College Ready, a comprehensive online program for high school students, is now enrolling for fall 2025! Register for this Badger Precollege program to learn what it means to think, prepare and act like a college student.
Through weekly online lessons, you will:
Learn about college options and how to navigate the process of finding the best fit
Meet with UW–Madison staff for insights on admissions, financial aid, advising, career exploration and more
Get answers to common questions about college academics and life
Live online classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 21–Nov. 13, 6–8 p.m. central time.
Registration for College Ready is open until Oct. 16 and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarships are available to qualifying students. Click here to learn more and apply.
Learn in person at UW–Madison this summer
Want to expand on the virtual College Ready experience? Join us in summer 2026 for one of our on-campus high school programs!
Both Badger Summer Scholars and Advanced Learning Program (ALP) offer opportunities to study a college-level subject of your choice, live in the residence halls, access campus resources, build connections with instructors and peers, and learn about life as a Badger. Please click here to learn more!