University of Wisconsin - Platteville Reviews

"UWP offers a small-town feel with tremendous opportunities for growth and connections to the Business industry. The flexibility of scheduling offered opportunities to pursue internships and part-time jobs to finance your education and gain insight into your future career. The professors were content experts in their field and always offering assistance in helping build your own future."

"In 2016, I made the decision to transfer to UW-Platteville. At the time it made sense for me. I was previously attending UW- La Crosse. The difference in quality of education is polarizing. My degree from Platteville will be in Business Administration. During my time at UW-La Crosse I was taking classes to fulfill my gen ed requirements. I can honestly say that my professors at UW-La Crosse in my general education courses were much better than any professor I've had at UWP. The business department at UWP is an inefficient and poorly organized group of individuals. Some of them are true educators and care about fostering applicable knowledge in the minds of young people. Unfortunately, most of them don't give a s*** about what useful information they provide. I will tell you right now what 90% of your business classes at Platteville will look like. For most of the semester, you will sit through PowerPoint lectures on information that was relevant to the industry 5-10 years ago. Your tests will be so pointless and easy that you won't have to study at all while all your engineering friends are pulling out their hair trying to figure out their differential equations homework. You will participate in some sort of group project where no one actually cares about presenting quality opinions because the professor will probably just give everyone an A. UWP might be a great school for other areas of study. I can tell you bluntly that getting a Business degree from UW-Platteville is a poor financial investment in yourself. Like Will said in Good Will Hunting: "You dropped a hundred and fifty grand on a f**in' education you coulda got for a dollar fifty in late charges at the public library."Read Less"

"Having gone to UW-La Crosse for 3 years prior I have a good comparison to UW-Platteville. The major disappointment with UWP (specifically the ME program) is that over 75% of the professors I have had have no experience and they are foreign. First, I mentioned they are foreign because their accents are so strong that half the battle is understanding the explicit words that come out of their mouth. Second (most importantly) is that there is a HUGE difference between teaching and talking. The skills of teaching DO NOT EXIST in this new wave of young professors that make up the ME program. It really feels that UWP decided that saving money paying these new professors is more important than providing quality. In contrast, I now appreciate my UWL professors because they all had 10+ years experience. The bugs in there courses have been worked out and they found the best way to communicate the material to the students. If you don't believe me just check the rate my professor ratings. At UWL, I did not have a problem getting a semester with professors all over 4.0. At UWP, you will be lucky to have a professor over 2.5 and that is assuming they have been teaching long enough to have a rating. The head of the UWP ME department needs to take a long look at the current staff and actually care about their ability to convey the material they know in their heads. The current students are paying (a lot more than the cost of tuition) for the poor quality of this program.Read Less"

"Quick commute from Iowa. Small town with lots to do."

