UW-WHITEWATER AT ROCK COUNTY

ABOUT US

UW-Whitewater at Rock County

Tricia Clasen speaking at commencement ceremony.

Join the Warhawk Family and you’ll be on your way to a college degree and unlimited transfer and career opportunities. Our diverse students embark on a rewarding journey of academic advancement and personal growth in a supportive atmosphere. UW-Whitewater at Rock County's College of Integrated Studies combines the advantages of a small college with the resources of the world-class University of Wisconsin System. That makes our Rock County Campus your best path to a college degree and unlimited career opportunities. As an enrolled student at U Rock, you're a part of the Warhawk Family - and that means you can continue your education with a seamless transition to the main campus in Whitewater, or transfer to any school within the University of Wisconsin System.

At the Rock County Campus, courses are designed for transfer within the UW System. The College of Integrated Studies is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, so the credits you earn will be accepted by other colleges and universities in Wisconsin and throughout the country. When you decide to transfer to a baccalaureate institution, we will be there to assist you every step of the way!

Tricia Clasen, Dean
College of Integrated Studies
clasenp@uww.edu

Dean's List [PDF]

Want to learn more about the College of Integrated Studies?

Contact us at uwwrockinfo@uww.edu or 608-758-6541.

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The Arts

UW-Whitewater at Rock County offers students an opportunity to participate in the arts and offers the community a variety of free or low-cost cultural events. Find out more about the arts at UW-Whitewater at Rock County.

The Arts

About the Rock County Campus

UW-Whitewater's Rock County campus is located on nearly 50 rolling acres on Janesville's southwest side. A free, dedicated shuttle links the campus to UW-Whitewater’s main campus and the Van Galder JTS bus stop in Janesville.

Mission Statement

The College of Integrated Studies is committed to its students and their success. The College seeks to provide an excellent education that is affordable, accessible, transferable, and leads to completion of a baccalaureate degree. Furthermore, the College encourages and supports the personal growth students need as members of a global community and the professional growth they need for successful careers in a global economy.

The College of Integrated Studies is dedicated to a robust, comprehensive general education curriculum grounded in the liberal arts. The College offers additional opportunities for student learning through collaborative degree programs with other colleges and universities.   The College of Integrated Studies employs highly-qualified faculty and staff who are focused on student learning and academic inquiry. The College's faculty and staff work closely together across academic fields in an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning.   The College of Integrated Studies supports the mission and goals of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and strives to advance the Wisconsin Idea by bringing the resources of the University to the people and communities in and around Rock County.  

Student Profile

  • 837 students enrolled
  • 58% first-generation students
  • 14.6% nontraditional age students (age 25+)

Employee Profile

  • 68 employees
  • 96% of faculty have a Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field

Campus Buildings

Most buildings are open Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and most administrative offices are open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Hours are subject to change depending on staffing and scheduled special events, and the campus may be closed for holidays or inclement weather or emergencies.

The Dean’s Advisory Board in the College of Integrated Studies is composed of both community members and alumni. They bring expertise, knowledge and valuable perspective for program development and campus identity.

There are two primary goals of the board:

  • To provide guidance in developing community, alumni, and stakeholder relationships.
  • To engage in external review of the college’s strategic plan

Board Members

  • Michelle Demmin, System Director of Professional Development, Nursing Education & Programs, Mercyhealth
  • Connor Fox, Century 21
  • Dave Holterman, Vice President, First Community Bank Milton
  • Kim Lantta, VP Cash Management, Blackhawk Bank
  • Stephen Pickering, Owner, Drywater Productions
  • Ann Roe, Congressional Candidate
  • Heidi Van Kirk, Executive Officer, South Central Wisconsin Builders Association

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at Rock County

View a map of our campus buildings.

Directions to our campus:

2909 Kellogg Avenue
Janesville, WI 53546
Phone: 608-758-6565
Fax: 608-758-6564

Convenient to students in Rock and adjacent counties, UW-Whitewater’s Rock County campus is located off of Highway 51 in Janesville, at the intersection of Kellogg Avenue and South River Road, just minutes from I-90 and adjacent to the Rock River. A free, dedicated shuttle links the campus to UW-Whitewater’s main campus and the Van Galder JTS bus stop in Janesville.





 

Driving directions

From Madison

Take I-90 south to the south side of Janesville. Take Exit 177 (Hwy. 11 West). Proceed about one mile west until you reach Hwy. 51 (Center Ave.). Turn right onto Hwy. 51 and continue about one mile until you reach Kellogg Ave. Turn left (west) onto Kellogg Ave. and continue for about one mile. The campus is on the left (south) side of Kellogg Ave.

From Beloit

Take Hwy. 51 north to Janesville. Hwy. 51 will become Center Ave. in Janesville. When you reach Kellogg Ave., turn left (west) and continue for about one mile. The campus is on the left (south) side of Kellogg Ave.

From Chicago

Take I-90 north to the south side of Janesville, and exit Hwy. 11 West. Turn left on to Hwy 11 West and proceed to Hwy. 51. Take a right onto Hwy. 51 (Center Ave.) and continue until you reach Kellogg Ave. Turn left (west) onto Kellogg and continue for about 1 mile. The campus is on the left (south) side of Kellogg Ave.

 

Area information

Communications

University Marketing and Communications collaborates with Rock County campus administrators to oversee public relations, media relations, social media and campus photography. UMC is happy to help with your marketing and communication efforts.

For marketing, advertising and design assistance, please contact University Marketing and Communications at news@uww.edu or 262-472-1200. For any project, please fill out our project request form.

For assistance promoting events and activities on the Rock County campus and social media marketing, contact Angelica Angelica Chapman-Sykes at ChapmanSAP07@uww.edu or 608-898-5022.

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