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Preference a UW–Madison Learning or Theme Community
Future Badger,
Take your #LiveWithBucky college experience to the next level by joining one of UW–Madison University Housing's learning or theme communities! Embedded within various residence halls, learning and theme communities are residential spaces that bring together students around a specific focus. Most are open to students from any major.
 
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How to Join a Learning or Theme Community
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Rank the learning/theme communities you’re interested in when you submit your hall preferences.
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Prioritize learning/theme communities over residence halls when you submit your hall preferences.
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Complete and submit any required applications/agreements for communities you preferenced.
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If you've already submitted your preferences in My UW Housing, consider updating them to prioritize learning/theme communities. You can do so anytime until May 1.
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BioHouse
Bond with other budding scientists! Nurture your passion for the study of living things, whether it's plants, animals, health, microbiology, evolution, food genetics, or anything biological.
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Business Connect
Designed for first-year direct admits to the Wisconsin School of Business, this community provides you opportunities for mentorship, involvement, and resources in the School of Business.
 
 
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Spark
Learn how UW–Madison is inspired to create solutions to needs within a community and understand how those community partners use campus innovations to benefit their people, culture, and places. Spark will get you involved in real projects here in Wisconsin.
 
 
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Chadbourne
By fostering connections with faculty, students, and campus, the Chadbourne Residential College (CRC) offers a perfect combination of academics and social life to explore a liberal arts education in the heart of campus.
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Essence
Essence welcomes all students who are interested in learning about the Black diaspora and impacted peoples through events, dialogue, and community-building. This community fosters a sense of belonging on campus through shared interest and engagement. The goal of Essence is to learn about traditions and culture in a respectful residential setting.
 
 
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International
Become a world citizen with friends from across the globe. Explore international cultures, take a class with a global focus, and immerse yourself in language by joining a language community in Arabic, Chinese, German, Japanese, Korean, Nordic, Russian, or Spanish.
 
 
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Gender Inclusive
Options intended to meet the needs of transgender, gender non-conforming, nonbinary, and LGBTQIA+ students and allies to select a housing assignment that is inclusive, safe, and comfortable.
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GreenHouse
GreenHouse is all about living sustainably. With a greenhouse on-site, teaching kitchen, vegetable farm, workshops, community meals, and special events, you'll develop life-long skills.
 
 
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Multicultural
A safe and welcoming space where you can gain an expanded worldview and build solidarity by engaging in themes of multiculturalism, social justice, inclusion, race, and identity.
 
 
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NDGNS
NDGNS offers all students an opportunity to learn about Indigenous voices and experiences with a focus on building community and relationships.
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StartUp
Develop the capabilities, confidence, and connections to launch your own venture. Explore majors, meet alumni entrepreneurs, and participate in innovation contests while making friends who share a passion for creativity and discovery.
 
 
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Open House
In this inclusive community for all, you'll find and create an environment of awareness, respect, and advocacy for all sexual and gender identities along with LGBTQIA+ students and allies.
 
 
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The Studio
Collaboration fuels creativity in this artistic laboratory with students from all majors who share your passion for the arts. Get access to creative spaces, resources, and connections that will allow you to find your creative voice in this artistic community.
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WISE
A welcoming environment for students interested in women's contributions in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. WISE's mission is to cultivate engagement in STEM for all and to expose students to important contributions women have and continue to make in STEM.
 
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