the location near Chicago, he decided to enroll at the university, competing in both soccer and tennis for the Warhawks.
Want to learn more about being an international student at UW-Whitewater?
262-472-4992 | international@uww.edu
