Throughout the year, we formally welcome Badger families to campus through personalized events and offerings. Each low-cost, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to engage with UW–Madison, experience your student’s college life, and make lifelong memories together.
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Annual Events
Stay informed about upcoming events by subscribing to the Badger Family e-newsletter.
Family Weekend
We are pleased to share that Family Weekend will take place October 8–10, 2021 in a hybrid format that includes both safe, in-person activities, as well as virtual activities. Please note that a football game is not part of Family Weekend.
SOAR
SOAR stands for Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration and is coordinated by the Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE). At SOAR, your student will begin their transition to UW–Madison by learning about academic advising, degree requirements, and campus resources. They will also enroll in their first-semester courses.
Badger Family Spring Visit: April
Badger Family Spring Visit will not be held this year due to continued COVID-19 safety guidelines both on campus and in the community. We hope to bring this event back for families in 2022 pending public health recommendations, group size restrictions, travel policies, and campus guidance for gatherings at that time.
Commencement
Congratulations, Badger grads! Find more information about the upcoming Class of 2020 Graduate Celebration, Winter 2021 Ceremony, and Spring 2022 Ceremony here.