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Winter Wisconsin Welcome 2026
January 16–February 10
Wisconsin Welcome is a multi-week celebration that invites incoming freshmen and transfer students to discover Madison, meet fellow Badgers, and find their campus community.
Looking to host or sponsor an event? Find out more information about hosting and promoting a Wisconsin Welcome event on our Event Hosts and Sponsors webpage.
On this page:
Winter 2026 Featured Events
Karts & Crafts
January 21, 7–9:30 p.m.
Union South, The Sett
Hosted by Wisconsin Welcome
MLK Celebration: Stone of Hope
January 27–29
Various locations
Hosted by the Wisconsin Union Directorate with support from Student Affairs and the Office of the Chancellor
Winter Carnival
February 5-7
Memorial Union and Union South
Hosted by The Wisconsin Union
Name That Tune
January 23, 9 p.m.–Midnight
Dejope Hall
Hosted by Wisconsin Late Night through University Housing
Comeback Carnival
January 30, 5–7 p.m.
Red Gym
Hosted by the Multicultural Student Center
Spring Student Organization Fair
February 10, 5–8 p.m.
Kohl Center
Hosted by the Center for Leadership & Involvement
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!
Have Questions?
Whether it’s getting involved, planning an event, or volunteering to support new students, there are opportunities with Wisconsin Welcome!
Other Upcoming Events
- January
- January 22Welcome (Back) International Student Game Nighthosted by International Student Services (ISS)5:00 PM, College Library, Rm 1250: 1st Floor Lounge
- January 23
- January 23
- January 26
- January 27Study Abroad Scholarships: Fund for Education Abroad & GilmanInfo Session11:00 AM, Study Abroad Resource Center (3rd Floor Red Gym)