Is graduate school in your future?
Register for the Graduate Programs Virtual Open House
Access October 1 – 31, 2026 | Live events October 15
Graduate Programs Virtual Open House
Our Virtual Open House portal will be October 1–31 for on-demand browsing of videos and detailed grad school information. Plus, join us live on October 15 to chat directly with UW-Madison staff and learn about the admissions process.
Live sessions on October 15, 2026
9 a.m. – Live Session: Introduction to Graduate Programs at UW-Madison
10 a.m. – Live Session: Graduate Admissions & Application Overview
11:30 a.m. – Office Hours with UW-Madison Enrollment Coaches
All times listed in Central Time
Gain access to pre-recorded content all in one place
View how-to videos on application assistance, staff panels that answer top questions, and get the scoop on the graduate student experience
Explore campus support services
Learn about International Student Services, funding, housing and transportation, and health and wellbeing support
Connect with enrollment coaches and advisors through office hours
Get answers to your questions from knowledgeable UW–Madison staff
About the open house
Prospective graduate students are invited to attend this interactive online event hosted on Canvas. Held twice a year — once in the fall and again in the spring — the Graduate Programs Virtual Open House offers insights and information about applying to and attending grad school at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Whether you’re just starting to think about grad school or have a particular program in mind, you’ll gain access to a library of grad school resources all in one place. Plus, you’ll be invited to attend live office hours with university enrollment coaches who can help answer your questions and get you connected to staff across campus. Anyone interested in graduate school at UW–Madison is welcome to attend!
More reasons to attend
Learn how to write a competitive application for graduate school.
Gain insight into admission requirements and deadlines.
Sample an online course, gain insights into the FAFSA and hear directly from current grad students.
Thank you everyone! This is a bit of a scary process and you all are making it seem much less overwhelming by showing us all the steps. Not many schools are doing this so I for one really appreciate it and it makes me want to attend UW–Madison even more!
Alexis
Graduate Programs Virtual Open House attendee
Still have questions?
Our friendly, knowledgeable enrollment coaches are here to help you achieve your goals.
From application assistance to reviewing financial aid, we are here to help you navigate the application process and answer your questions.