Adult Resource Center

262-472-1471

http://www.uww.edu/career/

Most students take advantage of Career Services as they develop their career plans, prepare their job search strategy, and seek intentional ways to get involved on campus. Staff assist students throughout their career development process, work with students seeking to develop their leadership skills, and help students develop the skills, behaviors and attitudes needed to succeed in the world of work. Career Services offers numerous educational and social programs and events designed to connect students with each other and the campus at large.

262-472-1301

http://www.uww.edu/coeps/departments/comdis/clinic-services/

The Center for Communicative Disorders offers assessment, intervention, prevention, and consultation services for members of the campus community, their families, and members of the general public who have questions/concerns about their speech, language, hearing, voice, fluency, social skills, learning, reading, writing, and/or assistive communication devices. We also serve individuals who have communication challenges as the result of brain injury, stroke, autism spectrum disorders, hearing loss, and cognitive or learning disabilities.

262-472-4711

http://www.uww.edu/csd/

The Board of Regents of the UW System has designated the UW-Whitewater campus with a unique, specific mission to provide services for students with disabilities focusing on universal design. As a result, the UW-Whitewater campus is one of the most accessible campuses in the nation. Staff members in the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) provide a wide variety of services to meet both the diverse and unique needs of students with disabilities. CSD serves all university students including but not limited to prospective students, dual enrolled students, undergraduate students, graduate students, doctoral students, special status students, and students auditing courses.

In compliance with federal, state, and UW System laws, regulations, and policies students must apply for services through CSD by completing an application and submitting appropriate documentation. Materials and resources are available for application at http://www.uww.edu/csd/. Students are encouraged to apply for services at least 8 weeks prior to the start of the term of enrollment. Students approved for services will develop an individualized academic accommodation plan with CSD. Services may include, but are not limited to:

• Intake and transition support, pre-enrollment assessment for individuals with complex disabilities, evaluations, housing accommodations, dining accommodations, and orientation resources
• Alternative testing, interpreters, C-print, captioning, adaptive technology, alternative media, note-taking assistance, etc.
• Assistive Technology Lab
• Physical therapy offered through the University Health and Counseling Center

Project ASSIST, a fee based CSD program, supports students in their pursuit of a university degree without compromising academic standards. Project ASSIST enables students to become independent, successful learners. Services include:

• one-on-one tutoring and drop in tutoring
• study skills support
• small group work
• executive organizational and time management tutors
• consultation with faculty and staff
• referral to campus resources

The Summer Transition Program, a four-week program of CSD, is offered for incoming freshman with disabilities. Students are enrolled in two university courses (6 units) and participate in a variety of programming to promote academic, social, and personal success at the university level. Students live and learn at the UW-Whitewater campus during the four weeks. This is a fee-based program.

262-472-1768

http://www.uww.edu/childrenscenter/

The Children's Center offers year round child care for children of students, faculty, staff, and the greater Whitewater community from ages 3 months up to 12 years. Our program’s philosophy is that children learn through hands-on, inquiry-based, open-ended activities. We defend our children’s right to play and believe that play is their work. We follow a Reggio Inspired Approach to teaching by viewing every child as capable and competent.  Our children’s families are their first teachers and partners in the learning process. Our curriculum is child-centered and initiated and we utilize the Project Approach to implement our curriculum.

UW-Whitewater Children’s Center has been accredited by the National Association of Young Children since 1991. We are also licensed by the Department of Children and Families Division of Early Care and Education Bureau of Early Care and Regulation. Our program qualifies as a Five out of Five Star program under the Wisconsin Quality Rating Indicator System called Young Star.

262-472-1100

http://www.uww.edu/ce/

From summer camps for children, to college credit courses for high school students, from academic programs and support services designed for nontraditional-aged students, to professional training and development opportunities for adults, from domestic travel study experiences, to personal enrichment programs for seniors—UW-Whitewater actively coordinates the delivery of its programs and services to individuals throughout the region.  In fact, UW-Whitewater’s continuing education efforts engage approximately 25,000 individuals from off-campus annually.

