Introduction

Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. This catalog contains information about the university, admissions standards, academic programs and policies, student services, programs of study, and course listings. The catalog is a reference for general degree requirements, detailing the course work needed to complete a declared field of study. The catalog is a public record of general university requirements.

The University

Founded in 1968, UW-Parkside graduated its first students in 1970. One of 13 baccalaureate degree-granting campuses in the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Parkside is accredited by the

Higher Learning Commission
30 North La Salle Street Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504

and is a member of the North Central Association.

The accounting, business management, management information systems, marketing, and master of business administration degree programs are accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. 

The chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society. The health information management and technology program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The molecular biology and bioinformatics program is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).

The University Vision and Mission

Vision

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. The campus will be a premier comprehensive public institution and a destination of choice, serving as a focal point of local, regional and global progress.

Mission

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to high-quality educational programs, creative and scholarly activities, and services responsive to its diverse student population, and its local, national and global communities. To fulfill this mission, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside will:

  • Offer high-quality academic programs rooted in the tradition of a liberal education in the arts, sciences and professions, responsive to the occupational, civic and cultural needs of the region, and actively seek the continued input of all stakeholders.
  • Generate, disseminate and apply knowledge through research, professional and creative activity that benefits communities throughout the region and the world.
  • Attract and retain a diverse and multicultural population of students, faculty, and staff.
  • Foster a teaching and learning community that provides opportunities for collaborative faculty, student, and staff interaction in support of excellence.
  • Utilize technology creatively and effectively in courses, programs, and services.
  • Prepare students to be successful in their professional, civic, and personal lives.
  • Provide programs that meet the intellectual and cultural needs of people throughout their lives.
  • Provide and share in cultural and intellectual activities in partnership with our local and regional communities.

The University Campus

A model of contemporary campus planning and design, UW-Parkside is situated on nearly 700 acres of woodlands and prairies in the town of Somers, between Kenosha and Racine in the southeastern corner of the state. Glass-walled corridors connect the main academic buildings and provide views of the scenic landscape that surrounds the picturesque campus.