As one of approximately 1,000 grad students in the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS), you’ll be part of a diverse, culturally rich network of scholars from across the globe—all of whom are eager to study under some of the world’s top professors. CALS and the Graduate School work together to support you include providing opportunities related to health and wellness, academic and professional development, and resources when life happens.
Academics and Professional Development
- The Graduate School is the academic home for all UW–Madison masters’ and PhD programs.
- CALS has many opportunities available to students which are centrally located on eCALS.
- Research
- Teaching
- Extension
- Events
Student life
- The Office of Student Assistance and Support assists graduate students with a variety of non-academic issues.
- McBurney Disability Resource Center – UW-Madison’s Office for Students with Disabilities.
- The Graduate School, with partners across campus, offers support so graduate students can take ownership of their graduate education.
Graduate programs
- Guide houses specific program information related to:
- Requirements,
- Policies and Procedures,
- Contact Information,
- Resources related to specific graduate programs can be found in that program’s handbook.
- Many graduate programs have graduate student organizations/clubs that have a variety of opportunities from social gatherings to professional development events.
Graduate Student Events
- Nov04 How to Research Career Options in Industry
- Nov04 How to Stand Out in an AI-Driven Job Market
- Nov04 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Semi-finals Competition Graduate School
Professional Development
- Nov02 Exploring Teaching Careers at Research Universities Learn about teaching faculty careers in this online panel of CIRTL alumni who are now junior faculty at research universities.
- Nov02 Drop-in Support at Let's Talk For survivors of sexual and/or intimate partner violence
- Nov02 R1: Basics of Data Management with R (STS Workshop) Software Training for Students (STS)
Need to talk with someone directly?
Graduate Program Coordinator/Manager: click on your program, find your contact in the “Contact Information” box
Office of Student Assistance and Support: Elaine Goetz-Berman, egoetz2@wisc.edu
CALS Academic Affairs: Tom Browne, thomas.browne@wisc.edu