University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University
Polytechnic Designation
From our career-focused degree programs to our applied approach to learning, we are leading the way in educational innovation.
Polytechnic Definition and Tenets
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents created a unique institution in March 2007, even though that institution dates back to 1891. The Regents designated UW-Stout as “Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University,” the first designation of its kind in the history of the system.
Definition:
UW-Stout is a comprehensive, career-focused polytechnic university where students, faculty and staff use applied learning, scientific theory and research to solve real-world problems, grow the state’s economy and serve society.
Tenets:
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Career Focus: A polytechnic university offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares graduates for professional careers.
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Applied Learning: A polytechnic university blends theory with practice to produce innovative solutions to real world problems.
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Collaboration: A polytechnic university works closely with business, industry and other educational institutions to benefit students and grow the economy.