CAE Scholars are surrounded by a community of staff, faculty, and peers all deeply invested in them and their achievements. Students join CAE as CAE Scholars through invitations extended prior to their first year at UW–Madison. CAE Scholars partner with CAE staff during their entire academic journey at UW–Madison to co-create and customize their Wisconsin Experience. The experiences, academic support, and skills developed in CAE lay the groundwork for success, not only during students’ time at UW–Madison but past graduation as they enter their chosen career or graduate school.
Benefits for CAE Scholars
As a CAE Scholar, you will have access to these academic opportunities and experiences:
- Two courses towards your degree if you participate in the Summer Collegiate Experience (SCE) including tuition, housing, books, and meals at no cost;
- Opportunities to earn scholarships and grants;
- Priority enrollment so you can get in the classes you need before they fill up;
- Academic support for most courses;
- Direct access to advisors and assistant deans committed to your academic success;
- Coordinated reflective experiences which better position you for post-graduation career or graduate school opportunities.
CAE Scholar expectations
In CAE, we want you to not only be successful, but excel in all you do at UW–Madison. Therefore, CAE uses an individualized plan to promote your academic excellence which includes the following expectations:
- Engage in individualized advising sessions to plan your academics and customize your Wisconsin Experience;
- Participate in high-impact opportunities such as Undergraduate Research Scholars, Residential Learning Communities, First-Year Interest Groups, and/or internships;
- Create a portfolio and reflective Capstone Presentation;
- Connect with CAE Student Leaders in a mentoring relationship;
- Join CAE programming and community building events;
Please read CAE Scholar expectations for more detailed information on requirements/expectations.
“Being a Badger means being a part of a litany of high-achieving, community-oriented, and committed individuals who all work toward a goal of bettering Wisconsin, this country, and the world at large.”
— CAE Scholar and Class of 2016 Graduate, Journalism & Political Science Certificate in African Studies