Home to the award-winning School of Journalism & Mass Communication, the Daily Cardinal and Wis. Public Radio and TV, this building houses some of the finest journalists in the state of Wisconsin.
Good morning Lake Mendota! Cole Hall is on the Lakeshore Path, next to tennis courts, and is the official green dorm on campus. Read more.
Our engineers are brimming with great ideas, and yearly they win awards for their innovations, including an inflatable room designed for NASA, and a Turbo Tap. Read more.
All things chemistry-related can be found here. Renovated in 2000 to include a new seminar hall and a research tower.
The dome opens for free tours of the night sky on first and third Wednesdays. Observation (visibility) status provided via Twitter 30 minutes prior. Read more.
Ag Hall's amazing architecture earned it a spot on the National Register of Historic Places. Be sure to check out the auditorium, the largest and most impressive one on campus.
The new Ogg Hall (2007) has traded in its raucous reputation for larger living quarters, kitchenettes and a whole new personality. For the win.
Home to L&S Career Services and the PEOPLE Program, which is a pre-college pipeline for students of color and low-income students.
Home to the Department of Mathematics. Built in 1961, it was the first high rise on Bascom Hill. Some say it resembles a calculator, the 1960s variety.
Cross-College Advising offices are here, along with a number of great programs like Folklore, African, religious, East Asian and women's studies.
10:30 a.m., Sept. 1: As bookend to Commencement, the Chancellor's Convocation is the formal academic welcome for new students. Tweet them your best advice at #UW2015.
Sterling Hall is often remembered for its Vietnam War protest bombing in 1970, which historians have called a watershed moment in American history. It is now home to the Department of Astronomy.
This was the State General Hospital until 1979, but today it is home to numerous departments and programs, including biomolecular chemistry, the Institute on Aging, physical therapy, and statistics.
Renowned brain researcher Richie Davidson's offices are located here. His recent work studied the brain waves of Buddhist monks during meditation. Ohm!
Take a break in this gorgeous sanctuary located away from buildings and traffic. Trivia: The women's tennis courts were situated here in the 1950s.
Chabourne's specialty is integrating classroom learning with residential life and community participation. Also: many first-year classes are offered in the building: good during a blizzard!
Home to more than 1,100 students who know how to work hard and play hard. Two learning communities reside here: Women in Science and Engineering, and Entrepreneurials.
Also known as the Armory and Gymnasium, this historic architectural beauty once hosted basketball games, military exercises, dances and political rallies. Also had a bowling alley and a swimming pool.
This freshman residence hall is a stone's throw from the Kohl Center, State St., and the SERF.
This stately building is home to a handsome Abe Lincoln statue, the famous Sifting and Winnowing plaque and energetic Dean of Students @LoriBerquam. Read more.
Geology Rocks! Great graduate program and field trips can be found here. Read more.
Get your dinosaur fix here... and make sure to check out the fluorescent rock display while you're at it! Read more.
Milk is an important product in Wisconsin. Many of the foods we enjoy every day originate from the dairy herds around the state. Watch and learn while cows are milked at 4:30 p.m. every day. Read more.
The Insect Research Collection is a treasure trove for nature lovers. There are also live Madagascar hissing and death’s head cockroaches. Tours are available by appointment for up to 10 people. Read more.
The L.R. Ingersoll Physics Museum is a public, hands-on physics museum located in room 2130 Chamberlin Hall. The museum is open to visitors from 8 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read more.
Take a journey into the living sciences and increase your science savvy. A state-of-the-art research laboratory where visitors can participate in hands-on workshops, available by appointment only. Read more.
As part of the School of Human Ecology's academic program, the Design Gallery provides a showplace for examples of contemporary design as well as traditional craft and utilitarian objects. Read more.
Founded in 1926, the Dance Program was the first in the country to offer a degree program. Students, faculty and guest artists present formal and informal concerts throughout the year. Read more.
The School of Music offers a full complement of music performances, including opera, by faculty, students and guest artists throughout the year. Many performances are free. Read more.
The Art Department is home to a variety of galleries featuring works by undergraduate, graduate, faculty, alumni and guest artists. Read more.
Come to the UW "castle" as your first step to exploring castles ofthe world. 1300 students study abroad each year through IAP. Wherewill you go? Read more.
UW-Madison presents the Wonders of Physics at 3 p.m. at Central Park Aug 10. Read more.
Celebrate the Wisconsin Idea at UW-Madison Day at the State Fair at Central Park on Aug 10. Read more.
UW-Madison researchers demonstrate how cheese is made at Central Park 10 a.m. Aug 10. Read more.
Relax after a day of learning with a drink in the Fluno Center Study Pub. Enjoy the 8th floor view of downtown Madison or play a game of pool. Read more.
An immersion learning & residence facility for executive education. Home to Wisconsin Executive Education. Open to the public, dining room serves a gourmet lunch weekdays. Study Pub for after class. Read more.
This building is the tallest in the city-- views from the upper floors are spectacular, especially the meeting room on 19.
This library has beautiful, large-scale wall murals featuring Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, as well as dancers. Computers available; free printing available to CLS certificate students. Read more.
Wisconsin's Water Library will not only answer any question about the Great Lakes but they also work hard to protect these great bodies of water! Read more.
Hold the history of the university (e.g., year books, athletic information, faculty papers, etc.). Read more.
Great librarians and reference materials for those studying social work! Read more.
Focuses on economics, sociology and anthropology. It's a great place to study with 7 study rooms around the main room. Read more.
A non-circulating collection that includes both textiles and books. Historical and cultural textile questions should be taken to this special library! Read more.
The Schwerdtfeger Library is a collaboration between the Dept of Meterology and Space Science and Engineering. Atmostpheric and oceanic research floods this library. Read more.
Curious about cartography? The Robinson Map Library is the place to go; it's map collection reaches into the hundred thousands. Read more.
A small library but is the place to go for those who are studying plant disease, biological control and other plant related subjects. A great little place to study for plant-minded students. Read more.
Located in the same building as the Physics department, the Physics library's collection is specific to physicists in training. Read more.
This library dedicated to the stars, planets and other astronomical bodies. Remember: the Woodman Astronomical Library recently moved to 6515 Sterling Hall. Read more.
A one stop shop for Wisconsin history. It's also become a great place to study or read with lots of tables and comfy couches; yeah, there's access to the UW-Madison network. Read more.
Interested in patents, standards, or technical reports? Wendt is the place where engineers and computer folks study. Read more.
Home to the mural, entitled "The Freeing of the Slaves," painted in 1942 by American Regionalist artist, John Steuart Curry. Read more.
Lots of study space and computers, plus a parking ramp with meters! Read more.
On the 9th floor of Memorial Library, holdings include rare books, manuscripts and archives, printed ephemera, pictorial materials, and a significant reference. Read more.
A Lab library for future librarians, and those who want great lake view study space. Read more.
Over 250,000 music titles with specialties in Americana, musical theater, recorded sound, and ethnomusicology. Read more.
Serves the School of Education (a.k.a. where the teachers are!). Lots of great study space and computer/technology training. Read more.
Want to recreate your grandmother’s schnitzel recipe? The MKI Library includes cookbooks of German immigrants to North America. Read more.
Read up on limnology and freshwater ecology right on the lake! Read more.
