The University of Wisconsin–Madison offers a rich and varied undergraduate education to all who seek it, but some students wish to challenge themselves with an even more intensive academic experience. From its earliest days, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has welcomed and nurtured students of outstanding intellectual ability and accomplishment. Since the founding of the first honors program in 1958, honors study at the UW–Madison has offered an environment of challenge and opportunity for students who want to make the most of their university experience.
School and college programs
Honors programs at the UW–Madison are based in the particular colleges and schools.
Each has its own admissions requirements, activities, and programming, which
you will find on their individual web sites. Contact the programs individually
for more information.
Scholars programs
The UW–Madison offers a range of other programs that resemble honors programs
in many respects, and may offer financial support to their participations.
Academic enrichment opportunities
There are many other programs that provide academic challenges to students to
enrich their undergraduate experiences. Many of these do not require special
academic background or GPA for entry. They are open to interested students who
are committed to stretching themselves. Consider these:
Learning communities
Service learning
Undergraduate research opportunities
Study abroad
Pathways to Excellence