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Blugold Life

Making Connections at UWEC

Here, you’ll build a foundation of friends, mentors, and supporters that will last a lifetime. Get involved in student organizations and discover what you’re passionate about. Attend annual events like the Viennese Ball that you’ll only find at Eau Claire. Join in on a variety of athletics or even just find a crew that loves rock climbing as much as you do.

With countless opportunities to explore and connect, you can make campus your home.

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Making Connections at UWEC

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Here, you’ll build a foundation of friends, mentors, and supporters that will last a lifetime. Get involved in student organizations and discover what you’re passionate about. Attend annual events like the Viennese Ball that you’ll only find at Eau Claire. Join in on a variety of athletics or even just find a crew that loves rock climbing as much as you do.

With countless opportunities to explore and connect, you can make campus your home.

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Get Involved, Find Your People

You’ll hear it again and again: the best way to find your people and explore your interests outside of the classroom is to get involved on campus. Join a student organization, play intramural sports, volunteer, travel, or get a campus job to enhance your experience and meet new friends.

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Drone view of Garfield Ave from library to Hibbard

The best way to experience Blugold Life is by visiting our campus.

Come see who we are and how you’ll fit in. We can’t wait to show you our campus and community.

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Downtown bridge to Pablo lit up at night

Living in Eau Claire

This town is cool. Like really cool. Our city is one of the fastest-growing in the state, and for good reason. You’ll find a strong music and arts scene, lots of local restaurants and shops, and hiking and biking trails with some of the prettiest views in Wisconsin, all within walking distance from campus.

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Ranked A Best LGBTQIA+ Friendly College

Here, you'll find a home that is safe and supportive.

Campus Pride 2023

200+ Student Organizations

With dozens of groups to choose from, our student organizations run the gamut from actuarial science and esports to everything in between.

3500 ft2 of Greenhouse Space

UWEC features an abundance of greenhouse space — right on campus — for you to explore.

On Princeton Review's List of Best Colleges

This ranking is decided entirely by current student surveys. UWEC, listed as a Best in the Midwest, was cited as "academically outstanding and well worth consideration in your college search."

The Princeton Review 2025

200+ Annual Performances

Help coordinate or participate in one of UWEC's annual music, dance, or theatre performances.

Living on Campus

Campus will be your homebase as you live, study, work, and play here. Explore your resources.

Housing

Dining

Wellness

Campus Safety

Culture & Arts

You’ll find no shortage of ways to explore arts, music, and culture while you’re here. Both campus and the Eau Claire community offer countless opportunities to experience something new and expand your perspective.

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