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2010 Census

This spring brings a return of the Census to the UW–Madison campus. Beginning in March, students will receive Census forms in their residence halls or in their off-campus houses and apartments.

Please note that students should be counted in Madison — not as part of their family household — and that their participation plays an important role in determining funding for state and local government.

The university is partnering with the Census to ensure a complete and accurate count. Depending on your student’s housing situation, here’s how he or she will be counted:

Living on campus: If your student lives in a residence hall, he or she will receive a 2010 Census form in March 2010 to fill out individually and drop off in the mail, once completed.

Living off campus: If your student lives off campus, 2010 Census forms will be delivered or mailed to their house or apartment in March 2010. All students living at the address are considered one household, so only one form should be completed per domicile with information about all people living at that address. Students should return the form in the U.S. mail envelope provided. Census workers will visit households that do not return forms to take a count in person.

If you have any questions about the census, please send an e-mail to chancellor@news.wisc.edu.