University of Wisconsin–Madison

Parent and Family Program

Connecting parents and families to the university
Looking for the latest? Visit our parent and family news page to stay up-to-date about UW—Madison and supporting your student.
Graduates display personal messages on their graduation caps during UW-Madison's spring commencement ceremony at Camp Randall Stadium.
Congratulations to the #UWGrad Class of 2020! If you missed any of the virtual ceremony or offerings, find them here!
Looking for the latest? Visit our parent and family news page to stay up-to-date about UW—Madison and supporting your student.
Students link arms and sing "Varsity" at the end of the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students.
Watch the 2018 Chancellor's Convocation
W banners hang from the columns of Bascom Hall.
Welcome to Virtual Family Weekend!
Looking for the latest? Visit our parent and family news page to stay up-to-date about UW—Madison and supporting your student.
Congratulations graduates and family! Create a video message for your student and the graduating class.

Spring Commencement

UW is excited to hold two in-person, graduates-only ceremonies at Camp Randall on May 8. Both ceremonies will be livestreamed. Read more on the commencement website.

SOAR: Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration

SOAR stands for Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration and is coordinated by the Center for the First-Year Experience. Student and Parent and Family programs will be available to reserve in the coming months. Until then, read more FAQ's on the program here!

Mental Health Town Hall

We invite you view a recording of our Town Hall event from April 29th on supporting your student's mental health and well-being. Hear from two campus experts: Dr. Simone Collins and Abby Diehl.