We’re here to support your success
Student Affairs is 500+ people across 16 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.
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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.
Becoming
We strive to find greater meaning every day through purposeful action. We work for the common good and lead for positive change.
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.
Sexual misconduct
Actions related to sexual assault or exploitation, dating/domestic violence, or stalking.
Other incidents
This could include a student that you are concerned about, hazing, stalking, or a missing student.
News and events
Latest News
Meet Barni Shiferaw: Student speaker for spring commencement
May 4, 2022 By Doug Erickson Barni Shiferaw was running down Bascom Hill in just his underwear the other day when the thought occurred to him: This is yet another memorable experience I could not have had anywhere …
May 10, 2022
Hundreds gather for historic unveiling of the Divine Nine Garden Plaza
May 9, 2022 By Shauna Breneman Hundreds of current and alumni members of the fraternities and sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, also known as the Divine Nine, and their many supporters gathered on May 7 for …
May 10, 2022
In Memoriam: Remembering Our Badgers
Twenty-five Badgers will be honored this year in a campus memorial celebration beginning at UW’s Carillon Bell Tower on April 29 at 11 a.m. The memorial event, hosted by the Dean of Students Office in …
April 27, 2022
Finish Strong, Badgers! You’ve got this.
We’re in the homestretch! As the academic year winds down and spring is here (or trying!), remember to take care of yourself and each other. Let’s stay focused and #FinishStrong, Badgers. Here are some tips, …
April 27, 2022
Why go to dean of student’s weekly office hours? Five reasons you should.
Your Dean of Students Christina Olstad holds office hours every week for all students and invites YOU to come and start a conversation. As your official coach for navigating college life outside the classroom, Dean …
April 6, 2022- More News
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