Center for Academic Excellence (CAE)

College of Letters & Science

The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) is home to several initiatives that support L&S student success, including the Summer Collegiate Program (SCE); the L&S STEM Scholars Initiative and the CAE Cohort program. These programs work together to offer an enriching, inclusive community for L&S students who are from low income or rural backgrounds, or the first in their family to attend college. CAE provides a variety of engagement opportunities to students, including holistic academic advising, academic coaching, paid research opportunities, health and wellness events, social events, graduate school and career preparation, and connection with learning communities to facilitate learning and collaboration.

What We Offer Students

CAE Services

CAE provides a wide range of academic and personal support to help you be successful. These core services include:
- Academic advising
- Learning Support
- Peer Mentoring
- L&S CAE Deans Services

CAE Programs

CAE connects you to leadership and high impact learning experiences on campus, which help you realize your Wisconsin Experience and make the most of your learning at UW-Madison. Some of these programs focus on:
- L&S STEM Scholars
- Graduate school
- Pre-law
- Pre-health opportunities.

Summer Collegiate Experience

CAE coordinates the Summer Collegiate Experience (SCE), which is a high-impact, quality-learning, first-year experience for students entering the university. As an SCE student, you will take two classes for degree credit, register for fall courses, and learn about UW-Madison resources and campus culture during a six-week residential summer program.

CAE Events

CAE News