Verda Blythe

“The students, faculty, staff, and alumni are dedicated to ensuring the continued success of the Grainger Center program. Our small group has enormous talent.”

MATTHEW KADING
MBA Class of 2007
Cisco, San Jose, CA

Visitor Information

 

Lodging

Hotels located on or near the UW-Madison campus are listed below.

For information on other Madison-area hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast inns, contact the Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1-800-373-6376. Please make your arrangements directly with the provider of your choice as far in advance as possible since lodging in Madison is limited during many weeks of the year.

Name Address Phone
Area Hotels    
Best Western InnTowner* 2402 University Avenue 1-800-528-1234
Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel* 525 W. Johnson Street 1-800-446-4656
The Edgewater* 666 Wisconsin Avenue 1-800-922-5512
The Concourse Hotel* 1 W. Dayton Street 1-800-356-8293
Best Western Inn on the Park* 22 S. Carroll Street 1-800-279-8811
Sheraton Madison Hotel 707 John Nolen Drive 1-800-325-3535
Holiday Inn Express 722 John Nolen Drive 1-800-465-4329
* Shuttle service available from these hotels to campus meeting facilities
 
University Housing    
J.F. Friedrick Center 1950 Willow Drive 608-231-1341
Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street 608-262-1583
Union South 227 N. Randall Avenue 608-263-2600
Lowell Center 610 Langdon St. 608-256-2621
Renting Information    
Tenant Resource Center
The Embassy Apartments
Apartment Showcase of Wisconsin

Parking


Campus-area visitor parking is very limited. We recommend that you leave your car at your hotel, since many hotels provide shuttle service or are located within walking distance of the campus . All the hotels provide free parking for overnight guests.

If you would like to park on campus, a limited number of reserved parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Return the parking request form received with your confirmation materials, with your check, at least 10 days prior to the program to ensure processing time. (Parking permits are not available to conferees on a walk-in basis.)

The public Lake Street/Frances Street Parking Ramp is located between Lake and Frances Streets, near State Street, and is three blocks from the Fluno Center and Grainger Hall School of Business, and two blocks from The Pyle Center. This lot does not require a reservation, but often fills by 10:00 A.M.

For more information regarding campus parking, contact, UW Visitor Information or the University's Transportation Service Office at 608-263-6666.

 

Transportation

Traveling by plane

Dane County Regional Airport, on Madison's northeast side, provides regional and national air service to and from Madison. Seventy-five flights daily connect passengers to 22 locations, reaching 600 domestic and 70 international destinations with one-stop service. The following commercial airlines serve Dane County:

American Eagle (American) 1-800-433-7300
Chicago Express/American Trans Air 1-800-435-9282
Comair (Delta) 1-800-354-9822
Midwest Express/Skyway 1-800-452-2022
Northwest Airlines 1-800-225-2525
Trans World Express (TWA) 1-800-221-2000
United Express (United) 1-800-241-6522

Cabs are readily available for service to campus and downtown, and many hotels offer shuttle service.

The Madison Metro Transit System provides a convenient and affordable alternative to driving. For more information on this extensive public transportation system, use the link above to visit the Web site.

Traveling by car (Google Maps)

Traveling by bus
Greyhound Bus Lines (800-231-2222) travels into downtown Madison. Badger Coaches (608-255-6771) offers daily routes between Milwaukee (downtown and General Mitchell International Airport) and campus. The Greyhound/Badger depot is located several blocks from the eastern edge of campus. The Van Galder Bus Company (608-257-5593 or 1-800-747-0994) also provides daily round-trip service between campus and Chicago's O'Hare Airport and the downtown Amtrak station.

Once in Madison, The Madison Metro Transit System provides a convenient and affordable alternative to driving. For more information on this extensive public transportation system, use the link above to visit the Web site.

 

Madison Tourism

Located in southern Wisconsin, Madison is the home of the University of Wisconsin and the State Capitol. Considered one of the Midwest's most vibrant communities, with a reputation for scenic beauty and great recreational opportunities, it is frequently listed as one of the best places to live in the nation.

Links to more information on Madison, the UW campus, and the state of Wisconsin:

 

100% Placement

Supply chain management talent is in high demand, as the Grainger Center's placement record of 100% placement for summer internships and full-time employment reflects. Grainger Center graduates achieve quickly and notably. Average starting salaries are consistently the highest among peer schools, ranging from $80,000 to $110,000.

Close Community

Grainger Center students have the best of two worlds--the resources of a large, world-class university and hands-on, personalized attention made possible by the in-depth resources offered by the Grainger Center. The Grainger Center provides each student with personalized career and academic advising.  Students are connected--directly and personally--with an extensive network of industry executives, alumni, corporate partners, and faculty. Students receive personalized guidance from this network throughout their time in the Wisconsin MBA.

Industry Partnerships

The Grainger Center has deep ties to industry. Its extensive network of corporate partners provides real-world perspective that enhances the curriculum and applied learning program and provides invaluable career guidance to students. The Grainger Center's Executive Advisory Board is comprised of senior executives at leading firms renowned for supply chain management excellence.

Integrated Learning Environment

The Grainger Center's curriculum is cross-functional, applied, and collaborative, allowing students to learn about supply chain management in an integrated business framework from renowned faculty with expertise in supply chain management and other business disciplines.