The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a large multicultural academic community where students come to share their ideas, languages, and cultures. Whether from a rural, suburban, or urban community, each student offers a rich heritage, unique personal talents, abilities, and expectations that enrich his or her learning experience.
The College of Letters and Science at UW-Madison is committed to meeting the needs of a diverse student population. L&S Student Academic Affairs administers academic support programs that assist academic achievement while promoting a friendly and welcoming experience for students of color and nontraditional backgrounds. They include:
African American Student Academic Services (AASAS). 25 Ingraham Hall; 608/262-2583; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/aasas; Darren Martin, Student Services Coordinator
American Indian Student Academic Services (AISAS). 25 Ingraham Hall; 608/262-2583; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/aisas; Aaron Bird Bear, Student Services Coordinator
Chicano/a and Latino/a Student Academic Services (CLSAS). 25 Ingraham Hall; 608/262-2583; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/csas; Miguel Rosales, Student Services Coordinator
Southeast Asian American Student Academic Services (SEAASAS). 25 Ingraham Hall; 608/262-2583; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/seaasas; Pao Thao, Student Services Coordinator
Summer Collegiate Experience (SCE). 25 Ingraham Hall; 608/262-2583; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/sce; Miguel Rosales, Student Services Coordinator
Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS). 25 Ingraham Hall; 608/262-2583; www.lssaa.wisc.edu/urs; Assistant Dean Svetlana Karpe, Director
Lawton Undergraduate Retention Grant. For L&S students who wish to apply for the Lawton Grant, contact L&S Lawton Grant coordinator Darren Martin, 25 Ingraham Hall, 608/262-2583. Students outside of Letters & Science must contact their school or college's Student Academic Affairs office, or the Office of Student Financial Services, 432 North Murray Street; 608/262-3060.
Pathways to Excellence. L&S Student Academic Affairs units, 25 Ingraham Hall, 608/262-2583.