Personal Enrichment, Professional Development and Non-Credit Programs

http://www.uww.edu/ce/

Continuing Education at UW-Whitewater is committed to meeting the lifelong learning needs of adults in southeastern Wisconsin and beyond. We offer a variety of classes, workshops, and trainings that respond to the changing personal and professional interests of adult learners by connecting the university and community. Workshops on topics such as gardening and graphic design, hundreds of faculty-led online classes from Excel to foreign language, and the popular Fairhaven Lecture Series are some of the enrichment and professional development programs offered regularly at low or no cost.

Adult and Non-Traditional Student Learning

http://www.uww.edu/aso/

http://www.uww.edu/aso/getting-started/prior-learning/

UW-Whitewater’s commitment to serving nontraditional-aged students is evident in its array of degree completion programs and support services designed exclusively for adult and military veterans. From admission and enrollment, to academic support, through graduation, there are services, scholarships and awards, and support staff there to help adult students complete their education.

Nontraditional students will find particular value in the UW-Whitewater Credit for Prior Learning Program, which allows students the opportunity to earn academic credit for life and career experiences.

College Credit in High Schools

http://www.uww.edu/ce/pie/

The Partners in Education (PIE) program is a concurrent education program which provides a unique way to deliver rigorous curriculum to qualified high school students by allowing them to earn college credit while still fully engaged in the high school activities. By taking college credit in high school, students also set themselves apart by demonstrating that they can succeed in college classes.

Credit Outreach

http://www.uww.edu/ce/

Credit Outreach courses have been specially designed for the part-time undergraduate, graduate and professional students that will continue to comprise a greater share of the clients served by UW-Whitewater. The courses have been scheduled during convenient late afternoon, evening and weekend time slots at strategic locations throughout our service area and online to accommodate the diverse working schedules of busy professionals and to promote access to our university. These courses are also of the finest academic quality, offering students the opportunity to earn undergraduate or graduate credit from a comprehensive university recognized, nationwide, as an affordable and accessible institution of exceptional quality.

Summer Session

http://www.uww.edu/ce/summer/

Summer Session and Winterim are distinct academic terms offering credit courses outside of traditional fall and spring terms. Both Summer Session and Winterim provide opportunities to complete credit courses in condensed-time formats (typically a three-credit course in a three-week session) and provide opportunities for students to catch-up, get ahead, or re-take courses that are a part of their academic program. There are more than 400 face-to-face and online courses offered at the undergraduate and graduate levels during the twelve-week Summer Session period. Students may take up to 12 units during Summer Session.

Winterim Session

http://www.uww.edu/ce/winterim/

Winterim is a three-week session held between fall and spring terms (beginning in late December or early January). The courses offered during Winterim by each of the four academic colleges are typically online and are those that tend to fill-up quickly during the traditional academic terms. Students may take only one course during Winterim.

Camps and Conferences

http://www.uww.edu/ce/camps/

Each year, the Office of Continuing Educations Services coordinates the delivery of more than 120 athletic and fine and performing arts camps, as well as academic institutes, seminars, conferences, clinics, workshops, and university-sponsored events reaching audiences as young as four and as old as 90. This array of noncredit programs focuses on everything from skill development, professional credentialing, and personnel and cultural enrichment. UW-Whitewater Camps and Conferences serve more than 15,000 residents from around the State of Wisconsin annually.

Domestic Travel Study

http://www.uww.edu/ce/travel/

The UW-Whitewater Office of Continuing Education offers short-term travel study courses to destinations within the United States. Travel study courses are led by faculty members from different disciplines and students can earn undergraduate or graduate credit from a variety of academic departments. Travel occurs primarily in the Summer and Winterim Session.

262-472-1145

http://www.uww.edu/rec-sports/

Sports facilities are open throughout the day and weekends for recreational use. Indoor facilities are available for such activities as basketball, volleyball, track (walking and jogging), racquetball, indoor tennis, and swimming. Outdoor areas and facilities are also available for such activities as softball, football, tennis, sandpit volleyball, disc golf, and basketball. A walking/jogging trail is located near Perkins Stadium for recreational use. Equipment checkout is available for these activities with a valid UW-Whitewater ID. Facility reservations are also available for any of the indoor or outdoor facilities, as well as the Lawcon Picnic Shelter and the Coulthart Family Pavilion. To use the Weight Room and Fitness Center, a membership fee is required and can be purchased through the Office of Recreation Sports and Facilities, 100 Williams Center. Personal trainers are also available for a fee. The Weight Room is located in the Williams Center/DLK/Kachel Fieldhouse and University Fitness is located in the basement of Wells Hall.

