VIBRANT, ENERGIZING SPRINGS
SUN-KISSED, ACTIVE SUMMERS
CRISP, COLORFUL FALLS
SNOWY, COZY WINTERS
Sunrise at the UW–Madison Arboretum
Autumn foliage in Northern Wisconsin
Sunset at the Memorial Union Terrace
Blue skies over Southern Wisconsin
" ! WILDERNESS WISCONSIN
GLORIOUS THAT OH, "
—JOHN MUIR
UW ALUM, FATHER OF THE NATIONAL PARK SYSTEMWINTER
FALL
#3 BEST PLACES TO LIVE —LIVABILITY.COM, 2019
BEST COLLEGE FOOTBALL TOWN —SPORTS ILLUSTRATED, 2019
#11 BEST CITIES TO ENJOY AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
—WALLETHUB.COM, 2020
1. M eet some friends at the Memorial Union Terrace and share an order of fried cheese curds as the sun sets over Lake Mendota .
2. Hit the upscale shops at Hilldale, then try one of State Street ’s culturally diverse restaurants.
3. Grab some teammates and catch a game at Buffalo Wild Wings, or have a chill night playing video games back at the apartment.
4. See a favorite artist of yours at The Orpheum or another of Madison’s many concert venues.
5. Spend the morning hiking in the Arboretum or kayaking on Lake Wingra . Afterward, stop and say hi to the animals at Henry Vilas Zoo !
A symbol of the city! The Memorial Union’s iconic terrace chairs
6. During winter, go ice skating at Tenney Park or skiing or snowboarding at Tyrol Basin.
7. Longboard to Willy Street and Atwood Ave. to browse the boutiques and record stores.
8. Enjoy an afternoon round of mini-golf with friends at Vitense Golfland, then follow it up with some laser tag or catch a new movie.
9. Walk, run, or rent a bike to ride alongside Lake Monona . Enjoy the rooftop view on Monona Terrace or visit Olbrich Gardens .
10. Head over to the State Capitol and attend the nation’s largest Farmer’s Market before donning red and white for a Badgers tailgate !
Need a vacation or feeling home sick? Dane County Regional Airport is just 15 minutes from campus.
A COMPACT URBAN HUB, AN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY;
DOWNTOWN MADISON AND UW —
NEITHER WOULD BE THE SAME WITHOUT THE OTHER.
21 residence halls exist on campus, each with a unique combination of location, lifestyle, and amenities. Students can rank their preferences of halls to live in, number of roommates, etc., allowing them to guide their daily routine.
#4 COLLEGE WITH THE BEST STUDENT LIFE
—NICHE.COM, 2020
#13 BEST U.S. COLLEGE CAMPUS
—BUSINESS INSIDER, 2018
Living in a hall is a great way to meet new friends , and it connects you to resources that will make your transition to college life as easy as possible. After freshman year, you may also explore downtown Madison’s wide variety of housing options. Getting around UW’s 1.5 sq mi campus is easy! Walk, bike, take a bus, ride your moped, or order an Uber/Lyft.
Hungry? Stop by one of six dining halls on campus or any of Madison’s hundreds of restaurants and takeout spots.
Student-athletes also have access to performance nutrition centers, the dietician-designed menu at the Badger Alley Bistro, and exclusive dining halls.
Walking Between Classes
Whatever your ideal college experience is, UW’s campus can provide it. An immersive social scene full of nightlife, recreation, coed activities, student groups, and opportunities for growth and development is just outside the front door. Your college days will be some of the most memorable of your life; explore who you are and become who you want to be !
Gordon Dining and Event Center Dejope Residence Hall The Annual Snowball Fight
THE OFFICE OF CAREER & LEADERSHIP OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT AND GROUP PROGRAMS
FOCUSED ON LIFE SKILLS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT.
95% 88% 31
Freshman
Retention Rate
Six-year Grad. Rate Average Class Size
Our student-athletes have earned a combined cumulative GPA of greater than 3.0 for 18 consecutive semesters (and counting).
More than 80 different majors are studied among our student-athletes. UW– Madison offers something for everyone! Often times, multiple degree options exist within a specific academic interest, allowing you to select the major best suited to your desired career path.
POSITIVE
95% OF STUDENT-ATHLETES REPORTED A CAREER OUTCOME
As one of the nation’s premier universities for combined excellence in athletics and academics, UW–Madison prepares you for success in all of your passions!
BUILD A LASTING NETWORK, EMBRACE WHAT EACH INDIVIDUAL HAS TO OFFER, AND USE YOUR PLATFORM TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN YOUR COMMUNITIES.
More than 900 student organizations — based in art, culture, social activities, sports, religion, volunteerism, and more — exist on campus. Meet new people, get involved, let your voice be heard, and become a leader!
Numerous student centers, guest speakers, and frequent special events foster social awareness , ensuring representation for all.
FOR STUDENTS, BY STUDENTS.
There is nothing quite like a Badgers tailgate ! 100,000+ fans line the streets to chow down on brats and cheese curds before kickoff!
Badgers sporting events are known for some of the best game day traditions in the country:
In one of college football’s iconic spectacles, Camp Randall Stadium shakes as the student section jumps up and down to ’90s hip-hop classic “ Jump Around ” before the fourth quarter begins. Win or lose, the Wisconsin band takes the field after every game to play UW fight songs during the Fifth Quarter .
