Visit the Law School & Campus
Getting Here
We look forward to welcoming you to Madison!

Experiencing Campus
The Law School is situated on historic Bascom Hill in the heart of the beautiful University of Wisconsin-Madison campus.

Visit Madison
Exploring Madison
Madison is a quintessential college town, with access to outdoor recreation, arts, sports and a thriving intellectual community.

About Madison
As the state capital, Madison is home to the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and various state and federal government agencies, all within walking distance from UW Law.
Wisconsin is an easy drive or bus ride from Chicago or Minneapolis, and major airlines serve both Madison and Milwaukee with frequent flights to and from the major hubs.

Admissions Visits
Virtual Meetings
To schedule a 30-minute one-on-one virtual meeting with one of our admissions counselors, please visit our Calendly Scheduling Page.
Virtual Office Hours
Join members of our Admissions & Financial Aid team for virtual office hours. This is a great time to ask questions about the application process, scholarship opportunities, financial aid, and more.
Please note that office hours are intended to be used as general information sessions – not private one-on-one meetings. If you would like to meet individually with an admissions or financial aid counselor, please refer to the Virtual Meetings information above.
To receive the link to virtual office hours, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu and include which date you wish to attend based on the drop-down options below.
Friday Virtual Office Hours (12:00 - 1:00 PM CT)
- Friday, September 19
- Friday, October 10
- Friday, October 24
- Friday, November 14
- Friday, December 12
Prospective Student / Applicant Visits
For students who have not yet applied -OR- those who have applied and are awaiting an admission decision
During the Fall 2025 term, prospective students and applicants are invited to join us on select dates for a presentation/Q&A, tour of the Law Building, and optional class visit. To schedule your prospective student/applicant visit, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu and include up to three dates (in order of preference) that you are available to visit based on the drop-down options below.
Monday Morning Visit (8:30 - 10:50 AM)
- Monday, September 15
- Monday, September 22
- Monday, September 29
- Monday, October 6
- Monday, October 13
- Monday, October 27
- Monday, November 3
- Monday, November 10
- Monday, November 17
- Monday, November 24
- Monday, January 5, 2026*
*No class visit available on this date
Wednesday Afternoon Visit (12:00 - 2:10 PM)
- Wednesday, September 17
- Wednesday, September 24
- Wednesday, October 1
- Wednesday, October 8
- Wednesday, October 15
- Wednesday, October 22
- Wednesday, October 29
- Wednesday, November 5
- Wednesday, November 12
- Wednesday, November 19
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026*
*No class visit available on this date
Thursday Afternoon Visit (1:30 - 3:40 PM)
- Thursday, September 25
- Thursday, October 2
- Thursday, October 9
- Thursday, October 16
- Thursday, October 23
- Thursday, October 30
- Thursday, November 6
- Thursday, November 13
- Thursday, November 20
- Thursday, January 8, 2026*
*No class visit available on this date
Friday Morning Visit (10:30 - 11:45 AM)
Please note that class visits are unavailable on Fridays.
- Friday, September 12
- Friday, September 19
- Friday, September 26
- Friday, October 3
- Friday, October 10
- Friday, October 17
- Friday, October 24
- Friday, October 31
- Friday, November 7
- Friday, November 14
- Friday, December 5
- Friday, January 9, 2026
Admitted Student Visits
For students who have been admitted to the University of Wisconsin Law School
Our admitted student visits include:
- A 30-minute one-on-one meeting with an admissions counselor,
- A tour of the Law Building with one of our Student Ambassadors, and
- An optional class visit (unavailable on Fridays, during exam periods, and during the Summer term).
We can typically accommodate a visit request for Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CT).
To schedule your Admitted Student Visit, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu and indicate whether or not you would like a class visit and provide up to three dates that you are available to visit. To best accommodate your visit request, please schedule at least one week ahead of your desired visit date.
Waitlisted Applicants
For students with applications in "Waitlist" status
If you are currently a waitlisted applicant, we encourage you to make a virtual meeting with one of our admissions counselors to answer any waitlist questions you may have. Please note that we currently do not offer in-person visits to our waitlisted applicants.
Group Visits
To schedule a group visit, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu and include the date/time you wish to visit and the approximate group size. Your visit will include an admissions presentation/Q&A and tour of the Law Building. Please be advised that we are unable to accommodate a group class visit. Please schedule at least two weeks ahead of your desired visit date.
Contact Admissions
If you have any questions about our visit policy, please email us at admissions@law.wisc.edu. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
Location & Directions
University of Wisconsin Law School
975 Bascom Mall
Madison, WI 53706
Traveling by Plane
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), on Madison's northeast side, provides regional and national air service to and from Madison. Airlines that serve the Dane County Regional Airport »
Travelers may also fly to Chicago (ORD or MDW) or Milwaukee (MKE) and connect with bus service at the airport.
Cabs are readily available for service to campus and downtown, and many hotels offer shuttle service.
Traveling by Bus
The Greyhound/Badger depot is located several blocks from the eastern edge of campus:
The Van Galder Bus Company also provides daily round-trip service between campus and Chicago's O'Hare Airport as well as the Chicago downtown Amtrak station.
For more information about buses on campus, see UW-Madison's Bus Transportation Services.
Traveling by Car & Suggested Routes
Madison is located in south central Wisconsin and is accessible via several major highways.
Time to Madison from nearby major cities:
- 1.5 hour drive from Milwaukee (via Interstate 94)
- 2.5 hour drive from Chicago (via Interstate 90)
- 4.5 hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul (via Interstate 94)
- 2 hour drive from Dubuque (via US 151)
Suggested Routes
If traveling from West or East of Madison:
- I 39/90/94 exit 142A (Hwy 12)
- Continue to Exit US-151 N/ Park St exit, EXIT 261A-B,
- Continue on Park St 2.7 miles to Lathrop St.
If traveling from South of Madison:
- I 39/90 to exit 142A(Hwy 12)
- Continue to Exit US-151 N/ Park St exit, EXIT 261A-B,
- Continue on Park St 2.7 miles to Lathrop St.
Law School is located on Lathrop street on the right.