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Student Affairs is around 850 people across multiple campus units dedicated to helping UW–Madison students succeed in and out of the classroom. We celebrate diversity and creating a welcoming and safe community where all students can grow. Our programs and services cover areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and community engagement, and student advocacy.

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Student Affairs Leadership 24-25

Create your Wisconsin Experience

Belonging

As Badgers, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student feels a sense of belonging, and where we appreciate and celebrate one another’s abilities, views, and accomplishments.

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Becoming

We strive to find greater meaning every day through purposeful action. We work for the common good and lead for positive change.

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Being

We develop resilience, and we foster courage in life and learning. There are so many things you can do at UW–Madison. Take time to simply be and to take care of yourself along the way.

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Bias Concern

Including slurs, degrading language, epithets, graffiti, symbols, assault, microagressions, and harassment.

Report A Bias Concern

Sexual misconduct

Actions related to sexual assault or exploitation, dating/domestic violence, or stalking.

Report sexual misconduct

Other Incidents

This could include a student that you are concerned about, hazing, stalking, or a missing student.

Report Other Incidents

News and events

Latest News

  • First-year students, along with UW mascot Bucky Badger and Chancellor Mnookin form the shape of an iconic Motion W as part of the W Project on Barry Alvarez Field at Camp Randall Stadium.

    Your First Week in Five Photos: A snapshot of Wisconsin Welcome

    By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern  Welcome (back) to campus Badgers! Like many new (and returning) college students, you might be feeling a mix of excitement, nerves, and possibly uncertainty. Don’t worry—you’re not alone. Wisconsin …

    August 22, 2025
  • First-year and transfer students sing the school song “Varsity” at the conclusion of the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students, a Wisconsin Welcome event held at the Kohl Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The event, attended by thousands of first-year and transfer students, is part of Wisconsin Welcome programming.

    Start Strong Together: Welcome to the Fall 2025 New Student Convocation

    By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern Convocation, defined as a formal gathering of people, often for a specific purpose, kicks off the celebration of a new academic year. Here at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, this …

    August 22, 2025

  • Ready. Set. SOAR.

    By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern The Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) program at UW–Madison serves as the backbone for assisting students in their transition to campus. This year, SOAR has already welcomed more …

    July 28, 2025
  • A plaque and certificate for "Years of Service" awardees sits on a table at the 2023-24 Student Affairs Awards.

    Student Affairs announces 2024-25 employee awards

    On May 15, 2025  employees from across Student Affairs gathered in the Great Hall at Memorial Union to celebrate their colleagues and campus partners during the annual Student Affairs Awards Ceremony and summer celebration. During opening …

    May 20, 2025
  • APIDA Heritage Month 2025 Design created by Ojaswi Pasachhe.

    Echoes of the APIDA Verse: Weaving Together Stories of Identity at UW–Madison

    By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern  During April, UW–Madison takes the time to celebrate and honor the diverse intersections that compose the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) community on campus, through APIDA Heritage Month.  …

    April 29, 2025
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