262-472-1550

http://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/physics/observatory/

The UW-Whitewater Observatory is a teaching and research facility. Contained in the observatory dome is a 16 inch aperture diameter Cassegrain reflecting telescope. The facility includes a telescope storage room, a general-purpose room in which evening observing sessions, public lectures, and supervised student research take place. While the observatory dome and telescope storage room are maintained at an outside temperature, the general-purpose room, that includes computers for data reduction and laboratory activities, is actively heated in winter and cooled in summer. Immediately outside of the observatory is a viewing area for naked-eye observing and for instruction in the use of small, portable telescopes. The observatory is used by astronomy classes for both daytime and nighttime activities, for announced lectures to the general public, and for tours and activity sessions for school groups.

262-472-1011

http://www.uww.edu/adminaffairs/parking-regulations/

All persons who use unmetered UW-Whitewater parking facilities must display a valid parking permit issued by Visitor Parking Services. To accommodate the parking needs of on-campus resident students, commuting students, faculty, and staff, some parking facilities are restricted. Observe restrictions posted at each parking facility.

A parking permit may be purchased at the Visitor Parking Services Office. It is not necessary to have a permit on a vehicle that is parked at a meter; however, it is necessary to pay the meter even if the vehicle has a permit. Vehicles parked in violation of university regulations will be ticketed.

292-472-4660 (non-emergency number)

http://www.uww.edu/adminaffairs/police/

The UW-Whitewater Police Services Department is a full-service law enforcement agency providing 24-hour, year-round police protection and services to the campus community. 15 sworn Police Officers, two non-sworn employee staff the department and approximately fifty Campus Service Officers and student employees.

The mission of the Police Services Department is to provide proactive, professional, and personable services to all persons within the community through planning, education, and enforcement. The Department is committed to upholding the rights of all persons guaranteed under the United States Constitution, as well as state laws, codes, and UW System regulations. The Department pursues these goals through a community-oriented approach, providing programming, event planning, development of prevention and intervention programs, and the appropriate, fair, and non-discriminatory use of its legal authority.

Emergency services can be contacted via 911 while on campus. Anyone requiring non-emergency services of the Police Services Department can call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Business transactions can be conducted in person during office hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, in Goodhue Hall. The Department motto - Honor, Integrity, Service - describes what the Department strives to be, strives to do, and strives to uphold. It also describes the need to honor the responsibilities entrusted to officers, to be an unbiased observer of the truth and assist those in need however possible. By so doing, the Department works to establish a level of communication with our community which is based upon trust, understanding, and respect.

262-472-1166

http://www.uww.edu/wsg/

The Whitewater Student Government is the official representative of the student body. It has the primary responsibility for University policy concerning student life, services, and interests, and also maintains several agencies which provide a variety of services to the University and community. By meeting the responsibilities given to it by state law 39.09(5), the Whitewater Student Government gives students an opportunity to become involved in University governance and to develop their initiative and leadership.

262-472-1105

http://www.uww.edu/alumni/

The Office of University Advancement includes the UW-Whitewater National Alumni Association, the UW-Whitewater Foundation, and the Office of Marketing and Media Relations. University Advancement provides a communication link between the university and the media, approximately 57,000 UW-Whitewater alumni, and the public at large and also creates and directs a variety of fund-raising efforts on behalf of UW-Whitewater, its faculty and staff, and its students.

262-472-1170

http://www.uww.edu/uc/

The James R. Connor University Center (UC) is a gathering place for the campus community. It is a great place to attend various programs, work on group projects or study individually, shoot a game of pool, go bowling, grab a snack or enjoy a full meal, attend a movie, meet with a student organization, participate in an art activity, or just meet up with friends. Activity thrives in the UC!

Students find the UC's many offices and services carefully designed to meet their needs. There are study and social lounges, conference rooms, resource centers, dining areas and more.

