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Wisconsin Welcome

Meet Your Campus Community

Wisconsin Welcome 2025

August 25-October 5

Wisconsin Welcome is a multi-week, new-student event to celebrate your arrival on campus. Discover Madison, meet fellow Badgers, and find your campus community at nearly 400 connection-building events.

Download the UW Events app

Follow @UWNewStudent on Instagram

Looking to host or sponsor an event? Find more information about hosting and promoting a Wisconsin Welcome event on our Event Hosts and Sponsors webpage.

Resources & Updates

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!

A student takes a photo with Bucky Badger outside Library Mall.