Computer Science
A computer science major at Parkside gives you the skills and knowledge needed to be successful in a variety of careers related to information technology. You'll be taught directly from instructors who are professionals, scholars, and real people.
Criminal Justice
Criminal justice is one of our most popular academic programs. There are plenty of reasons why the criminal justice major enjoys such a strong reputation: internships, diverse faculty, day and evening classes, and research opportunities.
Pre-Health Programs
The pre-health program at Parkside is truly a multi-disciplinary program. Students hoping to gain acceptance into professional health programs can pursue a major in any department/discipline throughout the university.
Theatre Arts
As a theatre arts major in Parkside's award-winning program, you are a member of our pre-professional training company, receiving practical training in performance, directing, design, and technology, working alongside professionally-active faculty and staff.
Signature Features of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Most Diverse
We are proud to have the most diverse student body of the four-year comprehensive institutions of the UW System.
First Generation
Nearly 60 percent of our graduates each commencement are the first in their families to earn a university degree.
Affordable
Our tuition and fees are the lowest of any four-year accredited university in the state of Wisconsin.
Division II Athletics
Our Rangers are the only NCAA Division II athletics program in the state of Wisconsin.
Learning in Action
Parkside encourages students to apply their classroom learning, broaden their world view and develop professional networks while engaging with the community. Learn more.
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Chancellor Ford: The Value is in the Degree
Chancellor Ford's Op-ed about Fall 2022 commencement.
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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is one of 394 college students recognized for its efforts to increase nonpartisan democratic engagement in the 2022 election.
Read More about UW-Parkside Recognized as a 2022 ALL IN Most Engaged Campuses for College Student VotingUW-Parkside’s Trina Patterson honored with UW System Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award
Trina Patterson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside was named one of the 13 recipients of the University of Wisconsin System 2022...
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