Academic ESL FAQs:
How do I get to Madison?
- By Plane
Several major airlines serve Madison's airport. Dane County Regional/MSN
- By Bus
- From Chicago, the Van Galder Bus Lines run from O'Hare and
downtown locations to Memorial Union in Madison. Schedule
Service and General Information: (800) 747-0994 Madison Office:
(608) 752-5407 www.vangalderbus.com
- From Milwaukee, the Badger Bus runs from Mitchell Field and
downtown locations to Memorial Union in Madison. Main Office:
(608) 255-6771 Milwaukee Bus Depot: (414) 276-7490 Madison Bus
Depot: (608) 255-6771 www.badgerbus.com
- From Minneapolis/St. Paul, the Greyhound Bus runs from the
Hawthorne Avenue station in Minneapolis to the 2 S. Bedford
Depot in Madison. The Greyhound Bus also runs from the W. University
Avenue Station in St. Paul. Minneapolis Station: (612) 371-3325
St. Paul Station: (651) 222-0507 Madison Station: (608) 257-3050,
Fare and Schedule Information: (800) 231-2222 www.greyhound.com
- By Car
Madison is a 1-1/2 hour drive from Milwaukee (via I-94), a 2-1/2
hour drive from Chicago (via I-90), and a 4-1/2 hour drive from
Minneapolis/St. Paul (via I-94).
Get driving directions to downtown Madison from various regional
locations, maps of downtown Madison and downtown parking, and
other useful travel information at www.visitmadison.com
How do I get from the airport to campus?
The most efficient way is to take a taxi. It will cost about $20.
How can I get around Madison?
- By bike: Madison has 17 miles of bike paths, and major roadways
have bike lanes. There is ample parking for bikes on campus. Here
is a link to a map
of bike routes in Madison
- By bus: Two campus buses provide free transportation around
campus. Madison’s public bus service is available free to
students with bus passes, available after registration. Here is
the link to the transit site: http://www.cityofmadison.com/metro/
- Rent a car by the hour: The Community Car program has flexible
options for short term car rental. http://www.communitycar.com/
What is the weather like?
- Summer tends to be warm and sometimes hot and humid.
- Fall tends to be cooler but beautiful as the leaves change color.
- Winter is cold and snowy.
- Spring is rainy and cool.
For more detailed information, consult: http://www.rssweather.com/climate/Wisconsin/Madison/
What clothes should I bring?
- If you arrive in January, you will need a warm jacket, hat,
scarf, and mittens.
- If you arrive in the summer or fall, you can wear a light jacket,
short sleeved shirts, and shorts.
Where can I stay when I first arrive in Madison?
What housing options do I have as a student?
When and how do I pay my tuition?
Before you pay, you must register for your classes. Tuition and
fee payment due date is the Friday of the third week of instruction
for Fall and Spring terms for most students. See: http://www.bussvc.wisc.edu/bursar/qrymenu.html
Where can I get visa information?
The International Student Services office can answer your questions.
http://iss.wisc.edu/
How
can I apply to the University of Wisconsin-Madison as a degree student?
Apply as early as possible. Consult application deadlines on the
website.
- For undergraduate admissions, students who have performed successfully
in the Intensive English Program do not need a TOEFL score. However,
freshman will need an SAT or ACT score. visit the admissions page:
http://www.admissions.wisc.edu/
- For graduate admissions, students need to contact their department
and the Graduate School about the requirements. For more information,
see: http://info.gradsch.wisc.edu/education/admissions/
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