University of Wisconsin–Madison

Event Hosts and Sponsors

Join us for Wisconsin Welcome!

August 29–Sept. 20

Campus partners, student organizations, and community partners can submit their events to be included in the Wisconsin Welcome app!

Email us at WiWelcome@studentaffairs.wisc.edu for more information about hosting events, volunteering, or sponsorship opportunities.

Wisconsin Welcome Events

Submit your event

Submit your event for Wisconsin Welcome to be featured on this year’s Wisconsin Welcome app. Events must be submitted by August 14 for consideration.

Submit Your Event
Bucky Badger poses for a photo with first-year students before New Student Convocation.
Students playing games at an event

Add your event to Today.Wisc.edu

Make sure to add your event to the today.wisc.edu calendar! Select “Submit An Event” in the top right, then under “Tags,” add #WiWelcome to ensure your event is featured on the Wisconsin Welcome landing page.

Go to Today.Wisc.edu ​ ​

Badger Buddies

Become a Badger Buddy

Badger Buddies are enthusiastic campus leaders who support new students by helping with the move-in process and participating in Wisconsin Welcome events! This is a low-commitment, flexible two-week volunteer position.

Volunteer to be a Badger Buddy ​ ​
At far right, Lori Reesor, vice chancellor of student affairs joins in displaying W hand signs with a group of Badger Buddy volunteers while hundreds of first-year students gather together to form the shape of a giant Motion W on Barry Alvarez Field at Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as part of the W Project: Bucky’s First Quarter
Hundreds of first-year students learn traditional campus cheers and songs as part of the W Project: Bucky’s First Quarter on Barry Alvarez Field at Camp Randall Stadium at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Sponsor Badger Buddies

Local businesses can support Badger Buddies by donating items such as coupons, freebies, or premier prizes for our student volunteers. Sponsors will be featured on the Wisconsin Welcome app and in presentations to students.

Additional Resources

Make sure your event is accessible

Review the guidelines provided by the Office of Information Technology to ensure your event is accessible. This page covers in-person events, presentation guidelines, physical space considerations, and more.

Wisconsin Welcome toolkit

Find slides for social media, talking points, and additional graphics to help promote Wisconsin Welcome.

The toolkit will be available later this summer.