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Find Community

Students have many ways to connect with others who share their goals, attitudes, and interests — as well as opportunities to expand their horizons beyond familiarity. UW–Madison brings together people from across the United States and all over the world, from diverse cultural, religious, and life experiences. Take time to explore, connect, and build community while you are here.

Explore your identity

Multicultural Student Center

The MSC supports historically underserved students to realize an authentic Wisconsin Experience. Identity centers organize heritage month celebrations, cultural programming, social events, and learning opportunities throughout the academic year.

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The Center also offers an internship program, drop-in hours for academic and life support, social justice education programs, support for student organizations, and more.

Join a group

Discover a student organization

Explore your interests and find a group that inspires you — or create one of your own!

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Just getting started?

Let staff at the Office of Student Transition and Family Engagement guide you through orientation, learning how to get involved, and all of the ways that you are supported at UW–Madison.

First-year and transfer students

Get plugged in to campus life and resources.

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First-year seminars

Make campus feel more like your community.

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Find your spot

Enjoy the Wisconsin Union

The Wisconsin Union’s Memorial Union and Union South are home to thousands of learning, recreational, and social activities and events and offer many ways to get involved in student and community leadership.

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More campus resources

International

Community, resources, and support for students

Connect with International Student Services

Student parents

Childcare assistance, parent programming, and family events

Explore support for parents