As we close out the Mentor Collective program, we do so with immense pride in what was accomplished- and with genuine disappointment that, due to budget cuts, this meaningful work must come to an end for now. While this chapter is ending, its impact on students and the UW–Madison community will continue to be felt. …
OAR and OSFA have teamed up to combine mentorship programs to be more student-centric in the timeline and programming offered. Previously, OAR’s program for underrepresented students of color began with admission and ended on May 1st with a focus on the yield season. OSFA’s program for Pell grant eligible students began in the summer and …
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 …
Representatives from UW–Madison’s Office of Admissions and Recruitment and Office of the Registrar collaborated to host the annual UW-System Registrars and Admissions Officers hybrid meeting from Wednesday, July 27th to Thursday, July 28th. The meeting kicked off with special guest, the new UW-System President Jay O. Rothman, delivering a brief address on his vision for …
The Front Line Services Team in the Office of Admissions and Recruitment is fully remote, including both student and professional staff. The Front Line Services Team continues to see steep increases in email and a slight decline in phone calls. When comparing similar weeks surrounding our February 1 (or the following business day if on a weekend) …
UW–Madison’s Deferred Enrollment Process allows incoming freshmen—and in unique situations, transfer students—an opportunity to take up to one year away from education to become involved in unique experiences and opportunities. For example, we see many students interested in enrichment programs abroad, junior hockey commitments, military obligations, volunteering opportunities, or other non-credit programs for a “gap …
By: Todd Reck The LEAP Forward Internship Program was suspended for summer 2020, but that does not mean that DEM’s commitment to local high school students was suspended. Read more about how the LEAP Forward team has developed an Online Classroom to help more Madison students become college and career ready. By: Todd Reck The …