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Welcome to a new semester of possibility

A message to the campus community from interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots as UW–Madison kicks off the 2026-27 academic year.

Wisconsin Welcome

Convocation 2026: Heeding advice, finding community and having ‘a beginner’s mind’

Thousands of new students packed the Kohl Center for their formal welcome to the world of being a Badger.

Wisconsin Welcome

The ‘W’ connection

Thousands of first-year and transfer students took to Camp Randall Stadium for the ultimate class photo and an intro course on Badger spirit during the W Project.

Recent Sightings

A student passes by a sign that says Forward in Levy Hall.

A first day of classes, full of motion The start of the fall semester was marked by new places and faces. See more

Photo by: Althea Dotzour

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Welcome to a new school year, Badgers! Let’s move forward together. On, Wisconsin! 👐

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@UWMadison is arguably the world’s most beautiful urban campus. Join us on four classic UW walks, featuring lush landscapes, iconic architecture, meditative escapes and centuries of history.

UW–Madison in Four Walks | On Wisconsin

Join us for a classic stroll around the world’s most beautiful urban campus.

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Good morning, Badgers. We wish you a successful start to your Fall 2026 semester.

Let’s begin.

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You’re looking at the newest Badgers of 2026 on the isthmus!

Nearly 6000 new students packed the Kohl Center for Convocation where they learned beloved campus traditions and heard helpful advice from campus leaders.