"This is a program that quite simply put is what you put into it. Many people scoff at a distance / hybrid education as it is perceived to be a diploma mill. So long as you put in the work, that is not the case with UW-Platteville's online and hybrid component. This is not something that is for the student who cannot structure their workload or motivate themselves as expectations are loose and some may find themselves desiring more of a hard-and-fast calendar of deadlines and hand-holding. However, for the adult graduate student, it is well worth the effort if you are a good fit. Pros must be addressed first. The program offers fantastic resources and a phenomenally broad depth of curriculum with the ability to specialize. One simply does not see that in most of the programs that are specific to education or vocational counseling or clinical-counseling. The professors are diverse and offer a fantastic networking ability and potential to develop many specific sub-field contacts. If one wants to get into school counseling, they can. If one wants to be a vocational counselor for a state-agency, they have that ability too. If one wants to become a LPC, they have the connections and means to do so. The program is also very, very accommodating to the working or parenting balance. I did both while attending. Deadlines are understanding that this is a program tailored for the adult with outside commitments. I did not encounter one single lecturer who was an outlier here. Additional pros are that it is flexible with time, minus some courses being specific nights. The distance option is quite fascinating and offers the ability to hold a live class that is interactive and give the same pros as a physical classroom. The cost is very, very reasonable and the financial aid office is quick to respond. One of the more enticing factors, for me, was that the program accepted a comparatively large amount of transfer credits. Finally, the degree carries with it the University of Wisconsin weight. That means one isn't going to be coming from a diploma mill, and employers are certainly not going to look at students as such. Now to the difficult part with regards to the cons. The program is coming out of a very new status where it has transitioned between accreditations including one where the hybrid model was not accredited. Thus, the bulk of my learning switched to online classes. I believe this to be a normal hitch. However, it is worth noting that all details have not been ironed out. The other down side is that the staff has had some turnover in my brief time from the program. This was not highly prevalent. However, it did pose a problem for those who sought to choose a specific professor for their Seminar Paper or Thesis. Finally, because of the adaptability and general orientation of the degree, it can pose a problem for individuals who want to specialize and have a language on their degree such as Clinical Psychology. This also factors in to the ability to specialize and get into a deep set of electives to grow as a professional. It also has given a hard time to some students who want particular practicums where the school, in its general and distance model, have no official partnerships with practicum sites (side note: they are very willing to accept new practicums that students wish to set up on their own). Overall, the value of this degree is well worth the cost in terms of time and money. I look it as an input-to-outcome ratio. In this case, it is an investment well worth the time. It has also helped me get into a 2nd graduate program that will complement my first masters (MSN with a psychiatric capstone). I know of plenty of other students who have gainful employment and successful promotions with this very degree. Just remember, that this is a terminal degree and, if seeking a 2nd masters or doctorate, many of the courses will not transfer to the doctoral level unless it revolves around counseling. Again, my experience was a great one. Ones success very much revolves around that sole factor of putting in the work to make it worth the while.Read Less"

"I attended via online classes. Professor's were good and support was great."

"University of Wisconsin Platteville was one of the best choices I could have made as an 18 year old high school senior. UWP has a community feel with big perks. I was able to complete two field work positions during my undergrad, which directly influenced employers after graduation. Opportunities to study abroad are vast and the faculty and staff are supportive."

"I love the Biology Program, the faculty are awesome form a one and one connection with the students. They help you achieve your goals and have several research projects that students are able to assist with. The campus is really nice there are plenty of trails to hike on."

"The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is an amazing school with an array of programs to study and a widely diverse student body! I enjoyed on-campus programs and my classes were top-notch in terms of getting me ready for my post-collegiate career. I recommend Platteville to those especially interested in engineering or agricultural careers; you will not be disappointed!"

"University of Wisconsin-Platteville has helped make my educational goals an obtainable asset! With online classes, I am able to work full time to help cover the tuition expenses. The Desire2Learn portal has streamlined access to classes. The calendar feature reminds you when homework is due and when tests are coming up. They offer a variety of online programs that are user friendly. I highly recommend UW-Platteville for your educational needs."

"Excellent teachers, great classes, small class sizes. Awesome experience."

"It is an amazing school with teachers who care and have a one on one relationship with their students. It is a great place for any Biology Student with small classes and great curriculum. The housing is ok nothing special but the area is beautiful for anyone who likes small towns."

"Loved it. A very welcoming community with a great learning environment. Loved the cute little town with just enough to have something to do. Smaller campus so everything is "right there" all the time."

"I loved going to school at UW-Platteville and thought I got a great education. The class sizes were small and the professors were great. I know that I was well-prepared for the career I chose and I'm happy that I still get to stay involved."

"They have one of the best Criminal Justice programs in the country with 3 emphasis' to choose from. The three are Corrections, Law Enforcement, and Forensic. Many schools with the CJ program don't have anything like that. They did get rid of their Social Work certification program, which could be helpful to a lot of people in this program. This campus has almost doubled in size since I graduated, and I can't believe how popular it has become!"

"Very valuable and affordable. Makes education accessible to everyone. Great quality learning, professors demonstrate care for the students success. Perfect mix of text book learning and real world experience based knowledge."

"Great online program specially for busy, full-time working individuals. Great support from advisors and professors."

"Great faculty, good online program. Very good focus on project management."

"This programs offers great flexibility, so that working students can pursue higher education."