God's creative majesty

The CUW college experience comes with front-row seats to one of the world’s greatest freshwater lakes.

Plan your visit

We’re closer than you think:

  • 20 minutes to Milwaukee’s cultural and sports scene
  • 10 minutes to historic Cedarburg’s shops, galleries, and festivals
  • 1.5 hours to Chicago, Green Bay, and Madison

Experience the bluff

  • Switchback hiking trails and pathways down the bluff to a private beach
  • Gather with friends under the stars for beachfront bonfires
  • Enjoy amphitheater lake views during for summer worship service, concerts, or classes
  • Watch the sky transform during sunrise runs & sunset strolls

A student runs along the scenic bluff path, embracing wellness of body and spirit with Lake Michigan as the backdrop.

Students study on the bluff, finding peace and focus in a place where faith, learning, and nature come together.

The sun rises over Lake Michigan, casting light across the bluff.

Where Lake Michigan meets the shoreline, reminding students of God’s majesty in creation.

Students gather around a bonfire on the bluff, enjoying fellowship and community rooted in faith and friendship.

Fun facts about Lake Michigan

 

Lake visible from moon

 

923ft (281m) deep

 

Bird and butterfly migration highway

 

Average Summer Temperature 80°F (27 C)

 

Average Winter Temperature 28°F (-2 C)

Meet the neighbors

Milwaukee major city next door

  • Milwaukee Brewers (MLB), Milwaukee Bucks (NBA)
  • Summerfest, cultural celebrations, food events year-round
  • Milwaukee Art Museum, historic theaters, live music

Small-town charm Mequon, Cedarburg, Grafton

  • Strawberry Festival (June)
  • Wine & Harvest Festival (September)
  • Winterfest (December)

Scenic Outdoor Adventures

  • Lion’s Den Gorge Nature Preserve
  • Mequon Nature Preserve
  • Ozaukee Interurban Trail

See It for yourself

Book your campus visit and experience Lake Michigan in every season.