Out-of-Class Learning
What makes the Wisconsin Experience unique is not only the opportunities for students to learn and grow in the classroom, but the breadth of options available outside of the classroom that help prepare students for success in today’s global economy. Below are some important resources students may use to access out-of-class-learning experiences. We encourage parents and families to talk with their students about taking advantage of these important opportunities.
Creating Community:Promoting Diversity and Climate at UW–Madison
Dean of Students
The Offices of the Dean of Students (ODOS) include ten departments that cultivate, advance, and interconnect the academic, professional, personal, and social development of students and champion a respectful, globally engaged, and diverse university community. Offices include:
- Associated Students of Madison
- Greater University Tutoring Services (GUTS)
- International Student Services
- Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Campus Center
- McBurney Disability Resource Center
- Multicultural Student Center
- Center for the First-Year Experience
- Student Advocacy & Judicial Affairs
- Student Organization Office
- Vets for Vets
The benefits of Joining a Student Organization:
Get involved on campus.
SOO connects students with involvement opportunities, including more
than 700 student organizations, undergraduate research opportunities,
volunteer service opportunities, sports clubs, music groups, internships,
and social fraternities and sororities.
Build leadership skills.
Develop skills in communication, team building, conflict resolution,
leading effective meetings, delegation, social justice, and more.
Develop confidence. Focusing on self, developing confidence and motivation while working within groups.
UW Student Job Center
The UW Student Job Center maintains extensive listings of on- and off-campus part-time and summer employment opportunities. Students who have been offered funds from the Federal Work-Study Program as part of their financial aid package may find available positions through this service. Typically, new undergraduate students work 10 to 12 hours a week, depending on the ability to balance academic requirements and a work schedule.
Morgridge Center
The Morgridge Center for Public Service makes it easy for students to get involved in the community. Public service allows them to meet new people, provide needed services to nonprofit organizations, and receive rewarding and practical experience.
Undergraduate Research Scholars Program
Undergraduate Research Scholars earn course credit for participating in a year-long course of study that includes a seminar on issues in research and hands-on experience with a mentor’s research project in any area of scholarship and the arts represented at UW–Madison.
Information about other internships, research and volunteer opportunities
- Letters and Science and School of Human Ecology Career Center Job and Internship information
- College of Letters and Science International Careers
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences internships
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences research opportunities
- International Academic Internships Initiative (IAII)
For additional opportunities for engaging in out of class learning, see Getting Involved.