Welcome to the School of Education! We’re excited that you’re interested in studying one of our programs — we’ve got a broad variety of majors and certificates to support our students’ career goals and aspirations. To become a student in a School of Education program, you must apply to both UW–Madison and your program of interest. Scan the boxes below to learn more about our majors, including some specific application information. This can help guide your conversation with an academic advisor.
UW–Madison encourages education that reaches beyond the classroom to enhance all areas of life. We urge students to take advantage of experiences like study abroad, student organizations, hands-on internships, undergraduate research opportunities, and more. Students leave here feeling deeply connected with the world around them, and with the knowledge and skills to help make a difference both personally and professionally.
Checklist for applying to a program
For many of our majors or certificates, you can apply or declare your major whenever you like throughout the year or throughout your campus experience. Some programs have specific application periods and admit one to two times per year. Browsing the details below or speaking with an advisor can be an easy way to navigate this process. We’re always available to help with any questions!
Application timelines & support materials
Art
Students interested in declaring an Art degree should meet with A’ha Vuong. Please set up a meeting with her via Starfish or contact her directly at ttvuong@wisc.edu.
Art Education
Students interested in declaring the Art Education degree should meet with Dr. Mary Hoefferle. Please contact her directly to set up an appointment at hoefferle@wisc.edu .
Education Studies
Students interested in declaring the Education Studies degree or declaring an additional major in Education Studies should meet with an advisor. Please use Starfish (found in your MyUW page) to make an appointment or call 608-262-1651.
Elementary Education
Elementary Education Application Instructions Fall 24 – Spring 25
Application Form Opens December 1, 2024
Application Form Fall 24 – Spring 25
Rolling admissions until August 1, 2025
Applications received after Feb. 1st, please allow 3-4 business weeks to be processed.
Health Promotion and Health Equity
Students interested in declaring the Health Promotion & Health Equity (HPHE) degree or declaring an additional major in HPHE should meet with a School of Education advisor or the HPHE advisor Zoe Hurley. Please use Starfish (found in your MyUW page) to make an appointment or call 608-262-1651.
Theatre and Drama
Students interested in declaring Theatre and Drama degree must make an appointment with the departmental advisor to complete the declaration form. Please contact Jim Stauffer, Theatre and Drama Department Advisor,
jim.stauffer@wisc.edu
Students interested in declaring an additional major in Theatre and Drama should meet with an advisor. Please use Starfish (found in your MyUW page) to make an appointment or call 608-262-1651.
Kinesiology
Spring 2025 declaration period for Fall 2025 admission has closed.
Physical Education
Students interested in the declaring Physical Education degree should meet with Dan Timm. Please contact Dan Timm directly via email at dtimm@education.wisc.edu to declare this degree.
Students can also meet with a School of Education Academic Advisor. Please use Starfish (found in your MyUW page) to make an appointment or call 608-262-1651.
Special Education
Special Education Declaration Instructions Fall 24 – Spring 25
Declaration Form Opens December 1, 2024
Declaration Form Fall 24 – Spring 25
Rolling admissions until August 1, 2025
Declarations received after Feb. 1st, please allow 3-4 business weeks to be processed.
Secondary Education
Programs in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies are offered at the master’s level. Visit uwteach.org to learn more.
Communication Sciences and Disorders
UPDATED SUMMER 2023
Admissions to the Communication Sciences and Disorders BSE have been suspended as of fall of 2023 and will be discontinued as of fall 2026
UW-Madison continues to offer a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders through the College of Letters and Science.