The UC also provides a number of employment opportunities for students. Positions range from Front Desk Attendants to Building Managers, from Human Resources Interns to Graphic Artists. These positions give students professional experience in their areas of study. They also get to work with other students, faculty, and staff to gain many new insights into how campus departments work together. Some positions are also arranged for students to earn academic credit.

Whatever your need, the UC is here to Get U Connected!

Career Services & Student Activities and Involvement

These offices, which include the Warhawk Involvement Center and Bailey Interview Center, work to help students and student organizations gain leadership skills and develop inside and outside the University community.

Down Under

The Down Under features a stage for various forms of entertainment with surrounding booths, tables, and chairs.  The Down Under serves as comfortable social space during the day and an entertainment hub by night. UC Entertainment hosts free events in the DU every Thursday night and occasionally on Wednesday nights as well.

First Year Experience

The mission of First Year Experience at the UW-Whitewater is to provide guidance to students and their families in their transition to the campus community.  We serve as a campus resource that provides engaging, inclusive, and academically integrated transitional experiences to enhance student development. We provide the following programs and services: Warhawks SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration day), new student fall and spring orientation programs (Warhawk Welcome), Mentor Programs, New Student Seminar, Learning Communities, Outstanding New Student Award, and Family Programs (i.e., family fest, family calendar, newsletter, etc.).

Hamilton Room

The Hamilton Center is designed to hold large events like job fairs, conferences, award ceremonies, and others. It can be reserved for weddings and other special events. The capacity is 550 or 325 seated with round tables.

HawkCard/UC Administration Office

UW-Whitewater provides all students with a HawkCard (University ID Card). A student's HawkCard is required for use of UW-Whitewater Dining Services, a Purple Point account, resident hall door access, library card, and more. The HawkCard contains the name of the University, the student's name and photo, a bar code, and electronic encoding of the student's ID number. It will be used during the entire time a student is enrolled at UW-Whitewater. It can be used for proof of enrollment, if required, which entitles a student to a number of special privileges and services.

Students should visit the HawkCard office to report lost or stolen cards. A fee is assessed for all replacement cards. This office also handles the primary business functions of the UC.

Information Services

Located in the center of campus, UC Information Services provides campus and community information along with a number of convenient services. Students, staff and guests may get directions, pick up a campus map, purchase tickets to events, have their resume printed or purchase small items such as stamps, envelopes or resume paper. The UC Information Desk will also send faxes, make copies and laminate for a small fee. Campus mail picks up from Information Services is at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

You may also Text the UC! “Have a question, but don’t have time to stop and ask? Send us a text! Text your question to 262-458-4382, and Information Services will reply within minutes.

Old Main Ballroom

This large ballroom has dividable walls and a service elevator. It serves as a beautiful space for various campus and community events. The capacity is 400 or 150 seated with round tables.

Reservations

UC Reservations serves as a place to reserve rooms in the UC and other campus locations. The UC has facilities for conferences, banquets, and special events for as few as four people and as many as 550.

Roberta's Art Gallery

Roberta’s Art Gallery provides exhibits and free workshops for students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community to view. It features four to six shows each semester and offers experiential art programs and hands-on workshops for the campus and community.  All exhibits and programs are free and open to everyone. 

Summers Auditorium

Summers Auditorium is a multi-function theater with acoustical panels, full surround sound, widescreen projector, and seating for 230. The auditorium features weekend movies in addition to many other events.

University Dining Services

UW-Whitewater Dining Services offers a variety of convenient facilities to meet customers' dining needs. From made-to-order grilled items and gourmet sandwiches to salads and homemade bakery goods, UW-W Dining Services has the means to satisfy your appetite.

Catering Services

Our team of catering and culinary experts will assist you in planning your event, big or small at any time of year.

UW Credit Union

The UW Credit Union is a student-friendly, full-service financial institution. Services include free checking, ATM/VISA, Debit Cards with unlimited withdrawals, auto loans, student loans, low fixed-rate credit cards, home loans, and free online banking. As an added convenience to student and community groups, UW Credit Union employees are available to give on-site Financial Education Seminars on a variety of financial topics including budgeting, credit, financial aid, preventing fraud and ID theft, and more. All UW students, faculty, staff, community members who live or work in a five-mile radius and their immediate family/household members automatically qualify for membership.

