Off to a great start!

There’s something for everyone during Wisconsin Welcome! You’ll have a great time meeting new friends and beginning to find your place in the UW–Madison community. It’s a chance to find answers to your questions, learn about academics, find your way around campus, learn about Wisconsin history and culture, and discover all that the university has to offer.

Fall Wisconsin Welcome begins the day you move into your university or private residence hall. Residence hall events begin on your floor, starting on your assigned move-in day. The large campuswide events begin once all new students have moved in. If you do not live in the residence halls you will be invited to attend additional events designed especially for commuting students. If you live in university or private residence halls you will find the Wisconsin Welcome brochure in your hall on move-in day, listing all of the events that will make you feel part of the excitement that is UW–Madison.

Wisconsin Welcome Schedule at a Glance

More details to come in August!!

Friday, August 29

• Academic Orientations
• Chancellor’s Convocation: All new students are required to attend this official welcome the university. This program includes a welcome from the Chancellor, the Mayor of Madison, a current student and free lunch.
• On-Campus Residence Hall Activities
• Target Late Night Shopping

Saturday, August 30

• Find Your Classes Walking Tour
• New Student Movie Night
• Concert on the Memorial Union Terrace

Sunday, August 31

• Find Your Classes Walking Tour
• New Student Night at the University Bookstore
• Memorial Union Bash

Monday, September 1

• Poker Run/Walk
• Rocking with Recreational Sports

Tuesday, September 2

• Classes begin!!

Wednesday, September 3

• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Social
• Transfer Student Social
• Student Veternan Social & Reception

Thursday, September 4

• Tailgate and 5th Quarter

Friday, September 5

• Multicultural Orientation & Reception

Monday, September 8

• Student Organization: Speed Dating

Tuesday, September 9

• Student Organization Fair

Wednesday, September 10

• Study Abroad Fair

Saturday, September 13

• Community Splash: New Student Service Project

Do you have a event you would like to be included in the Wisconsin Welcome? More information available here.