Financial assistance
Looking for emergency assistance? Need help with personal finance, financial education, or financial literacy? We’re here to help you. Visit our One Stop web page to explore how work study and student employment can help you offset costs.
Food
UW-Whitewater’s Warhawk Pantry goes above and beyond a normal food pantry. We are not just taking in nonperishable items from a food bank — our fresh produce is grown on the Whitewater campus in our Campus Garden. Healthy and nutritious frozen meals are available from Warhawk Dining and the campus dietitian as part of a food rescue program. Plus, we offer more than free food — toiletry items and other supplies are also available to students as available.
There is also a pantry available on the Rock County campus. Contact uwwrockinfo@uww.edu for more information.
- First United Methodist Church
- Congregational UCC Building
- St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church — Family Bible Hour
- Catholic Ministry Center
- First English Lutheran Church
- Little Free Pantry
- Little Free Pantry — Public Library
- The Community Space
- Whitewater Community Food Pantry
- ECHO Rock County / Janesville
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin
Housing
Affordable housing is available on the Whitewater campus, and community resources are available to those who need immediate assistance.
- Bethel House (Whitewater)
- Echo Rock County (Janesville)
- Family Promise of Greater Beloit (Beloit)
- GIFTS Men's Shelter (Janesville)
- Community Action of Rock and Walworth counties
Health and well-being
UW-Whitewater offers several free resources for current students to take care of themselves and others on their journey to graduation.
- Open Arms Free Clinic (Elkhorn) provides health and wellness services at no charge for those who qualify based on residence and income. Fill out a patient registration form to get started.
- Rock River Community Clinic (Whitewater) offers affordable health care options close to campus. Contact the clinic to schedule an appointment.
- New Beginnings APFV (Whitewater, Jefferson, and Elkhorn) is available 24/7 and 365 days per year to support people impacted by violent crimes, including sexual violence, stalking, and harassment.
- Wisconsin Voices for Recovery advocates for people in recovery from substance abuse. Become a member, share your story, or contact the organization to get involved.
- Aurora Lakeland Medical Center (Elkhorn)
- Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center (Janesville)
- SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital (Janesville)
- BadgerCare Plus Health Care Program
- Whitewater Family Dentistry
- The Dentist (Whitewater)
Child care and family care
UW-Whitewater’s award-winning Children's Center is located in the Roseman building on the Whitewater campus, so it’s local to students on the Whitewater campus. More than just a day care, the Children’s Center offers a child-centered curriculum for infants and toddlers ages three months to five years old.
Are you a parenting student on campus? The Children’s Center has supplies that include parenting basics, and toys and trinkets to occupy your little Warhawks while you’re in classes and meetings. If you’re graduating, borrow a cap and gown! Contact ccdirector@uww.edu to learn more.
Breastfeeding and lactation rooms are available on both the Whitewater and Rock County campuses.
Clothing
The Warhawk Success Closet is located in McCutchan Hall room 226 on the Whitewater campus. The clothes closet includes free, professional clothing, shoes, and accessories for Warhawks as they seek internships and jobs.
The Cold Weather Cupboard — which contains warm clothing for winter weather — is located outside the biology lab in Upham Hall on the Whitewater campus. Contact Heather Pelzel for more information.
Technology
We are here to make sure Warhawks can access computer hardware, software, and connectivity. Wifi is free for students on both the Whitewater and Rock County campuses with a NetID login.
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Transportation
Warhawk Shuttle Services operates a bus service between the Whitewater and Rock County campuses while fall and spring semester classes are in session. Students who have a vehicle on campus should reference Parking Services for more information.
Bus services: Van Galder Bus Company | Janesville Transit System
Legal services
Looking for free legal advice or free legal services? Law for Learners connects UW-Whitewater students with free, confidential legal help to remove barriers to education and employment. Warhawks are welcome to request legal help free of risk, hassle, and cost. All submissions are confidential.
Safety
Student safety is at the top of our priority list. We encourage Warhawks to take proactive measures so they can stay informed when emergencies do occur and to decrease the likelihood of entering a dangerous situation.
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CPR/AED training »
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