Institution name

University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Total number of students

10700

Contact address for international enquiries

800 West Main Street
WHITEWATER 53190

Telephone

+1 262 472 1006

Venue / office name

College of Letters and Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences

Address

800 West Main Street
WHITEWATER
Wisconsin
53190

Venue description

The Department of Biological Sciences offers scientific training to prepare students for a wide variety of careers ranging from field ecologist, to molecular biologist, to technical writer, to physician assistant, to soil conservationist, and much more. A major in biology is excellent preparation for professional programs in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, cytotechnology, forensics, and biotechnology.

Telephone number

+1 262 472 1092

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Students can accommodate in fourteen residence halls Arey Hall, Benson Hall, Bigelow Hall, Clem Hall, Fischer Hall, Fricker Hall, Knilans Hall, Lee Hall, Tutt Hall, Wellers Hall, Wells East Tower, Wells West Tower which are available on campus, housing approximately 4,000 students. International students can select to live in the Global Village which houses both American and International students in a setting which fosters cross-cultural learning and understanding. Off campus housing is available but limited. Guest housing is also available on campus. The cost of Single Room is $2204, Design Single room is $1896, Double Room $1460, Triple Rooms $1264. The features of the Residence halls are Bike Locker Storage, Big Screen Televisions: All residence halls have big screen televisions located in the basement for student use at no charge. Cable Television Services: The Office of Residence Life owns and operates a cable television service, which provides all residence hall students with a campus cable channel, a movie channel, and 65 other cable channels. Reception Desk: Each residence hall has a reception desk that is staffed during afternoon and evening hours. This is where you can get your mail, ask questions, and check out a wide variety of tools, games, and equipment. University Fitness Center: Residence Life is proud of University Fitness. Located in the basement of Wells Hall, University Fitness is fully equipped with state-of-the-art weight lifting and aerobic conditioning equipment. Computer Labs/Access: Residence Life has computer labs in all of the Residence Halls on campus. All labs provide access to the most popular software and e-mail functions.Telephones: Room telephone services will not be provided as part of your residence hall room rate effective August 1, 2008. We encourage residence hall students to make use of cell phones. Telephones for emergency use will also be made available on the first floor of each residence hall.