First-Year Guest Schedule
Day 1
Welcome and Advising Preview
1–1:35 p.m.
Varsity Hall, 2nd floor
Supporting Your Student Through Transition
1:35–2:20 p.m.
Varsity Hall, 2nd floor
Break
2:20–2:30 p.m.
Parent and Family Program:
Making Connections + Student Leader Panel
2:30–3:30 p.m.
Varsity Hall, 2nd floor
Health and Wellbeing
3:30–4 p.m.
Varsity Hall, 2nd floor
Resource Fair
4–5:15 p.m.
Union South, 1st floor
Information Sessions
Session 1: 4:20–4:40 p.m.
Session 2: 4:50–5:10 p.m.
Various rooms, 3rd floor
See information session descriptions below.
Dinner (included)
5:30–6:15 p.m.
Varsity Hall, 2nd floor
Day 2
Coffee and Tea Provided
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Varsity Lounge, 2nd floor
Managing Finances
9–9:35 a.m.
Varsity Hall, 2nd floor
Campus Safety
9:35–10 a.m.
Varsity Hall, 2nd floor
Break
10–10:05 a.m.
On-Campus Housing
10:05–10:35 a.m.
Varsity Hall, 2nd floor
Off-Campus Housing
10:05–10:35 a.m.
Landmark, 3rd floor
Understanding Academic Advising
10:35–11 a.m.
Varsity Hall, 2nd floor
Career Support and Success at UW–Madison
11–11:30 a.m.
Varsity Hall, 2nd floor
Day 2 – Additional Activities
Guided Room Viewings*
1–2:30 p.m.
Lakeshore Neighborhood: Kronshage (Jorns) and Leopold
* Travel to these locations on your own.
Southeast Neighborhood:
Ogg and Witte
Information Session Descriptions
Select up to two sessions from this list to attend. Each session twenty minutes and is offered twice. See the schedule above for more information on times offered. These will be held on the third floor of Union South. Please find a SOAR staff member in a red polo if you need help locating these.
Are your finances college ready?
Learn essential money tips covering student loans, FAFSA, credit scores, and banking on campus. Presented by UW Credit Union, UW–Madison’s official financial partner.
Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)
Learn about the four councils of Fraternity and Sorority Life and get answers to your common questions.
Leadership and Involvement
Learn about student leadership development and involvement opportunities.
Navigating college-level coursework
Learn about resources for a successful transition from high school to college academics.
Study and intern abroad
Explore exciting opportunities to enhance your college career with an international experience!