Why Wisconsin

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Capital = Madison

When most out-of-staters think of WISCONSIN, the first thing that comes to mind is dairy products. While it’s true, our farmers and cows do make the best milk and cheese, what we have to offer goes well beyond your refrigerator:

2 of the US’ 100 largest cities (based on population): Madison and Milwaukee

State Motto —>“ FORWARD”

3 major pro sports teams: the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Milwaukee Brewers

Location, location, location!

Near Chicago & the Twin Cities Just a weekend road trip away from many other major US cities.

Each summer, Milwaukee hosts the “World’s Largest Music Festival”, Summerfest, which features 1,000+ performances and draws more than 800,000 attendees in 11 days.

The home of the nation’s largest water park, Wisconsin Dells, and Door County — which has over 300 miles of shoreline — are national tourist destinations.

127 scenic State Parks, Forests, Recreation Areas, and Trails

Over 1,000 miles of Great Lakes Shoreline ...

... and more than 15,000 lakes!

SPRING

Blue skies over Southern Wisconsin

SUMMER

Sunset at the Memorial Union Terrace

ALL FOUR SEASONS

VIBRANT, ENERGIZING SPRINGS

SUN-KISSED, ACTIVE SUMMERSCRISP, COLORFUL FALLSSNOWY, COZY WINTERS"

OH,

THAT

GLORIOUS

WISCONSIN

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WILDERNESS

—JOHN MUIR

UW ALUM, FATHER OF THE

NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM

FALL

Autumn foliage in Northern Wisconsin

WINTER

Sunrise at the UW–Madison Arboretum

LAKE MENDOTA

State Capitol

Bascom Hill

STATE STREET

WILLY STREET

Camp Randall

MADISON, WI p o p u l a t i o n : 258,054

Monona Terrace

Isthmus — A narrow strip of land bordered on both sides by water

LAKE MONONA

10 ways To experience madison

NO PLACE

LIKE HOME

#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. Meet 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.

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AMERICA'S GREATEST

COLLEGE

SPORTS

—SCOTT VAN PELT ESPN

TOWN"

Looking up at the dome in the State Capitol

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.

Bascom Hall

Science Hall

HISTORY

The roots of UW–Madison trace back to the mid-1800s when a site bordering Lake Mendota was selected. Many structures built before 1900, including Bascom Hall and its famous hill — the “heart of campus” — as well as Science Hall and the Red Gym — two of four National Historic Landmarks belonging to UW — are still in use.

Over more than 170 years, students and faculty have written the story of this special place.

THE UNI N

The symbolic link between UW–Madison’s past and future is the Wisconsin Union and its two student centers — the proverbial “soul” of campus life. The Memorial Union and its lakeside terrace opened in 1928; Union South followed in 1971. Together, they connect the UW community through shared social, recreational, educational, and cultural experiences. To ensure their impact for decades to come, modernization of both spaces took place in 2018 and 2011, respectively.

“FORWARD”

Union South

Wisconsin’s state motto serves as UW’s modus operandi. Investing in students by improving the educational and living facilities they utilize is the embodiment of that mindset. The results are clear: Grainger Hall, for instance — home to the Wisconsin School of Business — was built in 1993 and further upgraded in 2008. Since then, UW has become a top business university. The opening of the Hamel Music Center in 2019 is the latest example, while renovations to historic Babcock Hall will be the next.

Red Gym (Top Left)

Memorial Union (Bottom Right)

Hamel Music Center

An aerial view of campus, including Grainger Hall (Bottom)

ALL ABOUT THE JOURNEY

THE BEST OF

BOTH WORLDS

A COMPACT URBAN HUB,AN ACADEMIC COMMUNITY;DOWNTOWN MADISON AND UW —NEITHER WOULD BE THESAME WITHOUT THE OTHER.

#4 COLLEGE WITH THE BEST STUDENT LIFE

—NICHE.COM, 2020

#13 BEST U.S. COLLEGE CAMPUS—BUSINESS INSIDER, 2018

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.

Living in a hall is a great way to meet new friends, and it connects you to resources that will make

Dejope Residence Hall 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.

Walking Between Classes

Hungry? Stop by one of six dining halls on campus or any of Madison’s hundreds of restaurants and

Gordon Dining and Event Center takeout spots. Student-athletes also have access to performance nutrition centers, the dietician-designed menu at the Badger Alley Bistro, and exclusive dining halls.

Whatever your ideal college experience is, UW’s campus can provide it. An immersive

The Annual Snowball Fight 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!

