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Recognizing Excellence: Commencement 2026

From dreams to degrees, it's time to celebrate our newest graduating class. Learn more about the upcoming ceremony and how you can be part of this incredible milestone.

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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.

What do you want to study?

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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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Make A Difference
UW-Eau Claire is proud to be a Green College. From academic opportunities focused on sustainability to campus-wide initiatives, we are committed to creating a more environmentally responsible campus.
Get Involved in Sustainability Efforts
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Graduate Career-Ready
Blugolds leave UWEC ready for the workforce, securing jobs directly aligned with their career goals. And UWEC's Career Services plays a vital role in that journey — from career planning to finding internships to salary negotiation.
How Career Services Supports You
Celebrating Blugold Graduates
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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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Pre-Professional Health Club students practice their technique on a manikin.
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A Blugold softball player bunts a ball during a game.
Viennese Ball attendees smile and dance during the annual event.
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Viennese Ball attendees smile and dance during the annual event.
A student brightly smiles as she shares her research findings during CERCA.
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A student brightly smiles as she shares her research findings during CERCA.
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A student smiles and gives a thumbs up during the PE Mini Conference.
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A student holds a small viola while sharing his research findings during CERCA. A display of music notes is in the background.
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An HCAD student smiles while standing in front of their project poster and speaking with event goers
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A student smiles while sitting in the grass and potting a plant on Earth Day
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