Should I bring a car to UW-Madison?

The University of Wisconsin has limited parking space available to students. Most students walk, bike, or take the bus. The best advice to students regarding parking on campus is don't bring a car. See the Student Parking FAQ (PDF) and student parking permit policy for answers to your parking related questions.

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Is UW-Madison walkable?

Walking (or running or skiing!) is an ideal way to get around campus. With many miles of sidewalks and pedestrian paths, pedestrians have many safe and scenic routes to choose from.

Is UW-Madison a party school?

UW-Madison is famous for its parties, especially Halloween and an end-of-year block party. Every home football game is preceded by hours of off-site drinking. It was last named No. 1 party school in the 2005 survey.

What is UW-Madison best known for?

U.S. News rankings: UW–Madison rises to 42nd overall, 13th best public college. Highly ranked programs include business, computer science, insurance/risk management and engineering. UW–Madison was also recognized for "best value" and "best for veterans."

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How do you get around UW Madison?

Students find that the fastest, easiest, and most economical ways to get around campus are by walking, biking, or riding the bus. Students are encouraged not to bring a car to campus due to limited parking space and high costs.

Is UW Madison doing in person tours?

We encourage you to explore our current campus visit and event registration for in-person and virtual events. Please do not make travel arrangements until after you have registered and received your confirmation. Walk-ins are not permitted.

Is Madison the capital of Wisconsin?

Madison, State capital of Wisconsin, county seat of Dane County .

Can you leave stuff in your dorm over winter break?

Unless you have a contract to move out of your dorm after the fall semester, your belongings will be safe when you return from winter break.

Can you have a toaster in a dorm UW Madison?

Appliances that are not permitted

Extensive food preparation is not allowed in resident rooms for sanitation and fire safety reasons. The following items are not permitted: Toaster ovens. Electric frying pans and grills (including George Foreman Grills®)

How do you loft a bed at UW Madison?

Remove the mattress from the bed frame to reduce the amount of weight you'll need to lift. Position the desk and dresser on the floor where you'd like to loft your bed approximately 56″ apart. Insert steel pins (extras are available at hall desks on a first come first serve basis) into furniture before stacking.

Where can I park for free at UW Madison?

There are over 20 parking lots on campus that allow free parking from 4:30 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. A complete list of lot hours of control can be found on the lot locations and hours page. Select lots allow for a “night”/after 4:30 p.m. value permit, if ordered in advance.

Is parking free on Sunday in Madison?

Madison Parking Rules:

Most of the metered spots are free of charge on Sunday. Parking Meters are enforced from 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Saturday.

Where can I park at UW Madison?

University Avenue Ramp (Lot 20) North Park Street Ramp (Lot 29) Observatory Drive Ramp (Lot 36) Lake & Johnson Ramp (Lot 46)

Why UW-Madison is the best school?

“UW–Madison provides a world-class education to an increasingly diverse student body, with an emphasis on contributing to the public good through research and service to our state, nation and the world,” says Provost Karl Scholz. “These rankings are one measure of our success in providing that.

What GPA do you need for UW-Madison?

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GPA of 3.50 minimum (on a 4.0 scale) and minimum ACT score of 27 or SAT score of 1860. Admission is competitive and selective. Students with the strongest qualifications, including number of courses taken, rigor of academic program (honors and Advanced Placement courses, etc.)

Is UW-Madison a good school?

UW-Madison ranked 42nd overall and 14th best public college by U.S. News. The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been ranked in a five-way tie for 42nd overall and 14th among public institutions in U.S. News & World Report's 2022 rankings of best colleges.

Are buses free for UW Madison students?

The UW campus bus routes are fare-free for all riders. All campus bus stops (with real-time pick-up info) can be found on the interactive campus map. You can also find route schedules and maps in the Fall 2020 UW Campus Transit Ride Guide (PDF).

Where does Badger bus stop in Madison?

The UW Madison Campus stop on N Lake St is located in the 200 block of N Lake St across the street from Witte Hall. Please remember to be outside waiting for the bus. Drivers will NOT come inside any buildings to announce departures.

Is UW-Madison a dry campus?

Consumption of alcohol by individuals under the minimum legal drinking age is strictly prohibited at all University events. All students, faculty, and staff should educate themselves about the laws, policies, consequences, and expectations related to alcohol use at UW-Madison.

Is UW-Madison considered prestigious?

Students have more than 9,000 courses and 230 majors and certificates to pick from. The business and engineering programs are notably prestigious. The downsides are that the school's size can be intimidating, and students say professors are sometimes more focused on research than teaching.

What do students love about University of Wisconsin?

Students from UW are proud to say where they go to school. The best thing about UW-Madison is that it is an environment in which everyone can thrive. Despite its size, the school never feels overwhelming and you often see the same people walking through campus.

Which major party is most?

The majors that party hardest are Art History, Geography and Finance, according to new data. These statistics come from a Tab survey of nearly 2000 college-aged students who self-reported their weekly drinking habits.