Tag New students

SOAR previews college life, provides tools for success

July 26, 2011

With a home base for the first time at the new Union South, the summer Student Orientation, Advising and Registration program has produced a sense of ease and enthusiasm for students and their parents.

Campus welcomes new transfer students

January 18, 2011

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is welcoming approximately 375 transfer students and 40 new freshmen beginning classes for the first time today, Tuesday, Jan. 18.

Multicultural Student Center welcomes students with reception

August 31, 2010

For the 29th year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Multicultural Student Center (MSC) welcomes students to campus with an evening of dancing, networking and sharing connections.

UW-Madison admissions director finalists named

March 15, 2010

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has announced five finalists for the position of director of undergraduate admissions and recruitment.

Convocations planned for undergraduate, transfer students

August 27, 2009

Two keynote speeches with international flavor, along with Chancellor Biddy Martin, will welcome students to the University of Wisconsin–Madison at a pair of convocations for new students.

UW Twitterverse: We’ve got a question for you

August 24, 2009

For the first time, UW–Madison is using social media to answer many crucial questions to introduce new students to the university and Madison.

A day in the life of SOAR

August 3, 2009

As Student Orientation, Advising and Registration (SOAR) closes its main period for 2009, here is a collection of wisdom captured during a day in the life of SOAR.

New students eligible for WiscAlerts-Text

June 17, 2009

New students attending SOAR this summer are encouraged to enroll in WiscAlerts-Text, the university’s emergency text-messaging system.

Incoming freshman reflects on singing for Obama

June 12, 2009

UW-Madison incoming freshman Kayla Jenerson kicked off President Barack Obama’s visit to Green Bay June 11 by singing the national anthem.

SOAR tackles challenges during campus construction

June 2, 2009

Incoming freshmen and transfer students will begin their transition to campus life this week as the first summer SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) session gets under way on Wednesday, June 3.

Campus service helps ease transition for new students

October 29, 2008

Anyone who has attended college or sent a child off to college knows firsthand how bewildering the first days, weeks and months can be. A difficult transition, especially at a large institution like the University of Wisconsin–Madison, can have a long-term impact on a student's success.

Multicultural Student Center to hold orientation reception

September 3, 2008

The Multicultural Student Center (MSC) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison will sponsor the 27th annual Multicultural Orientation Reception (MCOR) celebration from 6:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Wisconsin Union Theater and Great Hall of Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St.

New chancellor to welcome students at convocation

August 26, 2008

Incoming Chancellor Biddy Martin will address the University of Wisconsin–Madison community for the first time at the Chancellor's Convocation for New Students.

Recent sightings: Summer SOAR

July 31, 2008

Photos: Jeff Miller A New Student Leader tour guide leads incoming first-year undergraduates and their parents across Bascom Hill while on a…

Check your route before coming to campus

June 17, 2008

Recent flooding has impacted many roads leading to campus including westbound I-94 from the Milwaukee area, as well as around Baraboo and Portage.

UW-Madison admits wait-listed students

May 22, 2008

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has begun the process of admitting select students from its extended waiting list. To date, 375 wait-listed Wisconsin residents who applied for freshman admission for the fall of 2008 have been admitted.

Wisconsin Basecamp offers wilderness experience for new students

May 15, 2008

Incoming freshmen and transfer students are invited to participate in Wisconsin Basecamp, a five-day wilderness excursion preceding students' first semester at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Professors propose ways to make ‘Wisconsin Covenant’ a success

May 9, 2007

May 10 is the first day that the state's eighth graders can sign up for the Wisconsin Covenant, a recent policy proposal from Gov. Jim Doyle that guarantees students who commit to the program a place in the Wisconsin higher education system and a financial aid package.