We are excited to announce the addition of Mansfield Hall- Madison. The Mansfield Hall- Madison program will allow us to serve students in the Midwest and also increase our capacity to meet the growing need for our services. Madison, Wisconsin is the perfect place for students to begin to transition to adulthood. Like Burlington, VT, Madison is a quintessential college town with endless opportunities for learning, living, giving, and engaging. In this Madison Edition of our newsletter, we will provide you with information about the program, the city, and important details about getting in touch with us.
Why Madison, Wisconsin?
Mansfield Hall - Madison is located in the historic Mansion Hill District of Madison, WI. Those that have visited Madison understand that this community is a special place and aren't surprised by all of the accolades. For those that have yet to visit, here is a small sample of the national awards that keep piling up: #1 Best place to live in America; #8 happiest, healthiest city in America, #1 college sports town in America, #1 greenest city in America, and #4 bike friendliest city in America. Combine livability with a thirst for knowledge, passion and fun and you describe our little city, nicknamed "the Jewel of the Midwest". Our students enjoy the benefit of living just steps away from State Street, two blocks from the capital and Lake Mendota and walking distance to classes at a number of amazing colleges and universities.
The Hall in Madison
Mansfield Hall- Madison is located in the Mansion Hill District, just one block off of historic State Street. Just minutes from the University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, and Madison College, it's located centrally to the heart of campus life in Madison. Mansfield Hall- Madison is housed in the historic Blied Building, a turn of the century row house. The building houses six 4-bedroom top notch apartments, each with a beautiful balcony, hardwood floors, and fire places. The large common space will allow for group dinners, large meetings, quiet study, and of course, lots of fun times with friends. We encourage you to come and visit us to see it for yourself. You won't be disappointed!
College Options in Madison
Madison has a reputation for being one of the finest college towns in the country. With numerous post-secondary opportunities, Mansfield students have the flexibility to find the degree program that fits their strengths. At the heart of Madison, University of Wisconsin, ranked as one of the best universities in the world, provides everything you could ask for in a college town- Big Ten sports, world-renowned speakers, national musical acts, award-winning arts, and so much more. Plus, the adjacent colleges add to the college culture and possibilities for college study. Edgewood College provides a small intimate liberal arts program with small class sizes. Madison College offers many intro-level courses that transfer to other colleges, small class sizes, and options to help students ease their transition into college. With video game design programs at Herzing University and grapich design programs at Madison Media Institute, the list goes on. For more information on the various colleges, visit us online here.
Not Enrolled? Not a Problem!
With all of our Mansfield Hall programs, you don't need to be registered or accepted to a college before you apply. In fact, there are some advantages to allowing our expert Academic Directors to advise students on their college plan to determine the most appropriate pathway to a degree. Many students utilize a variety of courses and colleges to determine their interests and college preferences, before settling on one college. In Madison, Madison College offers a guaranteed transfer program to the University of Wisconsin. Students who enroll and successfully complete the guaranteed transfer program are automatically accepted to University of Wisconsin. This allows students to take many of their prerequisite courses in a smaller setting at a slower pace, before taking on the rigor of University of Wisconsin. A perfect way to transition to a world class degree.
We are filling up fast!
The stream of inquiries and applications to Mansfield Hall has been steady. In fact, we expect our Burlington Program to be at capacity for the 2015 academic year in the next few months. Additionally, Mansfield Hall- Madison has generated lots of interest and is well on its way to be full for our launch on June 12th, 2015. With only 20 spaces available in Madison, we suggest you contact us ASAP if you are interested in joining us next year. Contact Sean LaRoque for more information,
sean@mansfieldhall.org or 608-205-8185.
I am excited to have the opportunity to launch the Mansfield Hall-Madison program. Over the past three years, I have been intimately involved in the planning and implementation of our outstanding program in Burlington, VT and am excited to bring this opportunity to my alma mater and home state. With a doctorate in Educational Psychology, I have had the opportunity to serve students with disabilities as a psychologist for the past 20 years, and I know firsthand that Mansfield Hall provides what many of our students need to be successful. I look forward to hearing from you and help you realize your possibilities.
Sincerely,
Sean LaRoque
Director, Founding Partner
Mansfield Hall- Madison
Mansfield Hall is a comprehensive college support program and residence for young adults who will benefit from a holistic approach to higher education and independent living. Our mission is to assist students with various disabilities to successfully earn a college degree, develop living skills, and begin a productive career and independent lifestyle.