University of Wisconsin

Whitewater

According to the school, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a premier regional comprehensive university that takes pride in its regional leadership, national presence and global vision. Many of its academic programs are among the best in the country. For more than a decade the accounting program has been number 1 in the nation for the percentage of undergraduate students achieving first-time pass rates on the Uniform CPA exam. The Princeton Review has named the College of Business and Economics one of the Best Business Schools. The Online M.B.A. program is the largest accredited program in Wisconsin. The College of Education provides the most new teachers to the state of Wisconsin. UW-Whitewaters athletic department has some of the biggest and best facilities in NCAA Division III and is home to some of the most competitive teams and athletes. The Warhawks have won national championships in volleyball, baseball, and most recently football. UW-Whitewater also provides exceptional support for students. New Mobility magazine ranks UW-Whitewater one of the top 10 disability friendly, public universities in the U.S. \r\nLeadership is also a priority for UW-Whitewater students. Recently, more than 5,000 students generated nearly 25,000 hours of service to 152 community agencies. These same students also raised more than $60,000 for food pantries, literacy programs, animal shelters, and victims of Hurricane Katrina. The campus American Marketing Association remains the most decorated chapter in the nation for its work on marketing case studies and competitions. The AMA chapter is just one of the more than 160 student organizations available to students. UW-Whitewater has a national reputation for undergraduate research. The university consistently sends one of the largest groups of students to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. In 2007, nearly 80 student researchers traveled to NCUR, the second highest number of participants in the nation. UW-Whitewater also recognizes the importance of international education. The university offers many different short-term and semester-long travel study opportunities across the globe. At UW-Whitewater, students experience personalized learning, vibrant campus life, diverse program choices, and professional connections; all the resources needed to succeed.\r\nOffering 60 majors that are located within the four colleges; College of Art and Communication, College of Business and Economics, College of Education and Professional Studies, and the College of Letters and Sciences.