UW-Madison Department of Dairy Science

Are you looking for the “ultimate college experience in dairy”? Then come to UW-Madison for one of the most comprehensive, opportunity-filled dairy science programs available.

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1. More dairy science courses.
UW-Madison offers 18 dairy science courses that undergraduates can take.

2. An internationally recognized faculty.
UW-Madison Department of Dairy Science has 14 faculty members, plus 2 professional academic staff. Many are recognized for their excellence in teaching, research and Extension.

3. A small school atmosphere within a world-class university.
Students participate in many of the same clubs, activities and social events, and take similar classes. This environment allows you to build strong friendships that can last a lifetime.

4. High faculty to student ratios.
You will not be just a number to your professors. In fact, you will get to know many of them quite well, and they will know you — by name.

5. Top-ranking Dairy Challenge and Dairy Cattle Judging teams.
These programs can help build life skills that future employers will value.

6. Strong undergraduate organizations.
Organizations, such as Badger Dairy Club, AWA, Babcock House, AGR, DTS, etc., provide leadership growth opportunities and an agriculturally centered social focus.

7. Hands-on experience at World Dairy Expo.
Being the home to World Dairy Expo, our students get to participate first hand and up-close with the best show in the world.

8. Cows on campus.
Having cows on campus provides a great opportunity to participate in hands-on learning and research.

9. More business classes.
The Dairy Science business curriculum includes up to six courses from our U.S. News #12-rated Business School and provides students with the comprehensive management skills necessary to compete in an increasingly business-oriented dairy industry.

10. Extensive, renown research.
Undergraduates can participate in one of the leading US dairy research programs, learning from nutrition, genetics, lactation, reproduction, farm management and milk quality specialists.

11. International exposure and opportunities.
Gain new perspectives through study abroad programs, our Mexico seminar, international internships, and interactions with graduate students who come from all over the world.

12. High admission standards and campus-wide high graduation rate.
Companies realize that students admitted to UW-Madison are the “cream of the crop” academically, and target our campus for recruiting because they know how high our standards are.

13. Big Ten Sports!
Students have the opportunity to sit in one of the liveliest student sections in the country and watch high quality Big Ten athletics.

14. A large and loyal alumni base.
A significant number of our alumni hold leadership positions in dairy companies in Wisconsin (and the world). This dominance helps our students post-graduation when seeking employment.