Contacts

Graduate School Office

608-262-2433 | gsacserv@grad.wisc.edu
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)

Office of the Dean

Dean William J. Karpus

Associate Dean Marcy Carlson
608-262-1085
carlson@ssc.wisc.edu

Associate Dean Beth Meyerand
608-263-1685
memeyerand@wisc.edu

Rachel Irving, Executive Assistant to the Dean
608-263-1353
dean@grad.wisc.edu

Associate Dean Florence Hsia
608-262-1044
fchsia@wisc.edu

The Office of Academic Analysis, Planning and Assessment plays a critical role in the perpetuation of high quality graduate programs, and in turn, in the successful research enterprise on campus. The unit has two core functions: academic planning and program review, and data analytics and reporting.

Contacts in the Office of Academic Analysis, Planning and Assessment

The Office of Academic Services serves as a campus resource to promote and facilitate excellence in graduate education for current graduate students, from the time of matriculation until conferral of the graduate degree, as well as to those faculty and staff across campus who also support them during this time.

Contacts in the Office of Academic Services

The Office of Access, Engagement and Funding supports students from an array of life experiences and backgrounds overcoming hardship and challenges in their educational opportunities. The unit oversees the Graduate School’s fellowship and funding competitions, serves as the coordinating unit for external fellowships, and provides assistance on campus-wide funding issues.

Contacts in the Office of Access, Engagement and Funding

The Office of Admissions is usually the first interaction that an applicant has with the Graduate School. The office partners with more than 260 academic programs to process approximately 21,000 applications annually. It is a resource for applicants, students, faculty, and academic programs throughout the admissions process, from prospect through matriculation.

Contacts in the Office of Admissions

Delta Program

The Delta Program engages graduate students and postdocs in professional development in teaching, mentoring, outreach, and advising.

Contacts in the Delta Program

Contact the Delta Program:
info@delta.wisc.edu

Jessica Maher
Associate Director of Delta
445 Henry Mall, Room 307
608-261-1180
jessica.maher@wisc.edu

Jules Whitaker
Research Mentor Training Specialist
445 Henry Mall, Room 301
608-890-3244
jawhitak@wisc.edu

Faculty Co-Directors

Dante Fratta
Associate Professor of Geological Engineering and Civil & Environmental Engineering
fratta@wisc.edu

Bob Mathieu
Albert E. Whitford and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of Astronomy
rmathieu@wisc.edu

Trina McMahon
Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Bacteriology
tmcmahon@engr.wisc.edu

Office of Information Technology

The Office of Information Technology is committed to pioneering innovative solutions that meet the evolving software, data, and infrastructure needs of the Graduate School. Its mission is to develop, implement, and support cutting-edge systems that empower students worldwide to seamlessly apply to our graduate programs and enable university staff to efficiently track and support student progress throughout their academic journey. As a dedicated and cohesive team, the office strives to deliver elegant solutions to complex challenges, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and excellence.

Contacts in the Office of Information Technology

Christopher Wiswell
IT Systems Manager
273 Bascom Hall
608-265-2310
christopher.wiswell@wisc.edu

Patrick Wrenn
Software Engineer/Developer
273 Bascom Hall
608-265-8594
patrick.wrenn@wisc.edu

The Office of Professional Development and Communications coordinates, develops, and promotes learning opportunities to foster the academic and professional skills of graduate students. It also supports the various communication platforms of the Graduate School, including website, social media, and email newsletters.

Graduate School Office

Office of the Dean

Office of Academic Analysis, Planning and Assessment

Contacts in the Office of Academic Analysis, Planning and Assessment

Office of Academic Services

Contacts in the Office of Academic Services

Office of Access, Engagement and Funding