Throughout the degree program, you must work very closely with your entire supervisory committee. For more information, contact the associate dean for academic programs in Mitchell 261 or at 229-4100. The UWM Graduate School and the Medical College of Wisconsin each have accredited M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Both institutions have entered into an agreement permitting students to take courses and use the library and laboratory facilities at both schools. This formal affiliation affords unique opportunities to the institutions' faculties and students.
Little duplication exists between the graduate degree programs of the two schools.
Using the resources of both institutions results in programs that strengthen the educational missions of the two schools. Approval must be granted by both institutions before a student may participate in this program. Further information about the procedures for participating in this program is available from Graduate Student Services, Mitchell 261. This exchange program enables graduate students to take courses that are not offered at their home institution without transferring and without any increase in tuition. Both institutions seek to help degree-seeking graduate students obtain appropriate coursework.