A gift to the Political Science Annual Fund enables us to provide meaningful and impactful educational experiences to our students through our world-class faculty, dedicated advising staff, award-winning TA’s, and a large variety of enriching student experiences beyond the classroom, such as the Wisconsin in Washington program.
At the Department of Political Science, we prioritize excellent undergraduate instruction with active student organizations, scholarship opportunities, and multiple study abroad programs. Our Ph.D. program provides a top-notch education, training the very best teachers and scholars of tomorrow, leading graduates to positions at top research universities and liberal arts colleges, and to impactful positions in government and the private sector. Our award-winning faculty are known for their innovative research, non-partisan teaching about the most pressing political questions at home and abroad, and dedication to teaching excellence. The UW–Madison Department of Political Science is a top 15 program nationwide and is one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus. In a challenging budgetary environment, your support will help us maintain our excellence, create meaningful student experiences and student-centered programming, foster student engagement, and to make a difference in the world through our teaching, research, and outreach.