UW-Whitewater will accept qualified students displaced by Katrina
Released: September 1, 2005
Like much of the nation, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater community is concerned about those people whose lives have been changed by the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. In an effort to help students displaced by these unfortunate events, UW-Whitewater is prepared to expedite enrollment for any qualified student from a college and university closed by Hurricane Katrina.
With reports that electricity may not be restored for weeks in many of the areas hit by Monday’s hurricane, it’s impossible to tell when the colleges and universities may reopen.
Students who wish to continue their studies are encouraged to contact UW-Whitewater’s Director of Admission Stephen McKellips or any admissions staff member at 262-472-1440.
UW-Whitewater will allow flexibility in tuition and fee payment arrangements pending clarification of students’ status at their home universities. UW-Whitewater will also waive the application fees. Arrangements can be made to transfer credits to their home universities when they return.
Housing is available both on and off campus and UW-Whitewater administrators are prepared to do whatever is necessary to help these displaced students continue their education.
- Sara Kuhl,kuhls@uww.edu
