University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh — Attraction in Oshkosh

I graduated from UWO twice over the course of 7-ish years. I give 2 stars because the teachers in my majors' core classes were amazing (Kinesiology and Computer Science). I learned a ton from them, they were always very welcoming to each of their students, and I attribute a lot of my success in my current career to the care and hard work they put into their work. There is also a small Japanese program led by a few teachers and was a very fun and positive opportunity to learn and didn't fall subject to the issues I mention below.

Only 2 stars because it's culture needs to change for the better. I know a handful of Caucasian males who have endured severe lifelong trauma, in their homelives and in their communities. The culture that UWO nurtures has been a real struggle for their mental and emotional health. It is unacceptable that the dominant cultural narrative at universities like UWO consistently invalidate these real challenges they face. They only look skin deep and assume my friends live a life of privilege and subconscious bias against those assumed to be less fortunate without even making any effort or platform to hear their stories. This is not compassionate, this is not kind or loving. This needs to change for the sake of people's wellbeing.

Also, if you're a commuter, good luck finding parking. The campus's layout is very strange with not near enough parking at building to support the number of students.

Again, in the end, I got my degrees and a job, and that's really the only thing that matters from a university: to learn a practical trade that will allow you to bring value to society and...

I enjoyed my experience here at Oshkosh. Pretty good teachers, a decent student life, and met a ton of really cool people. Overall a solid University that deserves more credit.

I went for Marketing and feel like I learned a lot about the field. I’ve also enjoyed most of my professors, I was able to reach out for help and get it when needed.

I hear people complain about the parking pass, but the reality is most colleges do this. It shouldn’t be a reason Oshkosh is counted towards a negative. The parking in Oshkosh is generally tight, with few spots available, the price tag of $300 seems justified in my eyes.

If looking to get a more in depth review of UWO, I suggest checking rate my professors online to see what other people have said about...

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and in particular Professor Steve Dunn, have been among the worst experiences I’ve had to endure in recent years. The administration appears to conceal or ignore serious concerns about problematic instructors, and Dunn is a clear example of this failure. His conduct and performance call into question the very purpose of academic tenure—formal or informal—as his behavior demonstrates why such protections should not shield instructors who are unfit for the classroom.

This is a university to stay away from. Parents and prospective students should look elsewhere if they want a real education from a fair and honest institution that values transparency, accountability,...