July 7, 2026

You're invited to New Graduate Student Welcome!

Wednesday, August 26

11 am - 4:30 pm

Check in begins at 10:30 am

Varsity Hall, Union South

1308 W Dayton St

Register now

New Graduate Student Welcome is a can't-miss kickoff to the academic year. At this event, you'll:

Hear from campus leaders
Get advice from a panel of current graduate students
Learn about the many resources at UW–Madison and in the community that will support your success
Meet other new graduate students from across campus

Check out what the day has in store on our New Students webpage. Advance registration is required.

For students enrolled in online programs

This in-person New Graduate Student Welcome event is best for students who are enrolled in on-campus programs. Students enrolled in entirely online programs can view a Welcome from Campus Leaders for New Students in Online Programs and explore a Resource Fair for Online Students.

Don't miss these other Welcome Week events!

These Welcome Week events are open to all graduate students. Participating in Welcome Week events will equip you with skills for success in graduate school. Plus, attending these events and receptions is a great way to meet other graduate students and start forming connections on campus.

Advance registration is required to attend all events. Click on the title of each event for details and registration.

Monday

August 24

noon - 1:30 pm

The Proactive Mentee Workshop (with Lunch)

In person

Monday

August 24

2:30 - 4 pm

Resilience in Action: Preparing for the Demands of Graduate School

In person

Monday

August 24

4 - 6 pm

Bridge & Build Graduate Student Welcome Reception

In person

Tuesday

August 25

10 - 11 am

Time Management for Graduate Students

In person

Tuesday

August 25

noon - 1:30 pm

Navigating Graduate School with a Disability: An Info Session and Graduate Student Panel on Finding Community, Disrupting Ableism, and Advancing Inclusion in the Academy

Online