Student Affairs – UW

We’re here to support your success

Student Affairs is 500+ people across 17 campus departments 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 engagement, and student advocacy.

Meet our team

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.

UW Madison students holding up the W sign with thier hands

Becoming

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

At the Student Org Fair, a student talks to a woman from the Multicultural Student Center

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.

Get help when you need it

We recognize there is a new normal, and we are here to help — on and off-campus.

Report an incident

Bias or hate incident

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

Report bias or hate

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 employees and students receive COVID-19 vaccine at University Health Services
January 5, 2021
New student advisory board informs COVID-19 response
Academic and operational changes at UW–Madison due to the COVID-19 pandemic came quickly this year, leaving students wondering where and how they could best provide feedback on campus decisions. In November, Student Affairs worked with …
December 15, 2020
Student Affairs announces annual employee awards
On Dec. 3, Student Affairs held its 2019-20 awards ceremony. Colleagues came together to recognize staff from each of the four areas in Student Affairs (Health and Wellbeing, Identity and Inclusion, Leadership and Engagement, and …
December 15, 2020
MLK Symposium — An Evening with Isabel Wilkerson
On Jan. 25, 2021, the University of Wisconsin–Madison will welcome Isabel Wilkerson as the keynote speaker for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Wilkerson is the Author of “Caste” and “The Warmth of Other Suns” …
December 9, 2020
Campus Happenings – Before Break
Student Affairs is providing weekly events, opportunities, and activities that Badgers can join online or in person. Building community is key to finding your home on campus. We encourage students to engage with others and …
December 9, 2020
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