Student Academic Affairs

The Division of Student Academic Affairs (SAA) in the College of Letters & Science is dedicated to the success of L&S undergraduate students both inside and outside the classroom by supporting student learning and personal growth. 

For staff contact information, please see the College of Letters & Science Directory.

The services provided by this unit include:

Academic & Career Advising Services (ACAC)

Offers comprehensive academic advising and career services for students investigating and preparing for majors in the College of Letters & Science.

1305 Linden Drive
Middleton Building

Academic Advising Services Unit

Provides academic advising & associated student services for undeclared students interested in Letters & Science majors.

Phone: (608) 262-5858
Suite 155 Middleton Building
Email: acac@saa.ls.wisc.edu

Academic Progress Services

Supports academic integrity, student success and degree progress for L&S students.

Phone: (608) 262-5858
Suite 155 Middleton Building
Email: acac@saa.ls.wisc.edu

L&S Career Services Unit

Offers a variety of career advising & counseling services along with assisting students in preparing for internship opportunities.

Phone: (608) 262-3921
Suite 205 Middleton Building
Email: careers@saa.ls.wisc.edu 
Website: www.lssaa.wisc.edu/careers 

Administrative Services Unit

Provides administrative, financial, budget, human resources, payroll, planning and assessment and communication services to all units in Student Academic Affairs

Phone: (608) 262-3912
Room 420 South Hall 

Undergraduate Academic Deans' Services

Provides a variety of services which include assisting with exceptions to college policy & answering questions regarding College undergraduate academic policies and procedures.

110 Ingraham Hall
Phone: (608) 262-0617
Email: lsdeans@saa.ls.wisc.edu

Academic Information Management (AIM)

Provides several services such as accurate curriculum audit and degree progress information to students, advisors, and other stakeholders. 

13 Ingraham Hall
For general questions contact: AIM@saa.ls.wisc.edu 

Center for Academic Excellence (CAE)

Promotes the values of a liberal arts education and helps students find new ways to make a difference locally and globally.

B47 Bascom Hall
Phone: (608) 263-5068

CAE includes:

Management of Information Systems

Provides IT support for L&S Administration and Student Academic Affairs.

13 Ingraham Hall
Phone: (608) 262-9919
Email:  helpdesk@ls.wisc.edu

L&S Scholarships

Manages the application and awarding processes for undergraduate scholarships and prizes awarded by the College of Letters & Science throughout the academic year.

Room 420A South Hall
General Assistance: (608) 262-4852
Scholarship Office: (608) 262-2491
For general questions contact: scholarships@saa.ls.wisc.edu

Undergraduate Research Scholars (URS) Program

Assists first- and second-year undergraduate students in obtaining hands-on experience in research or other creative endeavors by working closely with UW-Madison faculty and research staff.

313 Red Gym
Phone: (608) 890-3696
Email: urs@saa.ls.wisc.edu