Highlighted Priorities
World-class Graduate Education
Our graduate programs consistently earn high rankings from U.S. News & World Report. See our most recent rankings.
Professional development
When you participate in professional development at UW–Madison, you build skills needed to succeed academically and thrive in your career.
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News and announcements
Stay informed important issues affecting graduate students with news and priority announcements from the Graduate School.
About the Graduate School
The combination of a superb graduate education and one of the world’s most successful research enterprises is the signature of the Graduate School at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
The Graduate School sets university-wide standards and policies for graduate education, serves a special advocacy and communication role, promotes diversity initiatives, and otherwise augments the margin of excellence.
Contact the Graduate School:
- 217 Bascom Hall
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Front Desk Hours:
Monday - Friday
10 am - 3 pm (September - April)
Summer Hours:
10 am - 3 pm (May - August) - Map
- Email: gsacserv@grad.wisc.edu
- Phone: 608-262-2433
Research and innovation
Our philosophy is clear and time-tested: the creation of new knowledge through research depends on educational excellence and graduate education is perfected through research. Our graduate students, and the work they do, illustrate this synergistic relationship. This Wisconsin tradition is built on a foundation of world-class faculty, diverse students determined to succeed, research innovation and facilities and programs second to none.
Investing in graduate education
The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) plays an essential role in supporting the innovative research and graduate education that are cornerstones of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. These profiles illustrate the diverse and important ways that WARF contributes to graduate student success at UW–Madison.
Gabriela C. Yepes-Rossel
PhD student, Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies Gabriela is a PhD student from Lima, Peru, a playwright, film and theater director, and scholar of Andean theater and performance. Her graduate research applies a gendered and decolonial perspective to drama and performance in the Southern Peruvian Andes.
Brandon E.J. Cortez
PhD student, Electrical and Computer Engineering Brandon is a PhD student specializing in electromagnetics and vacuum electronics. His research seeks to push the boundaries of X-ray Communications (XCOM) to enable faster and more effective data transfer.
Emily Fornof
PhD student, Geography Emily is a WARF-supported project assistant on the Research Forward project examining climate change and conflict in the Sahel region of West Africa. Her own research looks at how climate change and conflict affect social identities and livelihood practices among livestock herders in Mali.