Student Resources
Interested in learning more about available resources or connecting with CALS advisors focused on building an inclusive CALS community? Contact Senior Assistant Dean Tom Browne or make an appointment with and academic advising manager today.
The Diversity & Community Wellness Resources page provides key information for students about high impact practices and ways to get connected on campus.
CALS students have found the following resources helpful as they navigate their UW experience. We also recommend visiting UW-Madison’s Creating Community and STEM Diversity Network sites for additional opportunities, upcoming events and information about connecting with committed faculty and staff members.
CALS Student Organizations, Programs and Committees Focused on Diversity and Inclusion
- Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Related Sciences (MANRRS)
- Society for Advancement of Chicanos & Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
- AHANA-Maps Pre-Health Society
- Science/Medicine Graduate Research Scholars Program (SciMed GRS)
- CALS Equity and Diversity Committee
Campus-Wide Student Support Programs and Advising Units
- Campus Women’s Center
- Office of Childcare and Family Resources
- International Student Services (ISS)
- LGBT Campus Center
- Multicultural Student Center (MSC)
- McBurney Disability Resource Center
- Center for Educational Opportunity (CeO)
- Center for Academic Excellence (CAE)
- Chancellor’s & Powers-Knapp Program
- First Wave & Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI)
- Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity for Learning Excellence Program (PEOPLE)
- Posse Program
Research and Mentorship Opportunities
Staying Well Physically and Mentally
Residential Life
Scholarships and Financial Aid
To apply for scholarships, go to MyUW and click on the Financial Tab on the top of the page. Proceed to Scholarships@UW-Madison.
- Office of Student Financial Aid
- Chancellor’s/Powers-Knapp Scholarship
- Community and Environmental Scholars Program
- Lawton Undergraduate Retention Grant
- Wisconsin Alumni Association Chapter Scholarships
- Affordable Colleges: Financial Aid Opportunities for Underrepresented Students
- Gates Millennium Scholarship
- Federal Aid Programs
- Scholarships from other Organizations
- 45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students (Scholarship Opportunities Guide- Shared by Purdue Global)
- Scholarships for African American and Black Students
- College Guide for Minority Students
Campus Priorities
- Campus Climate: Discussion and updates surrounding efforts related to diversity and inclusion
- Creating Community: Division of Diversity, Equity, & Educational Achievement
- Campus Diversity Reports & Strategic Plans
Engaging with Campus Community Members