For over a century, teams and fans have sung UW’s time-honored “ Varsity ” together during intermissions or after games.
UW student sections are recognized as some of the most creative and engaged throughout the NCAA. Over the years, they have coined unique chants for various sports, such as hockey’s “ Sieve ” chant — yelled at opposing goaltenders each time they surrender a goal (and since adopted across college hockey).
Built: 2012
Connected to the Kohl Center via underground tunnel is one of only two arenas in the U.S. built specifically to host NCAA women’s hockey. Both hockey teams practice on its rink, while the rest of the facility houses their locker and team rooms, as well as those for swimming and diving. Women’s hockey attendance led the nation from 2016–20.
ZIMMER
CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
Alongside Lake Mendota, Badgers
Softball’s top-tier amenities include an indoor training facility and a newly resurfaced field.
Built: 1999
Annual host to the Nuttycombe Invitational , this scenic expanse is also a frequent site for NCAA XC regionals.
Built: 2009
Swimming and diving’s all-new , first-class facility features a stunning 50-meter pool, full diving well, and connects via walkway to LaBahn Arena.
UNIVERSITY RIDGE
Built: 1991
GOODMAN DIAMOND
Nestled within a rolling, forested landscape, this top 10 collegiate course offers 18 dynamic holes and superb training facilities to UW’s golf teams.
Renovated: 1992
An Olympic-size , natural grass field surrounded by a 400-meter track is home to men’s and women’s soccer and men’s and women’s track and field.
Newly-renovated outdoor courts and an attached indoor complex serve men’s and women’s tennis year-round.
Renovated: 2019
Built: 2005
Lake Mendota provides an ideal shore for one of the country’s finest boathouses, which includes dedicated space for all three UW rowing crews.
LABAHN ARENA
MCCLIMON COMPLEX
Men’s hockey has captured six NCAA titles , more than any other school since UW began conference play in 1969–70. As of 2019, former Badgers had skated in the most NHL games of any NCAA school during the post-lockout era. UW greats include Mark Johnson, Chris Chelios, Mike Richter, Dany Heatley, Ryan Suter, Joe Pavelski, and Ryan McDonagh, among others.
Since 1990, women’s golf has tallied one Big Ten title and nine top-four finishes, while also making nine NCAA Regionals and two Championships. Individuals have played in seven Regionals and one Championship, and earned 15 All-Big Ten honors.
In that time, men’s golf has won two Big Ten titles and qualified for five NCAA Regionals and two Championships. Individual golfers have competed in four Regionals and four Championships, as well as earned 17 All-Big Ten honors.
Since 2006, UW women’s hockey has been the nation’s most dominant program, amassing five NCAA titles while appearing in 12 Frozen Fours and eight championship games. In that time, 20 Badgers have earned AHCA All-American honors and five — Sara Bauer, Jessie Vetter, Meghan Duggan, Brianna Decker, and Ann-Renée Desbiens — have won the Patty Kazmaier Award .
Meghan Duggan is one of three Badgers to win:
— an NCAA title
— the Patty Kazmaier Award
— multiple Olympic Medals
Grace Latz
Big Ten Champion — World Champion — Olympian —
As the oldest sport at UW, rowing is a Badgers tradition. With Madison’s lakes serving as their home water, UW’s three crews have collectively established themselves as the Midwest’s best. Men’s rowing owns eight Varsity Challenge Cups — considered the sport's national championship — with 53 IRA titles total. That includes 14 Ten Eyck Trophies , second-most all-time. Women’s rowing is tied for the eighth-most NCAA Championship invites. Women's lightweight rowing has won both the second-most IRA titles and varsity eight titles.
Since 2007, men’s tennis has finished in the top half of the Big Ten five times and earned five NCAA Tournament bids, while Badgers have earned 12 All-Big Ten honors.
Between 1985–02, women’s tennis was a Big Ten power, finishing top three in 15 out of 17 seasons and winning two regular season titles. In a return to form, UW placed second in the conference in 2019. Badgers have earned All-Big Ten honors 17 times since 2000.
Since 2000, men’s track and field has dominated the Big Ten, winning 19 combined conference titles (Minnesota’s six are next most), while also tallying the most top 10 finishes at the NCAA Championships (10). UW is also the only Big Ten program with a men’s NCAA indoor title (2007).
Since 2000, UW wrestling has produced three individual NCAA Champions , a top-five team finish (2010), and 39 All-Americans , as well as nine individual Big Ten Champions and 11 All-Big Ten selections. The Big Ten is college wrestling’s premier conference.
Over that same span, women’s track and field has produced three individual NCAA champions , 62 individual Big Ten Champions, 57 All-Americans, and six Olympians . UW has qualified for 35 total NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships, the second-most among conference schools.
In the last 20 seasons, UW volleyball has amassed four Big Ten titles , 14 NCAA Tournament bids, and three NCAA Championship appearances. Throughout that span, Badgers have earned 37 All-American, 34 First-Team All-Big Ten, and four Big Ten Player of the Year honors.
Lauren Carlini
2016–17 Sullivan — Award Winner 4x All-American — Member of Team USA —
Mohammed Ahmed
— 5x Big Ten Champion
— 11x All-American
— 2x Olympian
