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CFYE Communications Schedule

Excited to hear about your transition to UW–Madison? Want to double-check an important deadline? Check out our communications schedule below to make sure you are up-to-date and in-the-know.

Image of the SOAR invitation postcard SOAR Postcard
The SOAR invitation postcard is mailed beginning in March to admitted students who have paid their enrollment deposit.

Image of the Confirmation handbook Confirmation Brochure
Confirmation brochures are sent approximately one week after the SOAR reservation is received, along with a letter confirming the date of your SOAR session. The brochure includes logistic information and program details, and encourages students to complete pre-SOAR tutorial.

Image of the Orientation handbook. Orientation Handbook
The Orientation Handbook is distributed at SOAR. It contains comprehensive information about orientation, academics, transition issues, and services and programs on campus.

Image of the SOAR Schedule handout. SOAR Program Schedules
SOAR Program Schedules are distributed at SOAR. There are versions for Freshmen and Transfer students, and for the special August and January sessions. The student schedule is on one side; parent/family schedule on the other side.

Image of the August SOAR postcard. August SOAR Postcard
The SOAR postcard invitation for August SOAR is sent to students who haven’t registered for SOAR as of late July.

Image of the Transfer Student Information handout. Transfer Student Information
This publication contains general information for transfer students from within the UW System, including details about testing and orientation.

Image of January SOAR postcard January SOAR Postcard
This postcard invitation is mailed in December to freshmen and transfer students who will attend January SOAR.

Image of the New Student Leader postcard.New Student Leader Postcard
This postcard is mailed from NSLs to students as they complete their SOAR sessions. It includes news about Wisconsin Welcome events, especially the Chancellor’s Convocation and New Student Music Fest.

Image of Wisconsin Welcome Preview.Welcome Preview
The Welcome Preview brochure is handed out at the SOAR Resource Fair. It outlines featured events that will take place during Wisconsin Welcome.

Image of the Wisconsin Welcome Events brochure.Welcome Events Brochure
The Events Brochure lists and describes featured events for the entire span of Wisconsin Welcome. It is distributed through the “All House Meetings” in University Housing.

Image of the Academic/Community Events publication. Academic/Community Events Publications
Students receive these posters/brochures during the first week of September, in their University Housing mailboxes. These focus on academically-focused events throughout the first semester, as well as on community-involvement opportunities.

Image of the Undergraduate Catalog. Undergraduate Catalog
The Undergraduate Catalog, distributed at SOAR, contains academic program information and course descriptions.

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