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An Update from the UW Police Chief: Clarifying Campus Notifications

This update was originally published on the UW–Madison Police Department’s blog, Chief’s Corner, and has been edited for audience. One of the most visible yet most misunderstood campus safety measures that the UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) facilitates is the issuance of timely warnings and emergency alerts. All UW–Madison students,…

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Kristen Roman, chief of police at the UW–Madison.

Notice: Out-of-State Tuition to Increase Next Year
Steve Hahn, UW vice provost for enrollment management, sent the following message on December 7 to out-of-state undergraduate students whose tuition is expected to increase by 2.3 percent each of the next two years. Please note …
Ask an Advisor: Academic Support and Course Enrollment
My student always did well in classes in high school but now is struggling. What’s going on, and what can I do to help? Many factors can contribute to why a student’s GPA might drop …
Tickets on Sale Now: Winter Family Event
Join the Parent and Family Program for an exclusive day on campus Saturday, January 5, as the Wisconsin men’s hockey team takes on the University of Denver. In collaboration with Wisconsin Athletics, the Parent and …
Preparing for Winter Commencement
As we approach the end of the fall semester, Winter Commencement is less than a week away. All eligible participants are invited to the ceremony on Sunday, December 16, at 10 a.m. at the Kohl Center …
How to Support End-of-Semester Success
“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 …
Winter Break Touch Base: Key Topics to Discuss with Your Student
With final exams finished, many students return home for winter break. It’s a great time to catch up with your student and start important conversations in person, rather than over the phone or text. Below …
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