Wisconsin Welcome

Meet Your Campus Community

Wisconsin Welcome is a multi-week, new-student celebration of your arrival on campus. Discover Madison, meet fellow Badgers, and find your campus community.

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Wisconsin Welcome Featured Events

Bucky’s Big Event

Head to the Red Gym and give back to the greater Madison area during this campuswide day of service.

Thousands of students create hold their hands in the air, creating W's as they pose for a photo at Camp Randall.

The W Project

Discover Fifth Quarter traditions with your fellow new students during the W Project on Camp Randall field.

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Sunburst Festival

Enjoy this annual welcome (back) celebration with free games, food, and more in Union South.

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Thousands of students find their seats at the Kohl Center as campus leaders welcome them, the message playing on the Jumbotron.

New Student Convocation

Our campus leaders & a special alumnus will teach you what being a Badger is all about during your official welcome to UW–Madison.

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Members of Alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Inc. perform a lively dance at Multicultural Orientation and Reception.

MCOR Student Showcase

Celebrate our talented multicultural campus community during the MCOR Student Performance Showcase.

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Students walk from table to table at the Kohl Center to learn about over 1,000 student organizations.

Student Organization Fair

Discover and make connections with any of 1,000+ clubs & groups on campus by visiting the two-day Student Organization Fair.

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Download the 2023 "W Project" Photo

This year, we celebrated with over 7,900 new Badgers during The W Project on Camp Randall field! Download this year's commemorative photo.

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Get Your FREE Go Big Read Book

Each year, our campus gathers to bridge learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom through the Go Big Read book. Pick up a free copy at College, Memorial, Steenbock, Ebbing, Law, or Merit Library.

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Cover of the 2023 Go Big Read common read book, "How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion" by David McRaney

Check Out the Bucky List

In between Wisconsin Welcome events, don’t forget to explore your new home. The Bucky List gets you started with iconic Madison experiences like hiking Picnic Point, visiting the free Henry Vilas Zoo, and more!

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Start with the Wisconsin Welcome App

Over 300 new-student events are available for you to explore! Just download the 2023 Wisconsin Welcome guide, available on Google Play and the App Store.