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THE WISCONSIN EXPERIENCE SEMINAR

COUNPSY 125
Course Description

Examine transition to UW-Madison through exploration of the research university and the Wisconsin Experience. A variety of texts, including a novel and textbook, will provide a context for discussion, writing, and experiential assignments.

Prerequisites

First year students or first year transfer students only

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

1

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average
3.84

-0.5% from Historical

Completion Rate
98.28%

-0.52% from Historical

A Rate
87.93%

2.28% from Historical

Class Size
58

-71.79% from Historical

2026 Summr Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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