Which living environment will be the best for you at UWM?
What do you need to succeed in school? Living off-campus, or outside of University Housing, comes with some additional responsibilities that range from paying bills, to shoveling snow, to being a good neighbor and much more. Take this quiz to help you determine what the best living environment will be for you!
What year in school will you be for Fall 2021?
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Fifth Year or Beyond
Do you want to be responsible for cooking/preparing your own meals?
No, I would rather my food already be cooked for me!
Yes, I like to go grocery shopping and make my own food!
How would you describe your flexibility preferences?
I like to have freedom to do the things I enjoy and not have as many restrictions.
I would rather have restrictions to keep me on track.
I don't mind having restrictions, but also enjoy my freedom!
Do you want to be responsible for shoveling the snow where you live?
Yes, I don't mind!
No, I would rather not.
Pick the form of transportation you want to take to get to class.
Walk or Ride my Bike
Take the Bus
Drive my Car
Pick one!
I like to mostly be around other students!
I like to be around a mix of other students, long-term residents and families!
What characteristic describes you the best?
Outgoing
Keep-to-myself
A mix of both
Rent Off-Campus
Based on your answers, renting off-campus could be a great option for you! There are various off-campus rental units available to you as a UWM student, including apartments, houses, duplexes and more. They also come with features such as the number of bedrooms they include and where they are located. Head back to the Neighborhood Housing Office's website to continue your search!
If you are a first year student, check UWM's Residency Requirement to see if you are eligible to live off-campus. https://uwm.edu/housing/students/residency/
If you are a first year student, check UWM's Residency Requirement to see if you are eligible to live off-campus. https://uwm.edu/housing/students/residency/
Live in University Housing
Based on your answers, University Housing may be a great environment for you! It is convenient and offers a variety of options to suit your needs – including living arrangements for students in every year of school. Visit UWM's University Housing's website to learn more about on-campus housing options.
Check UWM's Residency Requirement to see if you are eligible to live in University Housing. https://uwm.edu/housing/students/residency/
Disclaimer: If you are still interested in looking at your options for renting off-campus, head back to the Neighborhood Housing Office's website for more information, or contact us at housing@uwm.edu.
Check UWM's Residency Requirement to see if you are eligible to live in University Housing. https://uwm.edu/housing/students/residency/
Disclaimer: If you are still interested in looking at your options for renting off-campus, head back to the Neighborhood Housing Office's website for more information, or contact us at housing@uwm.edu.
Live at Home
Based on your answers, and depending on your individual situation, living at home may be the most reasonable living environment for you. Especially if your classes are online, living at home can be a great option!
Disclaimer: If you are still interested in looking at your options for renting off-campus, head back to the Neighborhood Housing Office's website for more information, or contact us at housing@uwm.edu.
Disclaimer: If you are still interested in looking at your options for renting off-campus, head back to the Neighborhood Housing Office's website for more information, or contact us at housing@uwm.edu.