Student Involvement and Community

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Student Center (APIDASC)

The APIDA Student Center provides opportunities for your student to attend social and educational events that highlight the many diverse cultures rooted in Asia and the Pacific. The center hosts book clubs, guest speakers, study breaks, and discussion groups that enhance the student experience, support student success, and foster a sense of belonging at UW–Madison and beyond.

The APIDA Student Center is a part of the Multicultural Student Center, a unit of Student Affairs at UW–Madison.

Associated Students of Madison (ASM)

The Associated Students of Madison, UW–Madison’s student government, represents 50,000+ students, including your student. ASM elected leaders help:

• Decide how student fees are used (over $75 million annually)
• Manage the Student Activity Center (SAC)
• Advocate for student-focused issues

Black Cultural Center (BCC)

The BCC provides opportunities for your student to attend social and educational events that highlight the many diverse cultures of the African diaspora.

The BCC hosts study circles, film screenings, cultural celebrations, and socials that enhance the student experience, support student success, and foster a sense of belonging at UW–Madison and beyond.

The Black Cultural Center is a part of the Multicultural Student Center, a unit of Student Affairs at UW–Madison.

Center for Interfaith Dialogue

The Center for Interfaith Dialogue supports religious and spiritual diversity at UW–Madison through education, resources, and dialogue. It welcomes your student wherever they are in their beliefs—whether they identify with a particular faith, are exploring, or don’t identify with any religion.

The center promotes religious literacy, interfaith cooperation, and mutual respect, while offering programs and leadership opportunities that foster understanding across diverse beliefs and traditions.

The Center for Interfaith Dialogue is a unit of Student Affairs at UW–Madison.

Disability Cultural Center (DCC)

The DCC is a welcoming space for students to study, connect, and reflect.

Through community, programs, and shared space, the DCC uplifts and celebrates disability identity and culture, fostering belonging and appreciation of the histories, creativity, and contributions of disabled people at UW–Madison.

The Disability Cultural Center is a unit of Student Affairs at UW–Madison.

First-Generation and Limited-Income (FGLI) Services

FGLI Services is a welcoming hub for students who are the first in their families to attend college and/or have limited financial resources.

FGLI helps students feel connected, supported, and confident as they navigate UW–Madison. 

Fraternity and Sorority Life

UW–Madison has nearly 70 fraternities and sororities with more than 6,000 members (approximately 15% of undergraduates).

Fraternities and sororities offer opportunities to build connections, develop leadership skills, engage in philanthropy and service, and access academic support and join a large alumni network.

Gender and Sexuality Campus Center (GSCC)

The GSCC supports all students and allies through education, advocacy, and community. GSCC offers welcoming space, resources, discussion groups, leadership opportunities, and vibrant events that foster connection and improve campus climate across diverse and intersecting identities.

The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center is a unit of Student Affairs at UW–Madison.

Indigenous Student Center (ISC)

The ISC provides opportunities for all students to attend social and educational events that highlight the various Native Nations across the continent.

The ISC hosts educational discussions, culturally informed craft workshops, and outdoor excursions that enhance the student experience, support student success, and foster a sense of belonging at UW–Madison and beyond.

The Indigenous Student Center is a part of the Multicultural Student Center, a unit of Student Affairs at UW–Madison.

International Student Services (ISS)

If your student is coming from outside the US, the ISS is here to help them adjust to life at UW–Madison. They provide Visa and immigration advising, support orientation and cultural programs, and host workshops and events for academic and social success.

Latine Cultural Center (LCC)

The Latine Cultural Center (LCC) provides opportunities for all students to attend social and educational events that highlight the many diverse cultures of the Latin American diaspora. The LCC hosts lunch talks, social opportunities, study breaks, and academic workshops that enhance the student experience, support student success, and foster a sense of belonging at UW–Madison and beyond.

The Latine Cultural Center is a part of the Multicultural Student Center, a unit of Student Affairs at UW–Madison.

Middle Eastern North African Programming (MENA)

Middle Eastern North African (MENA) Programming provides opportunities for all students to attend social and educational events that highlight the many diverse cultures of the MENA region. MENA Programming hosts book discussions, service projects, study breaks, and craft workshops that enhance the student experience, support student success, and foster a sense of belonging at UW–Madison and beyond.

MENA Programming is a part of the Multicultural Student Center, a unit of Student Affairs at UW–Madison.

Multicultural Student Center (MSC)

The MSC is a welcoming hub—a home away from home—for all students to find connection, community, and support. Through cultural centers, programming, leadership opportunities, and community-building, the MSC helps your student explore their identity, build belonging, and thrive at UW–Madison.

The Multicultural Student Center is a unit of Student Affairs at UW–Madison.

Office of Inclusion Education (OIE)

The Office of Inclusion Education facilitates learning opportunities beyond the classroom to support a welcoming campus where all students feel they belong. OIE oversees required student programs and offers custom workshops and resources that help build inclusive environments, explore campus belonging, and navigate the hidden curriculum.

The Office of Inclusion Education is a unit of Student Affairs at UW–Madison.

Transfer Transition Program (TTP)

The TTP supports transfer students, especially during their first year at UW–Madison through:

• Events and peer connections
• The Transfer Engagement Center for socialization, studying, snacks, and printing

University Veteran Services (UVS)

If your student is a veteran, service member, or military family member, UVS is here to help them navigate university life. They provide education benefits and military leave assistance, host social events and networking opportunities, along with support for the Student Veterans of America (SVA) organization.