CALS Information Sessions

Informations sessions are a great opportunity for prospective and transfer students to visit campus and learn more about CALS majors, opportunities, and resources.

Sessions include a 45-minute presentation and a 30-minute CALS Tour. Summer sessions only include the 45-minute presentation.

Admitted Students Events

This full-day experience includes a CALS Majors Fair, CALS Student Org & Resource Fair, lunch in the dining halls, CALS campus tour, presentation about CALS resources and the opportunity to connect with CALS Ambassadors. 

Register through the Visit Bucky website with your NetID.

Personal Tours with CALS Ambassadors

CALS Ambassadors are CALS students who assist prospective, admitted and current students with their CALS experience. Email ambassadors@cals.wisc.edu to request a tour with a date and time, number of people, interested major(s) and any specific campus sites you’d like to see. Requests must be sent at least one week in advance.

QuickStart

QuickStart is a CALS program for incoming first-year students. Get a start on your UW-Madison coursework, move to campus a week early, and make connections with CALS students, faculty, and staff. Scholarships available.

Student Orientation

Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) is the first step in your transition to UW-Madison. Enroll in your first-semester courses and learn about the array of academic and social opportunities available.