Since 1886, the University of Wyoming has blazed a trail to create what the world needs. Attending college may be one of the most important choices you make so we put together some great information about what UW and Laramie has to offer as you get started on your journey.
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Whether you're from a neighboring state or you live across the world, Wyoming's breathtaking landscapes and wide open spaces make it one of the most unique places to achieve your degree. Why wait? Get started by checking out this mobile-friendly informational brochure.
Attending UW as a Wyoming resident provides some amazing benefits, including important scholarship awards. Plus, living in Laramie may pleasantly surprise you with our vast opportunities for dining, shopping and outdoor recreation. Download our student brochure here.
Making the decision to transfer to a new university is a big one. We are here to help you with each step whenever you're ready to get started. While you're preparing to make you choice, this helpful brochure will provide you with some important details to keep in mind when applying to UW.
UW offers 80 areas of study for our undergrad students where you'll meet faculty members who have won Nobel Peace Prizes and also teach your freshman economics course. We also have some of the nation's most advanced facilities, including our brand new Engineering, Education and Research Building (EERB) that offers research opportunities and one of the most well-equipped makerspaces in the country. These resources not only allow our students hands-on learning, most are open to all students - no matter their program or degree level.
The University of Wyoming sits in the heart of Laramie, and our diverse student population attracts individuals from around the world. Campus is friendly and welcoming, offering unique opportunities to connect with other students with similar interests.
At UW, you'll get to experience your first homecoming game at War Memorial Stadium and your first Cowgirls basketball game in the Arena Auditorium. You’ll get to see the "Cowboys and Cowgirls" take on other NCAA Division 1 schools — it’s a flagship experience, and there’s only One Wyoming.
You’ll even get to know some of our other students who came to us from other states and countries!
Your true character is revealed at 7,220 feet above sea level.
Located at over 7,000 feet in elevation, UW combines the best of both worlds -- the feel of a close-knit college town, with access to some of the world's best outdoor adventures just minutes away.
Our colleges offer more than 200 areas of study, drawing students from all over the globe. They hail from places such as Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, Delaware and Nigeria.
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