Student Affairs

We’re here to support your success

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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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.

Group of students gather for a photo at an event

Becoming

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

Multicultural Student Center students pose for a photo at graduation

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

The Meaning Behind the Message: Insight on 2024 Latine Heritage Month, with logo designer Jaen Muñoz
By Mia McCauley, Student Affairs Intern Each September through October marks a time of special celebration on our campus: Latine Heritage Month (LHM). Hosted by the UW-Madison Latine Cultural Center, this year’s LHM theme, “Illuminating …
October 1, 2024
UW Welcomes Antoine Hunter: Performance, Lecture, & Discussion
The McBurney Disability Resource Center welcomes acclaimed Deaf dancer, choreographer, and advocate Antoine Hunter (aka PurpleFireCrow), who will visit UW–Madison for two days, ending with a free final performance and lecture on October 7, co-hosted …
September 20, 2024
Meet Kevin Wong, APIDA program coordinator and advisor
During an interview with Student Affairs, Kevin Wong provides insight into his role as a program coordinator within the Multicultural Student Center (MSC). I graduated from UW–Madison in 2015 with a degree in political science. …
September 17, 2024
UW–Madison Joins FirstGen Forward Network
This August, UW–Madison was one of 80 universities selected to join the FirstGen Forward Network (formerly the Center for First-generation Student Success), based on the university’s demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation students. …
September 10, 2024
New Semester, New Resources: What to Know about Campus
We’re back, Badgers! The excitement and energy of a new year is all around as we welcome you to campus. Soak it all in. Whether you’re new to campus or a graduating senior, always know …
September 5, 2024
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