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See Yourself Here

Your future starts here. Visit UW–Eau Claire and see where you’ll learn, grow, and belong. 

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UWEC Giving Day is Tuesday, Dec. 2
Double your impact for Blugolds! Take advantage of matching gifts, support the programs you care about, and help spread the word.
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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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Put Your Life in Action

Get the opportunities of a national university with the personal attention and care of a small, elite school. Dig deep into the things that inspire you, with the one-on-one attention you need to succeed.

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Only at Eau Claire

You will find opportunities like nowhere else. Take part in groundbreaking research in every major. Get published as an undergrad. Dive into pioneering collaborative programs you can only find at UW-Eau Claire.

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McIntyre Library
Research, discover, and create at UW–Eau Claire’s six-floor library. Reserve a room to practice presentations, collaborate on group projects, print in 3D at the Blugold Makerspace, or explore the library’s extensive special collections and archives.
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Get Involved
From student organizations and volunteer opportunities to club sports and performing arts, UW–Eau Claire offers countless ways to get involved. Meet new friends, build on your interests, and discover new passions.
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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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