Are you curious to discover how our living world works and how you can improve it? You can find a home in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences.
CALS brings together students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds to create an enriching and welcoming culture that produces socially aware graduates who will make local and global impacts.
CALS students gain critical thinking, research and communication skills that lead them to careers in a wide variety of industries and public service — including biotechnology, healthcare, food and agriculture — and prepare them well for graduate and professional studies at top-ranked institutions.
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> 50%
CALS students double major or complete at least one certificate
$1.2 Million
CALS scholarships awarded in addition to University scholarships, grants and loans
100%
CALS students have an advisor in their chosen field from day one
> 50%
CALS students earn credit for research experiences in labs and internships
91%
CALS respondents agree or strongly agree their college experience prepared them for the next step in their career path
4 Years
CALS Students in all majors graduate in four years on average
CALS professionals help students navigate their UW–Madison educational experience with academic advising, career mentoring and support to meet student needs.
CALS believes diversity is a source of strength, creativity and innovation for campus, and we value and respect what each person brings to the table, including alumni, faculty, staff and students from historically underrepresented groups.
