The Summer Collegiate Experience (SCE) 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, on-campus program.
The curriculum is designed to advance your skills in writing, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. You will have the opportunity to meet a diverse group of other first-year students and faculty/staff, while getting adjusted to the University’s academic and social environment. In the sections below, you can find out more about SCE academics, programming, and housing during the six-weeks.
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Academics
As an SCE student, you will be enrolled in two UW-Madison courses. You will select your top choices from 15 different course offerings. After completing your SCE Enrollment Form, you will be registered for these courses. The SCE program will pay for all tuition, related fees, and required textbooks associated with the program for all SCE participants.
Required Programming
Attendance is required at the following events:
- SCE Welcome
- SCE Policy Meeting
- Bi-weekly All-SCE Meetings
- Weekly SCE Connections
- SCE Study Table
- SCE Banquet
Social Community-Building Events
TBD
Housing
Accommodation will be in Tripp Residence Hall.
Each student will have a single room during the summer program.
Items You May Wish to Bring
- Photo ID (for SOAR)
- Health Insurance information (in the event of a medical emergency)
- Microwave
- Water bottle
- Laptop (*there are two 24-hour computer dens available for students, and students may also rent out laptops from the library)
- Alarm clock
- Laundry bag/basket
- High efficiency laundry detergent/dryer sheets/fabric softener
- Raincoat/umbrella/rain boots
- Clothes for hot and cool weather
- Workout clothes/shoes
- Bathrobe
- Sleepwear
- Personal hygiene items/toiletries (shampoo/conditioner, body wash, lotion, toothbrush/toothpaste, etc.)
- Personal medications
- Shower caddy
- Shower shoes
- Towels
- *SCE will provide backpacks and all school supplies for students
- *Cooking utensils may be rented out from the Carson Gulley Front Desk (two kitchens are available for student use at Tripp Hall)
- *Each room in Tripp has an air conditioning unit
Items Not Allowed
- Toasters
- Candles/incense burners
- Coffeemakers that use a hot plate
- Electric frying pans and grills
- Any appliance with an open heating element or exposed heat source
Questions? Contact sce@saa.ls.wisc.edu.
SCE has been an inspirational growing adventure, both academically and emotionally.