45,317

31,185

Undergrads

230+

Majors & Certificates

(2019)

250+

Graduate Programs

Students

14,132

Graduate, Professional, Special

9,200+

Courses

UW RANKINGS

Best Public Colleges

U.S. News & World Report, 2020 13

100 Best Values in Public Collegesth

Kiplinger’s, 2018 13 th

World University Rankings

CWUR, 2019–20

25 th

Study Abroad Participation

Among U.S. Public Institutions, 2018

1 st

Doctorates Granted

Among U.S. Universities, 2017

1 st

Name: Bucky Badger

1. In which year was UW–Madison founded?

1848

3. On average, students earn their degree in years.

3.96

UW–MADISON ACADEMICS

2. UW–Madison is comprised of schools and colleges.

13

4. How many libraries exist on campus?

5. A statue of which U.S. president sits atop Bascom Hill? In which year was it unveiled?

A. 1909 B. C. D.

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CAREERS, NOT JUST JOBS

THE OFFICE OF CAREER & LEADERSHIPOFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTAND GROUP PROGRAMSFOCUSED ON LIFE SKILLSAND CAREER DEVELOPMENT.

95%

OF STUDENT-ATHLETES REPORTED A

POSITIVE

CAREER OUTCOME

STUDENT-

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!

ATHLETE

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.

Collectively, UW–Madison alumni hail from all 50 states and more than 130 nations. They have a track record of success, becoming leaders and catalysts for progress in their chosen fields and communities — locally, nationally, and globally.

They include innovators in science, technology, engineering, medicine, business, education, journalism, politics, art, nonprofit work, entrepreneurship, and beyond.

CHANGE

YOUR

WORLD!

20 Nobel Prizes and 40 Pulitzer Prizes have been awarded to UW alumni or faculty.

More than 1,050 alumni serve as CEOs. Nearly 16,000 hold an executive position.

UW’s first-of-its-kind master’s program in environmental conservation produced nearly 100 graduates in its initial four years (2016–19).

More than 400 startups have formed out of research at UW, which ranked sixth in the nation in research expenditures in 2017.

UW researchers were the first to discover or develop vitamins A & B, space-based weather cameras, bone marrow transplants, synthetic genes, embryonic stem cells, and much more.

There are more than 450,000 UW–Madison alumni living around the globe!

UW led the nation in student Peace Corps volunteers each year from 2017–19.

FRIENDS

FOR LIFE

BUILD A LASTING NETWORK,EMBRACE WHAT EACHINDIVIDUAL HAS TO OFFER,AND USE YOUR PLATFORM TOEXPAND AND STRENGTHENYOUR COMMUNITIES.

ONCE

ALWAYS

A

A

BADGER,

BADGER.

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.

UW was a founding member of the Big Ten in 1896.

BARRY

BUCKY

Full name: Buckingham U. Badger

One of college sports’ most famous mascots, Bucky Badger is always hyped to cheer on Wisconsin, interact with students and fans at games and events, and do more push-ups whenever UW football scores!

Men’s Sports

Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Hockey Rowing Soccer Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Wrestling

Women’s Sports

Basketball Cross Country Golf Hockey Openweight Rowing Lightweight Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming & Diving Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

Under Armour is the official uniforms, footwear, and apparel provider of all 23 Badgers sports programs.

Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year

Has overseen 15 national titles and 69 conference titles as AD.

A Badgers legend!

No individual has contributed more to modern UW athletics than Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez. As head coach from 1990–05, he built Wisconsin football into a national power. He brings an unparalleled understanding of student-athletes’ day-to-day lives and commitment to their success to his current role.

JUMP AROUND

Badgers sporting events are known for some of the best game day traditions in the country:

THE OFFICIAL STUDENT SECTION OF WISCONSIN ATHLETICS

ELECTRIC GAME DAY ATMOSPHERES FOR STUDENTS, BY STUDENTS. LET IT FUEL YOU TO PERFORM YOUR BEST AND BE A PART OF IT FROM THE STANDS.

There is nothing quite like a Badgers tailgate! 100,000+ fans line the streets to chow down on brats and cheese curds before kickoff!

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).

SIEVE! SIEVE! SIEVE!

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.

VARSITY! VARSITY!

U-RAH-RAH!

WISCONSIN!

Steeped in over a century of history, Camp Randall is the fourth-oldest college football stadium in the nation. Don’t let its age fool you! Expansions through the years have made it the 17th-largest, and it offers one of the best game day experiences in America.

CAMP RANDALL

Built: 1917

Capacity: 80,321

Adjacent to it, a comprehensive set of practice, training, sports medicine, academic support, and professional and personal development suites form the McClain Center and Student-Athlete Performance Center (SAPC).

KOHL CENTER

The Kohl Center is one of the NCAA’s elite on-campus arenas. It houses state-of-the-art practice, training, study, prep, and game spaces for UW’s basketball programs, as well as the second-largest on-campus ice rink in the nation. Men’s basketball attendance has ranked in the top seven nationally 20 years running. Similarly, since its opening, men's hockey has led the nation 14 times, while women's basketball has ranked in the top 30 each year.

