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CongratulationsClass of 2025!

680 UWEC students have taken the next step in their academic and professional pursuits.

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A Winter Wonderland That Feels Like Home
Discover why UW–Eau Claire is known as Wisconsin’s Most Beautiful Campus. Nestled among a vibrant city and the beautiful Chippewa Riverour campus is as warm and welcoming as it is breathtaking.
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At UW–Eau Claireyou get the best of both worlds — hands-on academics and strong support — all in a close-knitcommunity-focused environment. Our stunning campusset in one of America’s most vibrant small citiesis the perfect place to explore ideas and turn visionary dreams into real possibilities.
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Everyday Extraordinary

Something extraordinary happens here every day – and you can be a part of it. Explore more than 200 majorsminorscertificatesand graduate programs and find your perfect fit.

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Meet Our December Grads
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Sydney Hoffman: Building a Blugold brand
Driveninvolved and passionate about the futurehonors student Sydney Hoffman’s time at UW-Eau Claire has been a launching pad for professional success. From student leadershiphonors researchhands-on industry experience and extracurricular involvementshe exemplifies the forward-thinking dedication of the Blugold brand.

Only at Eau Claire

Join a community where supportopportunityand innovation come together. Engage in hands-on research with faculty and peers. Express yourself through theatre or music. Form friendships that last long after graduation. And immerse yourself in distinctive academic programs found only at UW–Eau Claire.

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Equal Opportunity For All
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is dedicated to helping every student succeed. Whether you need academic accommodationsaccessible housingassistive technologyor physical accessibility supportwe’re here to ensure equal opportunity and success.
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Take Care of Yourself
Counseling Services offers freeconfidential support to help students navigate life’s challengesfrom stressanxietyand depression to relationship concernsadjustment issuesor academic pressures. Whether you’d prefer in‑person sessionsonline careor group workshopsour team is here to help you thrive.
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We hear it all the time: when you visit UW-Eau Claireit just feels like home.
Join us on campus to get a taste of all we have to offer. We can’t wait to meet you!
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You Are Home Here

Four years goes fast when there’s so much to do. We put the world at your fingertips with popular study away programssports teams for alland over 200 active student organizations.

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A student laughs gleefully displaying her diploma during Commencement.
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A student smiles while hugging a professor during Commencement.
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Students smile with their hands in the air celebrating graduation day.
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Students take a selfie on the day of Commencement.
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A student shows a peace sign as snow falls in the background.
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A student writes Chinese characters on a whiteboard
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Blugold Renee Ewer concentrates while using sandpapersurrounded by various tools.
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Blugold Greta Wright smiles while working on her pieces of pottery.
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