Campus and Visitor Relations

Pedestrians walk down Bascom Hill at the University of Wisconsin-Madison during a sunny autumn day

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Welcome to the UW–Madison Campus

From Bascom Hill to Picnic Point, we invite you to explore our campus, inside and out. Discover dinosaur bones and bug collections, art museums and athletic facilities. Tour our ice cream–making facility and enjoy a tasty treat. Let us know when you’re coming and we’ll plan the perfect visit for prospective students, for classrooms of any age, or for special group outings. As the front door to the university, we encourage the general public to contact us. Let us connect you to UW–Madison.

Ask Bucky

Our information and referral program. Ask us anything: if we don’t know the answer, we’ll direct you to someone who does.

News & Announcements

UW Connects

UW Connects brings the resources of UW-Madison to the state of Wisconsin. Rooted in the Wisconsin Idea, three outreach programs are housed under the UW Connects umbrella – Badger Talks, Bucky’s Classroom, and Badger Ambassadors.

Our Shared Future

A new heritage marker on Bascom Hill recognizes the land as the ancestral home of the Ho-Chunk, acknowledges the circumstances that led to their forced removal, and honors the Ho-Chunk Nation’s history of resistance and resilience.

Daily Drop-in Campus Tour

A free 45-minute walking tour that provides an introduction to UW-Madison history, academics, research, and culture. Use this website to plan your tour.

Featured Events

July 16th: Free Boat Rides @ The Edgewater Hotel

July 18th: Kid Fest

July 18th-21st: Dane County Fair

July 19th-21st: Maxwell Street Days

July 20th: Opera in the Park

Explore Madison

Explore the Arboretum

Head to the Farmers’ Market

Visit the Henry Vilas Zoo

Tour the Monona Terrace

Take a tour of the Wisconsin State Capitol 

Campus Calendar