Winter Welcome is a campus-wide celebration of new and continuing students beginning a new academic year with thousands of events to choose from January & February. 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.
Find All UW-Madison Welcome Events
P.S. don’t worry, the TTP hosts events all year long.
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New Student Social
Bowling, billiards, and board games. Oh my! Meet us at the Lower Sett in Union South Thursday, January 15th, 6:30 PM.
TEC Open House
Check out the Transfer Engagement Center and meet other new transfer students while you're at it. At the TEC (1305 Linden Dr.), Saturday, January 17th, 11:00 AM -3:00 PM.
Murder Mystery Dinner Party
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
Winter Welcome
Winter Welcome is a campus-wide celebration of new and continuing students beginning a new academic year with thousands of events to choose from January & February.
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, and by providing resources for personal and academic success. Transfer Student Coordinators are also available for…
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.
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!