Explore Human Ecology
Learn how first-year and transfer students can apply to UW–Madison, visit the School of Human Ecology, and find scholarships.
Visit the School of Human Ecology
Want to see where you could study, meet our community, and get a feel for life at UW–Madison? Come visit us!
Information sessions
Advisors and student ambassadors host in-person and virtual sessions for prospective and admitted students and families. Visit us to explore our school, majors and opportunities.
Plan a family visit
Meet with our Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator and a student ambassador to ask questions, tour the School of Human Ecology, or shadow a class.
Have a quick question?
Want to hear what it’s really like to be a Human Ecology student? You can submit your questions to a current Human Ecology student ambassador using the link below.
Apply to UW–Madison
All first-year and transfer students apply to UW–Madison through the Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
Interested in a Human Ecology major?
When you apply to UW–Madison, choose a Human Ecology major as your first-choice major. Once you are admitted to UW–Madison, you will also be admitted into the School of Human Ecology!
Already admitted to UW–Madison?
Congratulations! If you’re admitted to UW–Madison and want to pursue a Human Ecology major, you can email onwisconsin@admissions.wisc.edu to change your major or indicate your interest when you register for SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration).
Additional information for Design Studies applicants
Interior Architecture has a selective admission process with a sequence of Phase 1 and Phase 2 courses. Prospective students must complete Phase 1 courses to be eligible to apply for admission into Phase 2 of the program. Phase 2 is limited to 32 spaces and applications are accepted once a year in the spring semester.
Transfer students: Depending on your previous coursework and when you enter the program, you may need additional time to complete the Interior Architecture degree. We recommend that you contact us to discuss your individual path and timeline.
Once you enter Phase 2, you will need a computer that can run the necessary software.
Scholarships and financial aid
The School of Human Ecology currently offers scholarships returning students. We encourage new students to explore scholarships and financial aid using the buttons below.