UW-Eau Claire Sparks Curiosity
Where your passions come to life
The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire cultivates spaces of discovery in every classroom, residence hall, stage and field. Here, you will uncover new passions in more than 200 academic programs, find a sense of belonging through university housing and campus life events, and feel empowered to transform your future with UWEC's scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
Choosing to further your education is one of the biggest decisions — and investments — you can make. Here, your decision to advance your education will leap off the page. You’ll be encouraged to push boundaries and test limits. You’ll rewrite the written, achieve the unthinkable and invent the unimaginable. You’ll learn that when we have compassion for others, embrace our differences and work as a team, we’re a force to be reckoned with — anything is possible.
I came to UW-Eau Claire because I’d heard outstanding things about the school's special education program, and I wanted to be in a college marching band. I had no idea how much my expectations would be exceeded in both areas! I was amazed at the genuine passion all my professors had for teaching. I will take that inspiration with me into the classroom each day that I'm teaching.
What should I study?
Your opportunities abound in UWEC’s diverse undergraduate and graduate programs. Here, you’ll be at the center of collaborative classrooms, exciting research innovations, meaningful peer and professional networks, and world-changing ideas. Choose from a variety of academic programs, including majors, graduate degrees, minors, certificates and pre-professional programs that equip you to hone your interests and prepare for a thriving career.
Campus Life
The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire is more than a campus: it’s a community of curious minds, change-seeking adventurers, competitive athletes, dedicated leaders, thoughtful friends and ambitious go-getters. As a Blugold, you'll feel at home as you find your favorite study spots, connect with student orgs, learn where the best food is in town and so much more.
Going for (Blu)gold
Named a
2022 Best College
in the Midwest
by U.S. News & World Report
Blugold Athletics holds
15 national titles
Ranked a Best of the Best
LGBTQIA+ Friendly College
in 2021
by Campus Pride
Admissions and Financial Aid
At UW–Eau Claire, you will be motivated and empowered to seize fresh opportunities, serve diverse communities and drive collaborative innovation. With the support of faculty mentors, perspective-shifting peers, and admissions and financial aid counselors, you will unlock a daring future. Even better: your ambitions will be in reach with UWEC’s affordable tuition and financial aid, grants and scholarships applications.
Redefining the college experience
UW–Eau Claire is consistently exploring new terrain. This community’s transformative approach to learning — and doing — leads to opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. Find out what’s new on the campus where you will pioneer new perspectives and forge future-oriented partnerships amidst a community that wants to help you thrive.
It's not just fun and games
For recent alumnus Yiming Liu, esports at UW-Eau Claire provided not only valuable and rewarding social networking but also a way to help improve his English language skills.
Making connections to succeed
A passion for helping others
Those who know John "Sarge" Baker, a recent UWEC physics and math education graduate, saw much more than a nontraditional student wearing a cloak on campus — his enthusiasm for physics and teaching is second to none.
Embracing a new careerTransformative possibilities with Mayo Clinic Health System
UW–Eau Claire’s experiential emphasis shines through the strategic Mayo Clinic Health System collaboration. UWEC students’ competitive research projects and invigorating mentorships with world-renowned Mayo Clinic Health System experts are bringing biomedical innovations to Wisconsin and beyond. By joining this collaborative endeavor, you can contribute to your community from any major by pursuing revolutionary health care solutions and tackling pressing medical problems.
Making a difference through research
Carley Owens has a degree in neuroscience and a resume filled with research experiences. Her future plans now include earning a Ph.D. in neuroscience and contributing to the medical field as a scientist.
Paving a new path
Discovering new career goals
Thanks to his work on multiple research projects, Nichol He discovered he doesn’t have to choose between his two passions when planning for his future career, because computer science and health care intersect in ways he never imagined.
Pursuing his passions
Preparing for medical school
Biochemistry/molecular biology major and student-athlete Carolyn Shult combines student employment and collaborative research with Mayo Clinic Health System to become a strong future applicant to medical school.
Collaborating with Mayo Clinic