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SCE
608-262-2583
sce2009@lssaa.wisc.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Am I eligible for SCE?
  2. When Should I Apply?
  3. When does SCE Begin and End?
  4. What does the Program Provide?
  5. What are the Application Procedures?
  6. Do I have to attend UW-Madison in order to participate in SCE?
  7. Can I hold a job and participate in SCE at the same time?
  8. Who do I call if I have specific questions?
  9. Where will I live if I participate in SCE?
  10. How many students participate in this program?
  11. What else Should I Know?
  1. Am I eligible for SCE?

    You are eligible if:

    • you have been accepted as a first-semester student at the UW-Madison
    • you plan to enroll for the Fall semester
    • you must be admitted to the University of Wisconsin - Madison as an incoming freshman. Transfer students are not eligible.
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  2. When Should I apply to SCE?

    The application deadline is May 1, 2010; however, we encourage you to apply early, as soon as you receive the letter of acceptance from the Office of Admissions.

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  3. When Does SCE Begin and End?

    SCE runs during the regular summer session at UW-Madison and our move-in day is normally the third Saturday in June. SCE concludes the same Friday as the end of the regular 8-week summer session of each year.

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  4. What Does the Program Provide?

    The cost of housing (during the seven-week Summer Session), tuition (six credits), and books is covered for ALL participants in the program. However, students are expected to provide their own spending money.

    It is essential for ALL applicants to submit financial aid forms (federal and UW-Madison) the spring before you would attend SCE. Although SCE is open to first-year UW-Madison students regardless of need, financial aid forms are required to ensure that all financial obligations are covered by all available resources and for documentation purposes. Late submission of the financial aid application may delay processing of your SCE application.

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  5. What are the Application Procedures?

    Please see the Applying To SCE page

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  6. Do I have to attend UW-Madison in order for me to participate in SCE?

    You have to plan to attend UW-Madison for the fall. Your enrollment deposit (paid to the office of admissions) must be paid before the beginning of the program.

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  7. Can I hold a job and participate in SCE at the same time?

    No. We want you to be able to concentrate on high academic demands of taking six credits during the summer and to have time to participate in all SCE sponsored activities to fully take advantage of the program.

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  8. Who do I call if I have specific questions?

    Call SCE Coodinator at (608) 262-2583 or email sce@lssaa.wisc.edu .

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  9. Where will I live if I participate in SCE?

    All SCE students live together in UW-Madison Residence Halls.

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  10. How many students participate in this program?

    About 145 students per summer.

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  11. What Else Should I Know?

    The University expects all new first-year students to attend Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR). SOAR is a two-day orientation workshop and provides a good introduction to the UW-Madison.You will meet campus advisors and acquire practical skills for your academic survival - skills such as learning basic degree requirements, planning your fall schedule, using the Timetable for course selection.

    SCE does not cover the SOAR registration fees. However, all SCE participants will attend the SCE SOAR on the same dates. You will be notified of this date at the time of your acceptance.

    The University also asks all new first-year students to take the UW-Madison placement tests in Math, English, and Foreign Languages. All SCE students will be required to take these tests during SOAR.

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