Reference

Student Handbook

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions for Prospective Students

Frequently Asked Questions for Current Students

PROGRAM INFORMATION

• What is our program?
• What courses do I need to take?
• Who are we and how do you contact us?
• What is the requirements for the Masters' degree?
• What are the requirements for the Ph.D?
• How do I receive an Administration Certificate?

CAMPUS RESOURCES

• University of Wisconsin-Madison Homepage
• Why UW-Madison? The Graduate School's recommended general information site.
• The Graduate Student Portal
• Timetable. This site will also provide you with information on registration and tuition.
• Campus map
• Writing Center. Individual help for dissertations and course papers.
• UW Libraries
• UW School of Education webpage
• Instructional Media Development Center
• Graduate School Office of Minority Students
• International Student Services
• Off-Campus Housing
• University Health Services, Counseling and Consultation Services
• Graduate student financial aid information
• Student job center: browse available jobs online
• Self-study computer courses
• The McBurney Disability Resouce Center - The McBurney Center’s mission is to assist in creating an accessible university community where students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of the educational environment. We cooperate through partnerships with students, faculty, and staff to promote students' independence and to ensure recognition of their abilities, not disabilities.
• Black Graduate and Professional Students Organization
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Campus Center

RESEARCH RESOURCES

• Guidelines for Research Involving Human Subjects
• Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
• SPIN (funding search engine)
• UW Libraries
• The Graduate School
• FELLOWSHIPS, ASSISTANTSHIPS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT
• PHOTO ID CARDS - EMAIL – COMPUTER ACCESS AND LIBRARY USE
  Make sure you are registered. This 'unlocks' various computer and library related resources for you. It is important to be registered, because only if you are registered can you receive a photo ID card. This card is necessary for checking out library materials and originally registering for a campus e-mail account. Additionally, if you are not registered you will not have access to computers to conduct research and other course related resources. Click here for Information on obtaining an email account.

IN AND AROUND THE EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES BUILDING

• Bathrooms: Men's bathrooms on odd numbered floors; women's on even numbered floors.
• Parking: Parking may be available in campus lots. You should reference the sign at the entrance to each lot to determine when and if the lot is available for parking. Parking (fee based) is available at Grainger, located diagonally across from Educational Sciences on Brooks and Johnson.
• Snacks: Vending machines are located on the 1st and 13th floor.
• Meeting/Study Room: 13th floor (get off elevator at 12 and walk up or take elevator at end of the hall on 12). Great view, comfortable couches, tables, chairs. Very quiet.
• Student Computer Room: Room 1177 has 2 computers connected to a printer for student use.
• Copying: The Instructional Materials Center (CIMC) in the Teacher Education Building (located diagonally behind Educational Sciences) has a computer lab as does the Do-It Computer lab at 1210 W. Dayton in Rm. B122. To print from the computer or copy at the CIMC you will need a debit card: $1.00 (bills only) at the CIMC.

Updated 2/9/2005

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