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Student Affairs is around 850 people across multiple campus units dedicated to helping UW–Madison students succeed in and out of the classroom. We celebrate diversity and creating a welcoming and safe community where all students can grow. Our programs and services cover areas including health and well-being, identity and inclusion, leadership and community engagement, and student advocacy.

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Belonging

As Badgers, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student feels a sense of belonging, and where we appreciate and celebrate one another’s abilities, views, and accomplishments.

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Becoming

We strive to find greater meaning every day through purposeful action. We work for the common good and lead for positive change.

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Being

We develop resilience, and we foster courage in life and learning. There are so many things you can do at UW–Madison. Take time to simply be and to take care of yourself along the way.

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Bias Concern

Including slurs, degrading language, epithets, graffiti, symbols, assault, microagressions, and harassment.

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Sexual misconduct

Actions related to sexual assault or exploitation, dating/domestic violence, or stalking.

Report sexual misconduct

Other Incidents

This could include a student that you are concerned about, hazing, stalking, or a missing student.

Report Other Incidents

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  • The Support Behind Every Badger

    Every Badger deserves a community of care, a strong sense of belonging, and the opportunity to succeed — academically and personally. At UW–Madison, that commitment lives in Student Affairs. Student Affairs supports students at every …

    March 31, 2026
  • The Carillon Tower is seen through tulip flowers on a beautiful spring day

    Spring Break 2026: Safe, Smart, Recharged

    Spring break is just around the corner!  Whether you’re heading somewhere warm or staying local, however you plan to spend your spring break, we hope you have the chance to relax, reset, and recharge.  From …

    March 20, 2026
  • ASM Elections: Your campus, your voice: Elections are March 16-18

    Get ready to vote in the Spring ASM Elections March 16-18

    By Mia McCauley, Student Intern This spring semester, UW-Madison student voters will decide on representatives for the Associated Students of Madison (ASM), including Student Council, and the Student Services Finance Committee (SSFC). Voting begins at …

    March 11, 2026
  • Campus in the spring

    Supporting Students: Key Resources for Faculty and Staff

    With midterms underway, this is a reminder of the resources available to support students through a stressful stretch of the semester. This guide highlights Student Affairs services for responding to student concerns, from early signs …

    March 10, 2026
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    Students to benefit from Abbott’s $1 million ‘We Give Blood’ competition award

    UW–Madison was the proud winner of 2025 Abbott and Big Ten ‘We Give Blood’ competition and recipient of $1 million from global health leader Abbott to advance student and community health in several key areas across Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Athletics.  

    March 6, 2026
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