The Parent and Family Program within the Office for Student Transition and Family Engagement (OSTFE) is committed to providing the necessary support to help facilitate a successful transition for your student.
For this reason, students can invite up to two adults for a concurrent January SOAR (JSOAR) Parent and Guest Program.
To receive email updates on a student’s reservation, parents or guests must be enrolled in the subsequent JSOAR Parent & Guest Program by their student. The JSOAR program cannot share updates with parents and guests unless students follow this step.
What are the fees associated with JSOAR?
While a student’s JSOAR costs are covered by tuition and fees, parents/guests must pay an additional fee to attend. These fees cover program materials, meal, facilities, staffing, and more. Learn more about this and options for paying JSOAR fees.
January SOAR: $30 per guest
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What To Bring
Weather-Appropriate Clothing
Comfortable shoes, rain gear, and light layers are recommended.
Note-Taking Materials
Take notes as you learn about campus resources and processes.
List of Questions
Asking the right questions ensures everyone feels confident.
Schedule
Day 1
- 8:30–9:15 a.m., check-in for the JSOAR program
- 9:15–9:45 a.m., the JSOAR program will begin promptly with a welcome for both students and their guest(s).
- 9:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m., Participants will learn more about health and wellbeing, safety, the transition to UW–Madison, and more. Lunch is included, and a chance to ask current students questions about their UW-Madison experience.
Stay Connected to Your Badger
You play a central role in your student’s life and will continue to be a source of guidance and support during these college years. However, we encourage you to look at your relationship in a different way, moving from being the primary caregiver and decision-maker to a mentor and coach. While this is a significant change for many, we’re here to help you navigate this transition.
