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)
- Gender & Sexuality Campus Center
- Multicultural Student Center (MSC)
- McBurney Disability Resource Center
- Center for Educational Opportunity (CeO)
- Center for Academic Excellence (CAE)
- Mercile J Lee Scholars Program
- First Wave & Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI)
- Pre-College Enrichment Opportunity for Learning Excellence Program (PEOPLE)
- Posse Program
- University Veterans Services
- Transfer Transition Program
Research and Mentorship Opportunities
- Community Environmental Scholars Program
- WISCIENCE & BioCommons
- Wisconsin Alliance for Minority Participation (WiscAMP)
- McNair Scholars Program
- Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS)
- CALS Honors Program
Staying Well Physically and Mentally
Residential Life
Scholarships and Financial Aid
To apply for scholarships, go to the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH).
- Office of Student Financial Aid
- Mercile J Lee Scholars Program
- Community and Environmental Scholars Program
- 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
- International Peer Mentor Program
- Diversity Dialogues
- Our Wisconsin
- Students Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity (SEED)
Campus Spaces