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As a private, inclusive, Catholic school in the Sinsinawa Dominican educational tradition, we provide a college preparatory curriculum steeped in faith and values and co-curricular activities to satisfy every student's interests. We aspire to provide an exceptional high school experience in an inclusive community where every student is inspired to study, reflect, and take action in pursuit of a purposeful life. Edgewood, a Catholic high school, educates the whole student for a life of learning, service, and personal responsibility through a rigorous academic curriculum that embraces the Sinsinawa Dominican values of Truth, Compassion, Justice, Community, and Partnership. Edgewood High School offers a college-preparatory program with both Advanced Placement and Honors courses and assistance for those struggling in particular subjects. Our curriculum includes required and elective courses in art, aviation, business, computers, English, French, history, Latin, mathematics, music, Spanish, public speaking/communications, physical education, religious studies, science, and social studies. We take the African proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child," to heart. We know that our students, families, and faculty members cannot do it all alone. That is why we offer numerous student services to ensure the success of every child. From tutoring to career exploration to counseling, we fulfill that need if there is something a student needs. Spirituality is an essential part of our students' journey, and we take pride in fostering personal spiritual growth. Also, prayer and service, we offer religious studies courses and understand the importance of ministry programs and retreats that allow our school community to engage in non-academic, faith-based experiences. We seek a deeper source of fulfillment, develop a sense of purpose, and facilitate spiritual activities that carry our mission. Edgewood has a religiously diverse student body, so courses reach out to all students. We teach Catholic tradition, examine other faith traditions, and discuss commonalities and differences. Religious studies courses are academic and graded. All students can succeed in religious studies courses, regardless of faith background, for a list of all religious studies course offerings. A student's high school years are about academic preparation. However, they are also a time for teenagers to learn more about themselves, explore interests, develop social skills, and gain self-confidence. Students acquire positive values and attitudes that they will take with them into their adult life. Co-curricular activities are an integral and valuable part of a student's high school experience, and Edgewood High School is committed to sponsoring a wide variety of such activities. We are proud to say that more than 95 percent of our students participate in at least one club, activity, sport, and most participate in more. While difficult to measure, the educational value of co-curricular participation is extensive. Numerous studies have shown that students who are actively engaged in sports, fine arts, or clubs and organizations are also more likely to have heightened performance in the classroom. Spiritual study and reflection, retreats, liturgies, and prayer services are other aspects of campus life at Edgewood. Every student also must complete a minimum of 100 hours of service before graduation. Both Edgewood experience components are meant to create awareness and appreciation of the beliefs, traditions, life experiences, and circumstances of the range of people who live in our community. View full school

Edgewood College is a community of learners committed to creating an inclusive campus climate that fosters learning, respect, and the search for truth. Guided by our Sinsinawa Dominican heritage and its values of community, partnership, truth, justice, and compassion, we embrace diversity and inclusion and demonstrate our commitment through every aspect of campus life. As a College community, we stand against acts of discrimination, intolerance, or hate. We expect all community members to assume responsibility for actively understanding and embracing their roles in creating a just and compassionate world. Our Catholic identity calls us to nurture an environment that values human dignity and worth, the pursuit of the common good, and equality for all persons, as reflected in our core values and Catholic Social Teaching principles. Through study, reflection, and action, we strive to ensure that our commitment to diversity and inclusion is lived daily in practice. Our mission's continued fulfillment is dependent upon Edgewood College is a diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning community. We invite and welcome the rich diversity of the world's cultures, perspectives, and experiences to our lifelong learning community. Our location on the shores of Lake Wingra in Madison, Wisconsin, offers you a variety of academic, cultural, and recreational opportunities. We are blocks away from a vibrant and exciting city that offers music, art, theater, sporting events, museums, many restaurants, and much more. At Edgewood College, you will have the chance to interact one-on-one with professors in small, intimate classes filled with hands-on learning activities. You'll also be able to engage in meaningful internship opportunities. We also encourage you to become involved on campus in student-led organizations, clubs, athletics, or wherever your interests lead. Each year we welcome many transfer students to our campus in both the spring and fall semesters. At Edgewood College, we stress the importance of our core values: Truth, Justice, Compassion, Partnership, and Community. We stand by those values as we work with you to make your transition a smooth experience. Making college affordable is something that every student and family wants, and it's something we want for you, too. We encourage you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and apply for scholarships as soon as possible after being admitted to Edgewood College. 99% of transfer students received financial aid in some form last year- whether that be through scholarships, grants, or loans. All students receive funds to be able to work on campus as well. We are committed to providing you with a high-quality education at Edgewood College, and part of that commitment is doing our best to make it an affordable option. Our academic offerings are designed to fulfill the promise that we make in our mission statement: to educate you for a life of ethical leadership, service, and a lifelong search for truth. Whether your goals include preparing for a new or changing career, getting ready to further your studies, or simply expanding your horizons, you will experience an education that blends the knowledge and skills you need to reach those goals. We also hope to encourage a greater understanding of yourself and the world around you, so you have a clearer sense of how you can contribute to the common good. As an Edgewood College student, you will have many opportunities to get involved in campus life through clubs and organizations, athletics, and in your academic area. We encourage all students to take advantage of the opportunities available. The Academic Success and Career Development Center (CDC) is here to help give you the tools you need to be academically successful while exploring and developing your career goals. It is your place to go on campus for academic assistance, advising, and choosing a significant career development. As an incoming freshman, you will be assigned to your Academic and Career Counselor, who will serve as your single point of contact for all academic success and career development needs you may have. In 1881, Governor Cadwallader C. Washburn gave his Edgewood Villa and 55-acre wooded estate on Lake Wingra to the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. They moved St. Regina Academy, located in downtown Madison, to the Edgewood site. After a tragic fire in 1893, they rebuilt the school like Sacred Heart Academy, which was later separated into Edgewood High School and Edgewood Campus School. In 1927, Edgewood College was founded as a junior college for women with a two-year liberal arts curriculum, housed in the same building as the high school. The senior college developed in 1940, focusing on teachers' preparation, and the first Bachelor of Science degrees in education were awarded in 1942. Marshall Hall, initially built-in 1864, was converted for use as a college residence hall in 1941–42, becoming the first distinctively collegiate building separate from the high school facilities. Edgewood College's 3,000 students pursue degrees in the arts and sciences, the humanities, business, education, and nursing. As we proudly celebrate our 90th anniversary, Edgewood College continues to grow and prosper, and we remain true to our Dominican Mission as a community of learners "committed to building a just and compassionate world." View full university