“My student is struggling — how can I help?” This is an especially common question for parents and family members to ask as an academic semester nears its end. For students, this time of the …
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Accreditation Process Invites Public Input
UW–Madison is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The university will host a visit March 25–26, 2019, from a team of peer …
‘Handshake’ Helps UW–Madison Students Find Jobs and Internships
The academic year is in full swing and so is Handshake, UW–Madison’s new tool to help students find jobs, internships, and campus career events. Handshake officially replaced BuckyNet and myECS as the primary student recruitment …
The Wisconsin Union: Where Student Life Gets Lived
The Wisconsin Union’s Memorial Union and Union South serve as a home away from home for students. They are safe, fun places where students explore, learn, develop leadership skills, and more. The Union has opportunities …
Support your Student’s Self-care, Resiliency, and Well-being
College is a time of significant growth and change for young adults, and one way parents and family members can support their student is to encourage healthy habits and discuss overall well-being. Unrealistic depictions of …
Important Announcements
Remind Your Student to Take the Healthy Minds Survey Earlier this month, all students received an email invitation to participate in the Healthy Minds Survey. The results of this survey will provide a better understanding of …
From Hard Sciences to the Humanities: Career Preparation Takes Center Stage at UW–Madison
“Please, help my student land a great job so they don’t have to live in my basement!” Career advisors at UW–Madison often hear this quip from parents. And while the intent is humorous, the concern …
First Year: Home for the Summer
When your student comes home for the summer after the first year at college, life will be different from what it was before. Although that seems obvious, without giving it some prior thought, misunderstandings and …
Spring Commencement Information
Congratulations to the students and families who will celebrate commencement this May! We are excited to celebrate with you and reflect on all your students have accomplished during their time here. UW–Madison’s spring commencement ceremony …
New UW Resources Support Student Mental Health
University Health Services (UHS) has introduced two new tools to support student mental health and well-being. In addition to these new resources, the no-cost mental health services at UHS include individual, couple/partner, and group counseling; …