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Congratulations, Class of 2025!

680 UWEC students are set to graduate on Saturday, Dec. 20.

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A Winter Wonderland That Feels Like Home
Discover why UW–Eau Claire is known as Wisconsin’s Most Beautiful Campus. Nestled among a vibrant city and the beautiful Chippewa River, our campus is as warm and welcoming as it is breathtaking.
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At UW–Eau Claire, you get the best of both worlds — hands-on academics and strong support — all in a close-knit, community-focused environment. Our stunning campus, set in one of America’s most vibrant small cities, is the perfect place to explore ideas and turn visionary dreams into real possibilities.
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Everyday Extraordinary

Something extraordinary happens here every day – and you can be a part of it. Explore more than 200 majors, minors, certificates, and graduate programs and find your perfect fit.

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Meet Our December Grads
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Engineering her future: December grad Lauren Meudt
Meudt, a native of Waunakee, will return to the Madison area in January to start her full-time position as an engineer for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, working primarily on road and bridge design.
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UW-Eau Claire special education grad inspired by family
Not all students at UW-Eau Claire can pinpoint exactly who or what inspired their academic or career path. But for December graduate Zoe Lewis, that answer is an easy one. Her mother and siblings are the reason she has always known that special education teaching was the path for her.
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Grad embraces study of arts and sciences
For December nursing graduate Nicholas Strauss, his degree in nursing was strengthened by his ability to pursue music performance while completing his BSN. And his love of music was enhanced by becoming a nurse.

Only at Eau Claire

Join a community where support, opportunity, and innovation come together. Engage in hands-on research with faculty and peers. Express yourself through theatre or music. Form friendships that last long after graduation. And immerse yourself in distinctive academic programs found only at UW–Eau Claire.

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Equal Opportunity For All
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is dedicated to helping every student succeed. Whether you need academic accommodations, accessible housing, assistive technology, or physical accessibility support, we’re here to ensure equal opportunity and success.
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Take Care of Yourself
Counseling Services offers free, confidential support to help students navigate life’s challenges, from stress, anxiety, and depression to relationship concerns, adjustment issues, or academic pressures. Whether you’d prefer in‑person sessions, online care, or group workshops, our team is here to help you thrive.
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We hear it all the time: when you visit UW-Eau Claire, it just feels like home.
Join us on campus to get a taste of all we have to offer. We can’t wait to meet you!
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You Are Home Here

Four years goes fast when there’s so much to do. We put the world at your fingertips with popular study away programs, sports teams for all, and over 200 active student organizations.

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A student shows a peace sign as snow falls in the background.
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Students take a selfie during the first snowfall of November 2025.
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A snowy shot of Schofield Hall.
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A student writes Chinese characters on a whiteboard
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Students laugh and raise their hands during a presentation with UWEC alums.
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A French student writes in his notebook during class.
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Two students smile and point to their computer while working in a classroom.
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A student draws on a canvas during an Art class.
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