The Heart of Success

Begins With You

Deep inside, your heart beats with curiosity—a relentless desire to reach for your dreams and become who you want to be. At Edgewood, the heart of your success lies in forging your own path.

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TheEdgewood Experience

Edgewood is more than a college. It’s a community filled with people ready to guide you and become your biggest supporters as you shape your journey. A place where you belong.

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AcademicsWhat Sets Us Apart

We care deeply about you and your success—both now and in the future. We make decisions based on your professional goals, dreams, and interests. You can expect engaging academic content, and dedicated staff who work one-on-one with you.

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Financial AidMake Your Dreams a Reality

With the right financial help, you can make your college education dreams come true. Start by filling out a FAFSA form to help you qualify for grants, loans, and scholarships. We’re here to help you get the most aid possible.

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AthleticsWhere Your Heart Races

Whether you’re cheering on the Eagles or experiencing those moments in competition—the first win, the first time you step onto the court, field, pitch, or mound, and the last few seconds of the game when you score—this is when your heart races.

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A Vibrant CommunityWhere Your Heart Thrives

Understanding who you are and where you want to thrive—both academically and personally—begins with what’s in your heart. You’ll learn and experience life among friends and a supportive community of faculty and staff who want to see you succeed.

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Come as You Are

There’s a Home for Everyone at Edgewood University

You’ll discover what you are passionate about—in a place where you’ll be supported, challenged, and connected.  What will be your Edgewood University story?

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A Community with Heart

Our beautiful campus is next to Lake Wingra and in the heart of our bustling state capital, Madison, Wisconsin. It’s a city known for its inquisitive minds and inclusive spirits, ranked among the best places to live in the U.S. Adventure and nature are just steps away from our campus. And if you seek the city life, you’ll find farmer’s markets, museums, live music, and more nearby.

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Biking & Hiking Trails

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Madison, WI

Henry Vilas Zoo

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A Heart for Connecting Learning, Beliefs, and Action

Together we pursue purposeful lives.

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We’re sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, a community of learners that affirm its Catholic heritage and its respect for other religious traditions.

Inspired by our Dominican traditions, our focus is on creating a caring and inclusive community where you can unleash your intellect, spirit, imagination, and heart. We help you become a leader who embraces and reflects our diverse world, serves others, and engages in a lifelong search for truth both personally and professionally.

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There’s always something new to do at Edgewood University.

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Washburn Heritage Room | August 25, 2025

Edgewood University Part-Time Job Fair

Are you looking for part time job while you attend Edgewood University? Stop by the Washburn Heritage Room (Right across for Phil’s Cafe in Regina)

The Part Time Job Fair will feature employers who are looking for students like you!
There will be employers from both On Campus and Off Campus jobs.
Find out how they can work around your class schedule and discuss what kind of experience they can offer you.

What to know:
– Business Casual attire strongly recommended
– Please bring an updated version of your resume or be willing to discuss your strengths and interests in the positions offered.
– Check out the list of employers that will be joining us and start to look in to any ones that you may be interested in to talk to at the event!

New organizations are registering every day, so be sure to register yourself today and get excited to interact with all Madison-based organizations during this fair.

Predolin 115B | September 11, 2025

Mental Health Ambassador Training

Mental Health Ambassadors contribute to a culture of care on our campus through destigmatizing mental health concerns and providing relevant resources to others. This training is open to anyone who would like to volunteer to be a Mental Health Ambassador for Edgewood University. It will last approximately 60 minutes. Participating in this training and being an MHA is a low stakes, high reward way to make a difference in our campus community.

RSVP link – https://edgewood.presence.io/form/mental-health-ambassador-training-rsvp-fall-2025

Nona McGreal Room | September 20, 2025

Professional EDGE Series: Interview Upskill Fall 2025

A few employers will come to help assist students with their interview skills.

Outdoor Amphitheater at The Stream | September 25, 2025

Edgewood University Theatre Presents: Tragedy Sound

Becky, Billie, and Mariel are three lifelong friends in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. When the three young women accept a dare and embark on a canoe trek in frigid waters, they find themselves stranded in the middle of Lake Superior. Dangerous conditions prevail forcing them to face the choices they’ve made and the trappings of life in their hometown. A story about female friendship, motherhood, and the secrets we keep.

Ticketing & Show Information: edgewood.edu/theatre

$20 for General Admission$10 for Students/Seniors/Militaryboxoffice@edgewood.edu

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Student Experiences

Students Embrace Creation on Dominican Wilderness Journey

Madison, Wis. (July 24, 2025) – In June, a group of 13 staff and students from Edgewood University and Dominican University embarked on a journey of faith, courage, and discovery on the Namekagon River in northern Wisconsin. A collaborative experience between the two Sinsinawa Dominican sponsored institutions, the second annual Dominican Wilderness Immersion provided a supportive environment for students from all backgrounds to learn about, and practice, our shared values of study, prayer, community, and service in the beauty of the outdoors and rhythms of Creation.

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Women’s Golf Achieves National Academic Honor

Madison, Wis. (July 16, 2025) – The Edgewood University women’s golf team received a top academic honor from the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WCGA). The WGCA, based in Coral Springs, Fla., announced its Academic Top 25 teams on Wednesday. The Eagles checked in at second in Division III with an impressive 3.879 GPA.

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New Name, Same Mission

Madison, Wis. (July 1, 2025) – Edgewood University proudly raised the new flag above campus for the first time at a brief ceremony this morning. “In January of this year, we announced that Edgewood College will be renamed Edgewood University. That day has now arrived,” President Manion, said. “The change comes about as we approach our centennial year, and as we continue to expand the reach of our mission as a Catholic institution of higher education in the Dominican tradition.” The President spoke to an energized group of students, faculty, staff, and several Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa – the sponsoring order of Edgewood University.