COVID-19
With the well-being of all members of the University community our highest priority, we continue to closely monitor the risks of the coronavirus pandemic.
All face-to-face summer non-credit programs and activities have been canceled. In-person visits and tours are suspended until further notice. We are unable to accept new campus visit requests until the university resumes in-person operations.
Please see our home page for details regarding changes to Campus and Visitor Relations’ services due to COVID-19 or visit UW–Madison’s Smart Restart website for the most current updates and information.
In the meantime, we encourage to connect with us virtually! A virtual campus tour is here: https://apps.admissions.wisc.edu/map/. Here are links to other UW–Madison videos: UW–Madison’s You Tube Playlists: Summer, Spirit/traditions, Favorites. Complimentary campus and community publications are available.
We offer campus tours to meet the needs of all visitors. Tours are specially designed for prospective students, educational groups and field trips, civic and community groups, and the casual drop-in guest. Scroll down to find a tour that’s perfect for you or your group.
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“Our tour guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. As a school counselor who has been on a number of college visits, I can honestly say that the Wisconsin visit is one of the best tours I have taken.” — Prospective student’s parent
Find a tour that's right for you
Prospective Student Visits
Prospective students and their guests are invited to experience a campus visit, complete with an Admissions Information Session followed by a 75-minute campus tour. Or, take a virtual campus tour and explore the campus from your own home!
Self-Guided Tour
Our self-guided tour introduces you to the living and learning environment at UW–Madison. This mobile friendly site offers you a customizable experience that fits your interests and timeframe.
K-12 Field Trips and Youth Visits
Campus and Visitor Relations is proud to showcase our university and expand your students’ education by offering tours and venue visits across campus.
Adult Customized Visits
If you are bringing an adult group to UW–Madison (i.e. alumni group, civic group, conference participants, foreign delegation, etc.), we can help coordinate your visit from our list of customized tour and venue options.
Campus Tours
Explore campus through a guided tour. These 75-minute tours of campus are led by experienced student tour guides and highlight campus life, academics and the history of the university. They are offered various weekdays and on weekends.
Daily Drop-in Campus Tour
This free 45-minute walking tour provides an introduction to UW-Madison history, academics, research, and culture.
