University of Wisconsin–Madison

VISP and MA-FAS program

picture of the Madison Isthmus showcasing many iconic Madison buildings, including the Capitol and Monona Terrace

The VISP/MA(3+1+1) program is a combination of a one-year VISP and one-year MA program, which allows students to complete a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in 5 years.

The Bucky Badger statue found on the Alumni Walk near UW Memorial Union.

The MA-FAS program helps prepare students for competitive Ph.D. level graduate programs and will enhance their chances for admittance to high-quality graduate schools and to enter the job market.

Tonghai Yang
Tonghai Yang, Director of VISP-MA program
Xin Cui-Dowling
Xin Cui-Dowling
Yining Liu

Please contact the VISP-MA Program Coordinator Xin Cui-Dowling at xin.cui-dowling@wisc.edu if you have any questions.

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Mid-autumn Festival Celebration

Mid-autumn Festival

Student celebrated the Mid-autumn festival on the 9th floor of Van Vleck, with delicious food and mooncakes.

Students at Devil's Lake

Students at Devil’s lake

Professor Tonghai Yang joined the VISP-MA day trip at Devil’s Lake.

Students posing from on top of a cliff at Devil's Lake.

Badgers at Devil’s Lake

A group of students took a picture on the top of Devil’s Lake trail with W signs.

Students posting near Devil's Lake

Selfie at Devil’s Lake

A group of students took a selfie at Devil’s Lake.

Scenic view of Devil's Lake from on top of a cliff.

View of Devil’s Lake

A beautiful view of Devils’s Lake.

Professor Shaoming Guo visiting Devil's Lake with the VISP-MA students.

Professor Guo

Professor Shaoming Guo enjoyed his day with VISP-MA students at Devil’s Lake.

chalkboard welcoming students to the Happy Lunar New Year celebration

Lunar New Year Celebration

The 9th-floor lounge was decorated to welcome back students and celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Students enjoying Lunar New Year food.

Lunar New Year Food

Traditional Chinese food was ordered for students to enjoy.

LunarNweYear22 Lanterns.

Lanterns

Traditional decoration were put up for make Van Vleck more festive for the Lunar New Year.