The Badger Family Hub is an online platform designed for parents and family members to stay connected to campus and their student’s journey at UW–Madison. In the portal, you’ll receive newsletters, join communities based on your interests,
The UW–Madison Police Department (UWPD) provides 24/7 law-enforcement services to the campus, as well as tips on campus safety and crime prevention. Emergency calls should be directed to 911. Nonemergency calls should be directed to 608-264…
Bring your students some springtime cheer and enjoy the beauty of April in Madison together during our annual Badger Family Spring Visit (BFSV)! BFSV is an opportunity for you to visit your student any weekend during the month of April and
Working part time while at UW–Madison can be an integral component of future success. Students can connect to campus and the community, meet new people, develop new skills, and gain key professional experience. Explore thousands of opportun…
Throughout the year, we formally welcome Badger families to campus through personalized events and offerings. Each low-cost, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to engage with UW–Madison, experience your student’s college life…
The University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes that you are a very important partner in your studentʼs success. The Parent and Family Program helps you stay connected to campus and serves as your ongoing resource throughout your studentʼs c…
Find out why Madison is ranked one of the top college football towns in the country! Each year the Parent and Family Program partners with Wisconsin Athletics to offer Badger football game day options to parents and family members before si…
By signing up for the Parent and Family Program, you will be connected to program communications, event updates, and information in the event of a critical campus incident. You’ll also be subscribed to the Badger Family e-newsletter, which
We are excited to welcome you back to the Memorial Union Terrace to meet and mingle with your students and other UW-Madison families. For an idea on what to expect, check-out our our 2025 programming below. Unleash your creativity with Whee…
We want to welcome you to campus for the 2026 Winter Family Event! This annual event welcomes the whole family to experience UW–Madison’s famous winter weather activities and athletics. We hope to see you on campus! If you have questions, c…
The Parent and Family Program is here to connect you to the UW–Madison campus as a parent or family member of a Badger. We are excited to provide the Badger Family Hub to enhance your experience as a member of the Badger community. This net…
This is an accordion element with a series of buttons that open and close related content panels. At UW–Madison, most students choose to live on or near campus and typically stay in Madison on the weekends. Therefore, students who commute t…