Wisconsin Welcome
Wisconsin Welcome is a campus-wide celebration of new and continuing students beginning a new academic year with thousands of events to choose from. On this page, you can find transfer student specific events hosted by the Transfer Transition Program (TTP). Guests are always welcome regardless of transfer or student status.
Upcoming Events
August
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August 31Back to School Bash at the ChazenWelcome UW-Madison Students! Kick off the school year with FREE art activities, snacks, and exploration at the Chazen Museum of Art.2:30 PM, Chazen Museum of Art
September
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September 1
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September 2Study & Intern AbroadFirst-Year Student Welcome!
PS: Don’t worry! The TTP hosts events all year long.
Winter Welcome 2026
The 2026 Winter Welcome celebration will be held from January 16–February 10, 2026. Explore the TTP’s signature welcome events below.
New Student Social
Thursday, January 15, 6 p.m.
Lower Sett, Union South
Bowling, billiards, and board games. Oh my!
TEC Open House
Saturday, January 17th, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
TEC, 1305 Linden Dr.
Check out the Transfer Engagement Center and meet other new transfer students while you’re at it.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party
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Step into the scene and leave real life behind for a night of suspense. In this immersive environment, each guest helps uncover secret motives of suspects – could you be one?
Other Ways to Connect with Transfer Students
Meet with Student Coordinators
Have questions about UW–Madison? About transferring? About transition? Maybe you want to know more about how to get involved or study strategies? Transfer Student Coordinators are here to answer your questions.
Get Involved Outside the TTP
The 2026 Wisconsin Welcome celebration will be held from September–October 2026. Explore the TTP’s signature welcome events below.
Wisconsin Union
The Union is based on the principle that the University of Wisconsin-Madison experience should involve learning outside of the classroom. The Union is a home-away-from-home for all students. Check out our welcome week events at Memorial Union and Union South + consider yourself invited to the Union’s many events & activities each year. You can also take part in leading our programs by joining the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD “wood”).
Student Jobs
Student Jobs provides students access to thousands of part-time employment opportunities both through UW-Madison as well as businesses & families within the local community. Here, students can find meaningful opportunities that can support their educational pursuits and lifestyle while also gaining critical professional and personal skills. Positions are posted throughout the year and updated daily, for jobs in both the academic year and summer terms.
Office for Student Organizations, Leadership & Involvement
The Office for Student Organizations, Leadership & Involvement (SOLI) assists students in intentionally connecting with the far ranging opportunities that exist throughout campus, such as student organizations, Greek Life, the Adventure Learning Program (ALPS), and the Leadership Certificate. Whether you want to join a student organization, partake in an internship, or play a sport, SOLI will give you the resources for success. Check out some of these excellent on-campus involvement resources!