Badger Precollege

An aspiring actor at Auburn High School in Rockford, Illinois, junior Alexander Powell is used to displaying confidence on the stage. But when it came…

Three Summer Arts Clinic instructors share what they’re most excited about teaching in this new summer program from Badger Precollege.

A Badger Precollege alum and his mom share their experiences with the program and the lasting lessons that have stayed with them.

Chris Harry, assistant dean and the director of Badger Precollege, chats with podcast hosts about about what students should look for in a high-quality summer program.

Five international students shared what they like best about the program and how it has impacted their future education plans.

The chancellor’s visit showed how UW–Madison is committed to helping precollege students learn about the university and the world around them.

Madison365 spoke with Badger Precollege staff about the annual Latino Youth Summit for middle school students — and how it helps young learners prepare for college and career.

La Cumbre de la Juventud Latina invita a estudiantes de secundaria a explorar la universidad.

Now a member of the UW Marching Band drumline, Elliott Frank says SMC helped him get comfortable with campus — and the audition process.

It was so exciting to have students ages 5–18 back at UW–Madison this summer for Badger Precollege and campus youth programs! Check out some of the action in this photo essay.

Five arts instructors share what they’re looking forward to teaching precollege students this summer — from music production and composition to photography and creative writing.

Adopted in 1937, The UW Tuition Waiver Award has helped to launch the professional music careers of hundreds of students over the years.

Rob Dz is a hip-hop musician, spoken word artist and Kennedy Center-certified teaching artist. This summer, he revises his role as instructor for UW–Madison’s Summer Music Clinic.

La directora asociada Ola Skyba conversa con La Movida Radio sobre las próximas oportunidades en Badger Precollege. Mira la entrevista aquí.

Badger Precollege helps students along their personal path to higher education, but don’t take our word for it. Below, a few of our former students — all of them now enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison — share how Badger Precollege has helped them transition to life and learning in college.

The 30-year-old UW–Madison program will maintain its programs and its commitment to creating a community for academically curious students in grades 2–12.

Assistant Dean Christopher Pevey Harry talks with WORT 89.9 FM Madison about Badger Precollege and what’s new for summer 2021.

One former student — now an instructor with the program — shares memories of his experience at WCATY, what’s changed and what remains the same.

Madison365 features Assistant Dean Christopher Pevey Harry, who shares his goals for making Badger Precollege accessible to all interested students.

Milwaukee siblings James and Debra Ejiwale share how Badger Precollege programs help them explore topics of interest, meet new friends and get a feel for college life.

The Badger Precollege team is building on a strong history of precollege programming at UW–Madison to boost access, diversity and collaboration for young learners.

Get the scoop on selecting your program, submitting your application, crafting your essay and more.

A wide-ranging selection of elective courses lends musical breadth to this hands-on summer camp for students completing grades 6-12.

June marks 90 years and more than 90,000 students who’ve attended the camp.