Built: 1998

Capacity: 17,287

UW FIELD HOUSE

Built: 1930

Capacity: 7,052

Many UW indoor sports have, at one point, called the Field House home. Though its historic exterior remains, numerous upgrades have made it a premier training and match facility for volleyball and wrestling. In 2019, UW ranked second in the NCAA in average attendance for volleyball and 13th for wrestling.

LABAHN ARENA

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

GOODMAN DIAMOND

Opened Fall 2020 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.

Built: 1991

SODERHOLM FAMILY

UNIVERSITY RIDGE

AQUATIC CENTER

Nestled within a rolling, forested landscape, this top 10 collegiate course offers 18 dynamic holes and superb training facilities to UW’s golf teams.

MCCLIMON COMPLEX

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.

NIELSEN STADIUM

Newly-renovated outdoor courts and an attached indoor complex serve men’s and women’s tennis year-round.

Renovated: 2019

PORTER BOATHOUSE

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.

Russell Wilson

— Big Ten Champion — Super Bowl Champion

FOOTBALL

Over the last 10 years, Wisconsin ranks sixth among Power Five conference teams in wins. The Badgers have played in six New Year’s Six bowl games over that span — including a nation-leading four Rose Bowls — and appeared in a conference-best six Big Ten Championship Games. UW has played in a bowl game in 18 consecutive seasons, the longest streak in the Big Ten and tied for fifth-longest in the country.

In the last decade, 39 Badgers have been selected in the NFL Draft, including J.J. Watt, Russell Wilson, James White, Melvin Gordon, Ryan Ramczyk, T.J. Watt, and Jonathan Taylor.

J.J. Watt

— Big Ten Champion — 3x NFL DPOY — 2017 Walter Payton

NFL Man of the Year

Alando Tucker

Big Ten Player of the Year — First Team All-American —

Frank Kaminsky

2015 National Player of the Year

BASKETBALL

Since 1999–00, men’s basketball has won over 70% of their games, earned 19 NCAA Tournament bids — fifth-most nationwide — and made 10 Sweet 16 and three Final Four appearances.

Women’s basketball has qualified for post-season play eight times (three NCAAs, five WNITs) and produced 18 All Big-Ten selections since 1999–00.

UW’s cross country programs are among the most successful of all-time. Men’s XC has won 10 national titles (five team, five individual) and appeared in more NCAA championships than any other school. Women’s XC has tallied five national titles (two team, three individual) and the fifth-most appearances.

Morgan McDonald

— 8x NCAA All-American — NCAA Champion

CROSS COUNTRY

HOCKEY

GOLF

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.

ROWING

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.

SOCCER

Since winning the National Championship in 1995, men’s soccer has finished top three in the Big Ten six times, won the Big Ten Tournament once, and qualified for the NCAA Tournament twice — with a Sweet 16 berth in 2017. Over that time, Badgers have earned five All-American and 48 All-Big Ten honors.

Rose Lavelle

Big Ten Champion — World Cup Champion —

Women’s soccer has qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 7 of the last 10 seasons, making back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances in 2018 and 2019. During that span, UW has won two Big Ten titles and one Big Ten Tournament, while Badgers have earned nine All-American and 34 All-Big Ten honors.

Beata Nelson

— NCAA Champion — 2019 CSCAA Swimmer of the Year

SWIMMING & DIVING

Women’s swimming and diving has qualified for the NCAA Championships in 27 consecutive seasons, placing in the top 10 twice and winning two event titles. Over that span, UW has won 89 event titles at the Big Ten Championships, while Badgers have earned 92 First-Team All-Big Ten and four Big Ten Swimmer of the Year honors.

Men’s swimming and diving has qualified for the NCAA Championships in 20 of the last 21 seasons, winning one event title. During that stretch, UW has won five Big Ten event titles, while Badgers have earned 12 First-Team All-Big Ten and one Big Ten Swimmer of the Year honors.

SOFTBALL

In the last seven seasons, UW softball has finished in the top half of the Big Ten four times, won the Big Ten Tournament once (2013), and made the NCAA Tournament five times. Twelve Badgers have been named First-Team All-Big Ten since 2011; last season, Kayla Konwent became the first to win Big Ten Player of the Year.

TENNIS

TRACK

&

FIELD

WRESTLING

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).

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.

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.

Mohammed Ahmed

— 5x Big Ten Champion — 11x All-American — 2x Olympian

Lauren Carlini

2016–17 Sullivan — Award Winner

4x All-American — Member of Team USA —

VOLLEYBALL

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.