Just 90 minutes north of Chicago, Milwaukee offers numerous cultural and recreational opportunities, and is famous for its many ethnic festivals that take place throughout the year. Its scenic location on Lake Michigan provides a wide range of outdoor activities including water sports, biking, camping, and snow skiing, all within an hour's drive of the city. Public transportation is readily available to all parts of the city, as well as to Chicago and other locations in Wisconsin. The University is located in a quiet residential section of the city near Lake Michigan. With an enrollment of over 22,000 students, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the largest of ten universities and colleges in the metropolitan area.
Weather There are four seasons which offer a variety of climate depending on the time of year.
Warm spring weather leads to the bright sunny days of the summer months. Cool fall weather means beautiful changes in the color of the leaves.