Tabs Content

Undergraduate, Graduate, and Nondegree programs have specific tabs that are available to use on each page. A full list of these tabs can be found on the Guide: Updating Principles by Tab Links to an external site. KB doc.

In general, the following content is curated for each tab:

  • Overview (available for Undergraduate/Graduate/Nondegree pages) 
    • non-governed and curated by Guide editors/coordinators 
    • brief, but descriptive content about the degree/major/certificate/capstone/etc.
    • exceptional qualities about the award
  • How to Get in (available for Undergraduate/Nondegree pages if applicable)
    • governed content; requires Lumen program proposal to update 
    • entrance requirements
    • explanation of the process of applying, including non-course requirements, timeline for applications, and whether or not the program is limited enrollment
  • Admissions (available for Graduate pages) 
    • governed content; requires Lumen program proposal to update  
    • shared content with the Graduate Admissions table
    • explanation of any additional requirements for each program
  • Funding (available for Graduate pages)
    • non-governed and curated by Guide editors/coordinators
    • description of funding that is/is not available
    • additional resources for students
  • Requirements (available for Undergraduate/Graduate/Nondegree pages) 
    • governed content; requires Lumen program proposal to update
    • this tab content is encoded in DARS for undergraduate programs and special student/capstone certificate programs
    • this tab content is encoded in GSTS for graduate programs
  • Learning Outcomes (required for Undergraduate/Graduate/Nondegree pages) 
    • governed content; requires Lumen program proposal to update
  • Four-Year Plan (required for Undergraduate degree pages)
    • governed content; requires Lumen program proposal to update
    • the best, most common, or a sample path to graduation in four years
  • Advising and Careers (available for Undergraduate pages), Professional Development (available for Graduate pages); Advising/Advising and Careers (available for Nondegree pages)
    • non-governed and curated by Guide editors/coordinators
    • includes contact information for advising staff and information on the best process to seek advising
    • includes information on what a student might pursue as a career upon completion of the degree/certificate/program
    • includes information about professional development resources
  • Wisconsin Experience (available for Undergraduate pages)
    • non-governed and curated by Guide editors/coordinators
    • a place to highlight content and experiences unique to a school, college or degree
      • study abroad options
      • student and professional organizations
      • internships and co-op opportunities
      • service learning
      • research
      • facilities
      • honors options
  • Certification/Licensure (available for Undergraduate pages)
    • governed content; requires Lumen program proposal to update
  • Accreditation (available for Undergraduate/Graduate/Nondegree pages)
    • governed content; requires Lumen program proposal to update
  • Resources and Scholarships (available for Undergraduate pages)
    • non-governed and curated by Guide editors/coordinators
    • description of alternative sources of funding (scholarships/grants/etc.) available through the major or department
    • description of facilities available to students pursuing a particular path
  • Contact Box (required for Undergraduate/Graduate/Nondegree pages)
    • non-governed and curated by Guide editors/coordinators
    • can be updated throughout the year by contacting guideeditor@office365.wisc.edu 
    • should include a link to a department website or staff directory
    • should include departmental addresses, chairs, advisors, directors - anyone who prospective students might want to reach out to