OAR Front Line Services(FLS) had a record-breaking semester, employed new technology and cultivated community within the team in meaningful ways. We answered a total of 18,921 cases from Sept 1—present, compared to 16,311 cases last year. On November 7, we received 1,034 cases, the most cases we had ever received in one day—cases in November …
This past spring, OAR launched a new committee approach to team member onboarding, training, and engagement. The purpose of the committee structure is to create a sustainable, effective, and efficient annual onboarding and training plan through engaging team members and subject matter experts from across OAR. Committees include: Onboarding Steering Committee, Onboarding Subcommittee for Team …
Transfer recruitment has continued to focus primarily on one-to-one consultations with prospective students. In 2023, our team hosted over 670 virtual appointments, meeting prospective students where they are and providing customized admissions advice. Beyond Wisconsin, transfer counselors also visited community colleges in Minnesota, Illinois, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington. Additionally, the team hosted Admitted …
This year marked the 92nd annual conference for the Wisconsin Association of Collegiate Registrar and Admissions Officers (WACRAO). Those who attended the conference were instructed to “Make a Splash” in the Wisconsin Dells, and that they did. From presenting, to participating on panels, to being part of a committee, team members from the Office of …
With the start of the fall season marks the end of the Hmong festivals and the beginning of the Hmong New Year celebrations. The Hmong New Year is an annual cultural tradition taking place in states and towns across the United States where there are large Hmong communities. At these celebrations, you can find a …
The OAR admissions counselor team engaged in training throughout the summer to prepare for upcoming fall recruitment. One of the highlights was the summer scavenger hunt, where teams solved 25 clues to visit various campus locations. From touring the new Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center and exploring the Geology Museum to visiting our Office of …
The Office of Admissions & Recruitment is offering two Experience Wisconsin Open House prospective student events on Monday, October 9 and Friday, October 20. These are full-day visit programs that offer prospective students and families a glimpse into a variety of opportunities and resources available at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. We have 29 campus partners …
Admitted student events are a great way for our newly admitted students and their families to learn more about what it will be like to be a Badger, connect with fellow incoming and current students, learn about resources available on campus, and decide if UW–Madison is the right place for them. We offer a variety …
Over the past 6+ months, a cross-divisional team of OSFA and OAR team members has been dedicated to the DEM Cohesive Communications Project. This project seeks to understand and recommend the most effective options to align admit, financial aid, and scholarship award notifications for admitted first-year undergraduate students. On Friday, January 27th, the project team …
Campus has set a goal of 5,000 students enrolled in our online undergraduate programs within the next 5 years. To support this growth in a competitive landscape, campus leadership is investigating multiple pathways to attract, retain, and graduate students, while ensuring they have access to financial aid and other student success services. One mechanism to …