Graduate Student Life
As a graduate student, you have a lot on your plate. You may be new to Madison, Wisconsin, or the U.S. for that matter. You have to acclimate to a new city, not to mention winter weather!
You also have to navigate a large campus of over 41,000 students that stretches over 900 acres.
Most importantly, you may be new to your program or graduate school. These pages are a good place to start to answer some of the questions you may have.
The New Student Welcome lists some of the things you need to know as a new student to UW-Madison.
The Guide to Graduate Student Life helps with nonacademic issues and offers advice about the university and community from a student's perspective.
For graduate student with children, the Family Resources webpage provides a wealth of information about taking a leave of absence for childbirth or adoption, navigating Graduate School policies and procedures, and making the most of campus and community resources.
A helpful list of resources for returning adult students is compiled by the Division of Continuing Studies. Visit this webpage for information about student health insurance, disability resources, campus security, housing, transportation, and more.