Are you curious to discover how our living world works and how you can improve it?
You can find a home in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
CALS brings together students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds to create an enriching and welcoming culture that produces socially aware graduates who will make local and global impacts.
CALS students gain critical thinking, research and communication skills that lead them to careers in a wide variety of industries and public service — including biotechnology, healthcare, food and agriculture — and prepare them well for graduate and professional studies at top-ranked institutions.
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Hear from current students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences about their majors, classes, student organizations, research, internships, and all other parts of their student experiences here in CALS!
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Signature Experiences
CALS signature experiences encourage students to pursue their passions successfully in the classroom and beyond.
Areas of Study
We explore global questions in:
- Health and nutrition
- Food and agriculture
- Biological sciences
- Sustainability, natural resources and the environment
- Business, communication and society
Student Services
CALS professionals help students navigate their UW–Madison educational experience with academic and career advising, and other support to meet student needs.
Have Questions?
Contact our CALS Student Ambassadors at ambassadors@cals.wisc.edu or plan a visit!
Office of Academic Affairs
116 Agricultural Hall
1450 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Office Hours: 7:45am – 4:30pm
For current & prospective student general inquiries:
Phone: 608.262.3003
Email: academicaffairs@cals.wisc.edu