Winter Welcome is a campus-wide celebration of new and continuing students beginning a new semester in the new year. You will be able to take your pick of events during January and February. Guests are always welcome regardless of transfer or student status. You can find more campus wide events by clicking the link below.
New Student Social
Thursday, January 16th, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Lower Sett, Union South (map)
No pre-registration.
Bowling, billiards, board games, oh my! Come meet other new international transfer students while partaking in favorite U.S. pastimes. AND did we mention free food? Vegetarian options provided.
New Transfer Student Symposium
Friday, January 17th, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Great Hall | Memorial Union
According to data collected by the Transfer Transition Program (TTP), transfer students indicate that succeeding academically and finding the “right” involvement is their primary concern when coming to campus. The New Transfer Student Symposium is tailored to the first-semester, transfer student experience. Sessions are design to not only set you up for success, but for you to take full advantage of some amazing opportunities that campus has to offer. Pre-event registration is encouraged.
Event details…
TTP Welcome
9:00 am – 9:15 am
UW Crash Course
9:15 am – 10:00 am
Main sessions
“Involvement 101”
10:05 am – 10:45 am
“Academics at UW”
10:50 – 11:30 am
Breakout Sessions
each session below is 20 min. you can attend any session, up to 3 sessions. Session times are: (1) 11:45 am – 12:05 pm; (2) 12:10 pm – 12:30 pm; (3) 12:35 pm – 12:55 pm
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- Study Abroad
- Study Jobs, Internships & Career Services
Stop by any time between 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
Transfer Engagement Center
Many events that we host throughout the semester will be held at the Transfer Engagement Center aka TEC (pronounced ‘tech’). Come hang out, grab a snack/coffee/tea, use a printing station, or come study!
Transfer Student Coordinators
Meet your Transfer Student Coordinators! TSC's are experienced transfer students who are here to help you through your transition by facilitating involvement opportunities, promoting a sense of belonging within the university and the greater Madison community...
Get Involved outside of TTP
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.
Center for Leadership & Involvement
The Center for Leadership & Involvement (CfLI) 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, CfLI will give you the resources for success. Check out some of these excellent on-campus involvement resources!