Warhawk Alley

Warhawk Alley provides a full 10-lane bowling alley, eight tournament-play Brunswick Crown Gold billiards tables, air hockey, ping pong, darts, patio games like bags and ladder golf, along with a variety of free video games. Warhawk Alley offers daily specials such as Free-Time Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm every Friday and Glow Bowl every Friday and Saturday night 8:00 pm to midnight! The alley also hosts tournaments, trivia, and other fun events for students!

Warhawk Connection Center

The Warhawk Connection Center houses many multicultural student organizations and four resources centers. The Warhawk Connection Center welcomes all student organizations to come develop and communicate with each other by providing a large and comfortable work space with many resources.

Health Services: 262-472-1300
Counseling Services: 262-472-1305

http://www.uww.edu/uhcs/

The University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) provides comprehensive services and referrals for a variety of concerns related to students' physical and mental health. Services are available on campus to all currently registered UW-Whitewater students from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, with some special outside hours to cover immunizations or campus emergencies. UHCS staff are committed to quality service and provide a wide array of health education programs and consultation to groups across campus.

Health Services, staffed by physicians and nurse practitioners offers consultation and treatment for minor injuries and illnesses, as well as:

• Laboratory tests and medications
• Allergy shots and immunizations
• Contraceptive services
• Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases
• Assistance for students with chronic illnesses and/or physical disabilities, including PT
• Smoking cessation and nutrition counseling
• Phone consultation
• Referrals to specialists
• Massage therapy

UHCS does not provide vision correction exams or dental care. It refers students requiring specialty health care to specialists within the community. Professional services in health or counseling are free, but there is a charge for medications, medical supplies, procedures, physicals, immunizations, and lab tests. Payment for care outside UHCS is the financial responsibility of the student.

A Wellness Resource Center offering brochures, computer programs, DVDs, videos, CDs, and audiotapes is available in the lobby. Materials may be checked out at no charge. Numerous educational programs are provided for students throughout the year.

Health insurance is recommended. A policy has been endorsed by UW System. Information about the policy is available at UHCS or its web site. Hospital care is available in Fort Atkinson, Janesville, or Elkhorn when needed. Students experiencing life-threatening situations should contact the Whitewater Rescue Squad by dialing 911. UHCS is not an emergency facility, but can assist in securing transportation to a hospital for students requiring hospital care.

Counseling services include individual and group counseling (primarily short term) for UW-Whitewater students dealing with any number of personal issues. In addition, consultation is available to faculty, staff, and students.

Counseling services are provided at no cost by professional psychologists, social workers, and counselors, as well as supervised graduate-level counselors-in-training. If immediate or direct services are not available here, counselors can help the student find an appropriate community resource. Students with ANY personal concerns (adjustment to college, relationship issues, alcohol and drug issues, depression, stress management, self-esteem, roommate problems, eating disorders, sexuality issues, sexual abuse or assault, or just wanting to feel better about life) are encouraged to ask for help at UHCS. A 24-hour Crisis Line at 800-368-1587 is available for all students through Walworth County Human Services. All services of UHCS are confidential.

262-472-1471

http://www.uww.edu/career-and-leadership-development/warhawk-connection-center/

The mission of the Warhawk Connection Center is to enhance an individual’s knowledge and understanding of the importance of diversity in our contemporary society. Through collaborations within and across identity boundaries, the Warhawk Connection Center serves as a diversity resource for and provides outreach to students, faculty, and staff. The Warhawk Connection Center educates individuals and fosters a sense of community through campus-wide events, displays, and student involvement opportunities, while supporting the initiatives of others engaged in diversity education.

262-472-4444

https://www.uww.edu/youngauditorium/

One of southeast Wisconsin’s premier performing arts venues. This state-of-the-art facility features 1,300 seats and a 400-square-foot stage that hosts dozens of dance, music, theatre, comedy, and university events each year. Our building is fully accessible, with seating for 46 wheelchairs, and technology to assist guests with visual or hearing impairments.