Visiting Campus
If you'd like to come to the UW-Madison campus for a visit, you'll find information on the
Campus Information & Visitor Center's website including:
- directions to campus
- overnight accommodations
- campus tours, and more.
Jim Miller, Graduate Programs Coordinator for the Nelson Institute, meets with prospective students by appointment and is happy to discuss
the nuances of our degree programs, the admissions process, tips for finding an advisor, and how your interests might fit in the Nelson
Institute. If you'd like to make an appointment to meet with Jim, call (608) 262-7996 or send an
email.
If you would like to speak with someone about how to find funding to support your graduate studies, you can meet with either Jim Miller or
Sara Lorence. If you'd like to make an appointment, call (608) 262-7996 or send an
email.
If you would like to see information on funding, please visit our
Funding and Fellowships
page.
Prospective students looking for a faculty advisor should contact faculty directly to arrange
for a meeting (the Academic Programs Office does not set up appointments with faculty).
If you are interested in meeting with a student when you come to visit, please contact Sara Lorence
(608-262-9206) and she can set you up with one of our graduate student mentors.
For a list of environmentally related events taking place on campus when you come to visit check out the
Environmental Events Calendar.
The University is located in Wisconsin's capital city, a place that is consistently rated one of the most livable communities in the
country. The Environmental News Network declared it one of America's 10 most environmentally friendly cities. Money magazine has rated
Madison and Dane County THE best place to live. Please visit our
Community
page to learn more about the place you may call home for the next few years.
Academic Programs Contact Information
