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Off-Campus Resources

Living off campus brings freedom and flexibility, but it can also present unique challenges for commuter students. Whether you’re navigating transportation options, balancing your campus schedule, or looking for ways to stay connected, there are resources designed to make your commute smoother and your campus experience richer.

Take advantage of services that help you:

  • Plan your commute with tips on parking, transit, and biking
  • Stay engaged with campus events, lounges, and commuter-friendly spaces
  • Find support for balancing academics, work, and travel time
  • Access tools and advice for managing life off campus

With the right support and connections, commuting to campus can be convenient, rewarding, and full of opportunities to stay involved.

Off-Campus Resource Center

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

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76%Undergraduate Students Live
Off Campus
97%Graduate Students Live Off Campus
44%First-Year First-Time Students Commute

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Commuter Services
Offer support to help you find study spaces, get involved on campus, connect with helpful staff, and make the most of off-campus life.
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Events & Initiatives
Tailored events for off-campus students—like neighborhood cleanups and recycling programs—that promote community engagement and sustainable living.
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Renting
Help off-campus students navigate the rental process by offering guidance on housing searches, lease agreements, tenant rights, and tips for successful renting.

Student Centers

The Student Affairs Student Centers collaborate to support and advocate for students through comprehensive programs, resources, professional development, and community connections in Milwaukee. Guided by our shared values, we strive to:

  • Advocacy – Engage and uplift the voices of marginalized communities at UWM.
  • Affirmation – Build a community that celebrates and respects students’ diverse experiences, identities, and self-worth.
  • Empowerment – Motivate students to develop agency and control over their college experience.  
  • Community Care – Foster belonging and shared responsibility for student success.
Black Student Cultural Center
Supporting students of African descent in their academic and personal development
First-Generation+ Resource Center
The FG+RC is home to three unique programs: U1.0 UW-M First-Generation Program, Lawton Scholars Program, and DREAMERS
LGBTQ+ Resource Center
A community on campus dedicated to providing social-justice-based education, resources, programming, and support for students of all genders and orientations.
Military and Veteran’s Resource Center
MAVRC recognizes the need for support of spouses and children receiving military education benefits in navigating the world of higher education and we work to advocate for this group as well.
Off-Campus Resource Center
Supporting students who live off campus by fostering a sense of belonging and connection to both UWM and the Milwaukee community.
Roberto Hernández Center
Empowering Latine excellence at UWM by connecting students to the academic advising, financial advocacy, and cultural community they need to succeed.
Southeast Asian American Student Center
Founded with a mission to uplift and empower students who self-identify as Cambodian, Hmong, Lao, or Vietnamese.
Women’s Resource Center
Using an intersectional approach to advocate for the agency, education, and empowerment of women-identified students.