Education
The Nelson Institute is rich in educational opportunities. We offer scores of courses on topics ranging from climates of the past to energy sources of the future. Our courses are open to all UW-Madison students who meet the prerequisites.
For students with exceptional interest in environmental studies and those who seek careers in related professions, we provide more in-depth opportunities: nine distinct degree and certificate programs. Each is interdisciplinary, and the certificate programs are open to all UW-Madison students at their respective levels, graduate and undergraduate.
If you are a prospective student, our academic programs faculty and staff can answer any questions you may have about our educational offerings and how to take advantage of them. If you are a current student, they can help guide you, step by step, toward completion of your requirements.
We also compile information and advise students about securing financial support while you are in school and finding employment when you leave.
If you are a faculty member with questions about affiliating with the Nelson Institute, or participating in other ways in our degree and certificate programs, we are eager to assist. For more information, please visit us.
Academic Programs Office
Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies550 North Park Street, 70 Science Hall (map)
Madison, WI 53706-1491
Phone: (608) 262-7996; Fax: (608) 262-2273
Hours: M-F, 7:45-11:45 a.m. and 12:30-4:40 p.m.