Highlighted Priorities
World-class Graduate Education
Our graduate programs consistently earn high rankings from U.S. News & World Report. See our most recent rankings.
Professional development
When you participate in professional development at UW–Madison, you build skills needed to succeed academically and thrive in your career.
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February
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February 6Teaching Academy Winter Retreat – Building a Culture of Wellbeing through Accessibility & Accommodations 9:00AM, DeLuca Forum, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, 330 North Orchard Street
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February 6
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February 6R Programming 1: R Basics for Research Projects (online) 10:00AM, Online, connection information will be sent in advance
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February 6
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February 6Let's Talk – 20-25 minute consultation with a mental health provider 3:00PM, 2191D College Library, Helen C. White Hall
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News and announcements
Stay informed important issues affecting graduate students with news and priority announcements from the Graduate School.
About the Graduate School
The combination of a superb graduate education and one of the world’s most successful research enterprises is the signature of the Graduate School at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
The Graduate School sets university-wide standards and policies for graduate education, serves a special advocacy and communication role, promotes diversity initiatives, and otherwise augments the margin of excellence.
Contact the Graduate School:
- 217 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Front Desk Hours:
Monday - Friday
10 am - 3 pm (September - April)
Summer Hours:
10 am - 12 pm (May - August) - Map
- Email: gsacserv@grad.wisc.edu
- Phone: 608-262-2433
Research and innovation
Our philosophy is clear and time-tested: the creation of new knowledge through research depends on educational excellence and graduate education is perfected through research. Our graduate students, and the work they do, illustrate this synergistic relationship. This Wisconsin tradition is built on a foundation of world-class faculty, diverse students determined to succeed, research innovation and facilities and programs second to none.
Investing in graduate education
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) plays an essential role in supporting the innovative research and graduate education that are cornerstones of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. These profiles illustrate the diverse and important ways that WARF contributes to graduate student success at UW–Madison.
Charles Smith
PhD student, Economics and Business Charles is a PhD student in the joint PhD program in Finance and Economics at the Wisconsin School of Business whose research lies at the intersection of finance and industrial organization.
Brian Foster
PhD student, Chemistry As a member of Kyoung-Shin Choi’s chemistry lab, Brian has helped develop a new method to recover valuable chemical elements from used lithium-ion batteries.
Sarah Tolbert
PhD candidate, Geography Sarah’s PhD research focuses on how to increase local communities’ capacity for forest conservation in the DRC.
