Getting started is super simple:
- Connect to the campus WiFi.
- Scan the QR code posted in your hall or go to https://streaming.swankmp.net/uww
- Bookmark the site so your movie night is always at your fingertips
Streaming, Tech and Entertainment
Students who live on campus have access to high-speed internet, TV and movie streaming services, more than 100 cable channels, and and dynamic game systems.
ResNET provides support for connecting personal devices to the campus wired and wireless (Wi-Fi) networks, UW-Whitewater networked computing resources, like printers, and all other university technology resources.
All persons who use UW-Whitewater technology resources must follow university policies.
Swank streaming service
Swank has been bringing the magic of the big screen to unexpected places since 1937 — think cruise ships, trains, parks, and now... your residence hall room. Swank works directly with major studios to license and stream content to college campuses like ours, so you can watch your favorites legally and easily.
Thanks to our partnership with Swank, all students living in the residence halls get free access to hundreds of movies and TV shows, including new releases from top Hollywood studios. Whether you're into thrillers, rom-coms, documentaries, or animated favorites, there's something waiting for you.
No account needed. No extra costs. Just hit play and enjoy.
New movies every month
Your movie library gets fresh updates every month, so there’s always something new to binge (or rewatch for the fifth time—we don’t judge).
Network connections
Wi-Fi access
Wireless network connectivity (Wi-Fi) is extensive throughout the residence halls. Computers, mobile phones, and tablets connect to the Eduroam network using your UWW email and password.
Wired internet connection
ResNET features more than 4,200 network ports (jacks) throughout the dorms for anyone who also wants a wired connection. Some rooms have wall-based wireless access points that can also be used as hardware jacks (located on the bottom of the access point). Rooms without wall-based access points have data jacks available for activation, one per student, upon request through the Housing Portal.
We have a "port-per-pillow" configuration, which means that all persons living in a room can connect a computer to the network at the same time. There are also numerous common area ports available.
Computer and printing labs
Don't have a computer? No problem!
ResNET offers computer labs in each residence hall on campus. These labs are open to all students living in the dorms and are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The labs are found in the basement of all the buildings, except Wells complex, Pulliam Hall, and Ma'iingan Hall, where they are located on the first floor.
All labs feature Windows-based computers with a wide array of software installed and free black and white printing. For printing instructions, please see the information posted by every printer.
Gaming and game systems
Connecting personal game and media systems in the dorms is a great way to make your UWW room feel like home. To learn how to register your device and connect to the UWWPlay wireless network, see our device-specific guides.