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Summer Intensive Student Life
Student Housing
2026 Summer Intensive housing is located on the Milwaukee School of Engineering campus in the Hermann Viets Tower at 1121 N Milwaukee Street in downtown Milwaukee. Students registered to reside in housing will be assigned a dorm room with one roommate. Roommate details and contact information is not shared in advance of students' move-in date:
- 5-week Pre-Professional Program students move in to Viets Tower on Saturday, June 27, 1:00-4:00pm.
- 3-week Intermediate Program students move in to Viets Tower on Saturday, July 11, 1:00-4:00pm.
A mandatory orientation meeting for all students (housing and non-housing), is held at 5:00pm following each move in date. This meeting is held on the Milwaukee School of Engineering campus:
- 5-week Pre-Professional Program orientation meeting: Saturday, June 27 at 5:00pm.
- 3-week Intermediate Program orientation meeting: Saturday, July 11 at 5:00pm.
Please review these welcome packets for the programs and for students who plan to reside in program housing.
- 5-week Pre-Professional Welcome Letter
- 3-week Intermediate Welcome Letter
- 2026 Packing List
- 2026 MSOE Residence Hall Rules & Regulations Packet
- Parent Permission Slip 2026. This form is only required when a minor student plans to check out with any adult that is not the student's legal parent/guardian or Milwaukee Ballet Staff. Examples include an aunt/uncle, grandparent, family friend, or another Summer Intensive student that is 18 years or older. This form must be submitted in advance to the Housing Manager for each occurrence. Please see complete details listed within the form.
Sending and Receiving Mail for Housing Students
Please send all mail and packages to Milwaukee Ballet's Baumgartner Center for Dance studios in Downtown Milwaukee. The Milwaukee School of Engineering cannot accept packages for Summer Intensive students on campus or at the residence halls. Mail and packages for housing students will be brought to students residing at the MSOE residence halls every weekday.
Mailing Address:
[ Student's First and Last Name ]
c/o Milwaukee Ballet Summer Intensive
128 North Jackson Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Class Schedules
Weekly Summer Intensive Schedules will become available starting in June. Please review all pages carefully to understand the full schedule as students/Tech levels may move studios throughout the day.
Following schedules are posted here each Wednesday the week prior. For example, the Week 2 schedule will be posted on Wednesday during Week 1, and so on.
Pre-Professional 5-Week Program Schedules
It is the final week of the 2026 Summer Intensive! Please read through the entirety of the Theater Rules and Expectations packet before dress rehearsal on Thursday, July 30.
Excursions
Optional weekend excursions are open to all students attending the 2026 Summer Intensive Program at Milwaukee Ballet. Details for each excursion are listed below, and registration is now available online. Details subject to change.
Please note that each excursion has a unique sign-up deadline. Refunds are not available for excursions as group tickets must be ordered in advance.
Six Flags Great America | Saturday, July 18
Departure: 9:15 am from MSOE Viets Tower, arrive at Six Flags Great America around 10:15 am
Return: Depart Six Flags Great America at 6:00 pm, arrive at MSOE around 7:00 pm
Cost: $126 includes admission and bus transportation
What To Bring: Personal spending money for food and shopping
The Midwest’s premier theme park features more than 40 rides (including 12 roller coasters), a water park, spectacular shows, and a variety of attractions. Students will be responsible for purchasing their own lunch at Six Flags. Wear your Summer Intensive t-shirt, good walking shoes, and plenty of sunscreen!
The bus will return to MSOE campus after the dining hall closes. Students will be responsible for dinner on their own.
Registration for this excursion ends Monday, July 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Details subject to change. Refunds are not available for excursions as group tickets must be ordered in advance. If you choose not to attend after completing your registration, you may find another student to pay you directly and attend in your place.
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Game | Sunday, July 26
Departure: 12:00 pm from MSOE Viets Tower, game begins at 1:10 pm
Return: Depart American Family Field at the end of the game, approximately 4:00 pm
Cost: $65 includes admission and bus transportation
What To Bring: Personal spending money for food and shopping
The baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Colorado Rockies will start at 1:10 pm. The game is played rain or shine with the assistance of American Family Field’s (formerly Miller Park) retractable roof. Wear your Summer Intensive t-shirt!
Registration for this excursion ends Monday, July 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Details subject to change. Refunds are not available for excursions as group tickets must be ordered in advance. If you choose not to attend after completing your registration, you may find another student to pay you directly and attend in your place.