Explore Hillel at the University of Wisconsin
The UW Hillel Foundation provides a home for 5,000 Jewish students attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Hillel is a pluralistic organization supporting all of the Jewish movements as authentic expressions of Jewish Life. UW Hillel is home to Adamah Cafe providing excellent kosher food to students at Hillel and at UW, in addition to community catering.Undergraduate Enrollment
36,902 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
13,014 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
Hillel engages students, cultivates a Jewish community, develops leaders, complements the classroom, and embodies Jewish values. Hillel advocates for students, and collaborates with UW administrators, identity centers and civic leaders to foster a safe and inclusive campus environment.
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator Yes
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation Yes
- Israel Fellow Yes
- JLIC Educator No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant Yes
- Open Title VI Investigation Yes
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
Kosher Dining
Hillel runs Adamah Neighborhood Table, a full service cafe inside the UW Hillel. Adamah serves students and the public daily and offer catering for special events, conferences, and celebrations. Additionally, Adamah sells pre-packaged kosher meals at multiple university housing locations.
Options: Hillel meal plan-extra cost
Religious Services
UW Hillel encourages thoughtful engagement across the spectrum of Jewish life and identity. We offer Friday night services (Reform and Conservative) and dinner every week of the academic year and a monthly student-led Shabbat morning service.
Frequency: Friday and Saturday
Wellness, Inclusion, and Activism
Drop-in mental health counseling offered on a weekly basis in partnership with university health services. Full service fitness center, rooftop basketball court and locker rooms available to all students.
Additional Campus Information
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- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor, Major, Certificate
- Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program, University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 43%
- U.S. Region Midwest
- Commuter/Residential Residential
- Tuition In-State $10,006
- Tuition Out-of-State $40,506
- Out-of-State/Int’l 51% / 10%
- Greek Life Yes
Trips & Experiences
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Looking to travel sooner? There is a Hillel: Birthright Israel trip with University of Wisconsin this winter from January 2–12, […]
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