2019–2020 CALENDAR FOR BADGER FAMILIES IMPORTANT DATES 2019–2020 University Residence Halls move-in (as assigned) August 31–September 1, 2019 Study day May 2, 2020 Labor Day (no classes) September 2, 2019 Exams begin May 3, 2020 Instruction begins September 4, 2019 Exams end May 8, 2020 Tuition due for fall term September 13, 2019 Commencement Weekend May 8–10, 2020 Fall University Housing payment due September 13, 2019 University Residence Halls close May 10, 2020 Family Weekend October 18–20, 2019 Four-week summer session May 18–June 12, 2020 Thanksgiving recess November 28–December 1, 2019 Three-week summer session May 26–June 12, 2020 Last day of classes December 11, 2019 Eight-week summer session June 15–August 7, 2020 Study day December 12, 2019 Tuition due for summer term June 19, 2020 Exams begin December 13, 2019 Events and deadlines in this calendar are subject to change and are specific to undergraduate students. For additional important dates and events, visit the Parent and Family Program website (parent.wisc.edu) Winter Commencement (no exams) December 15, 2019 or call 1-877-262-3977. Exams end December 19, 2019 University Residence Halls close (at noon) December 20, 2019 University Residence Halls open January 18, 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 20, 2020 Instruction begins January 21, 2020 Tuition due for spring term January 31, 2020 Spring University Housing payment due January 31, 2020 Spring recess March 14–22, 2020 Last day of classes May 1, 2020 WELCOME Dear Badger Family, Welcome to the University of Wisconsin–Madison! You are a valued member of our community. At UW–Madison, we recognize that parents and family members are important partners. Our Goals for Parents & Families Research shows that family involvement is critical to the success of college students. We appreciate the key role you play as a coach and mentor, while you encourage your student to progressively take on more responsibility. 1. To recognize your important role as mentors and The Parent and Family Program is your resource. No question is too big or too small. coaches. You help your students progressively take Our program is here to connect you to the university so that you feel welcomed, informed, on more responsibility for their academics, out-of- and able to support your student’s success. classroom experiences, and all other aspects of This calendar is our gift to you. We invite you to use this information to help your student their lives. take advantage of all that UW–Madison has to offer. It includes important dates, month-by- 2. To have an open dialogue with your students month transitions, and campus information. You will be mailed a new calendar each year until The Parent and Family Program staff consists of Stephanie about ways to promote personal health and balance, Benson-Gonzales (left), Monica Ruppert (right), and an your student graduates. including coping with stress, alcohol/drugs, nutrition, experienced team of student interns. The Parent and Family Program is committed to offering personalized service to help you sleep, exercise, and relationships. You empower your and your student navigate our campus and community. In addition to this calendar, we provide: students to identify problems, develop plans, and • Phone (1-877-262-3977) and email • A variety of visit opportunities, including work toward solutions independently. ([email protected]) services to help Family Weekend in October, showcasing FAMILY WEEKEND 3. To understand that there are limitations regarding October 18–20, 2019 answer your questions and concerns our campus and offering events for the access to specific student information as outlined entire family • A comprehensive and dynamic website in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Connect with campus. (parent.wisc.edu) • Multi-language services, including a (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Experience tradition. Spanish-language website, email, and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Make memories. • The Badger Parent e-newsletter, published phone line, and a Chinese-language website five times per year, featuring articles 4. To know about and take advantage of opportuni- targeted to a student’s year in school • A Facebook page and group, where parents ties to engage with the campus and surrounding can ask questions and share experiences community. • A parent-notice system, used to deliver with one another critical information by email go.wisc.edu/familyweekend 5. To generate goodwill for the university by helping • Topic-based web chats, with answers from spread the word about the resources and discoveries campus experts at UW–Madison, which impact both your students and society at large. Parents and families advocate Institutional Statement on Diversity On behalf of all of the Parent and Family Program staff, we thank you for all you do and for personal, state, and federal investments in Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and look forward to connecting with you. higher education. innovation for UW–Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the Kind regards, profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, Stephanie Benson-Gonzales outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked Associate Director for Family Programs and Communications goals. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Campus and Visitor Relations fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background—people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. Red and white flowers form the letters U and W in frontPhoto of Agricultural Caption Here Hall, home to the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. AUGUST 2019 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 Did You Know? What’s Happening Madison was ranked as the eighth-best bike with Your Student city by Bicycling in 2018. Both the city of Students are thinking about their Madison and the UW campus are equipped Study Abroad applications new fall living arrangements. If your with bike lanes, bike repair stations, and bike open (fall, summer, and academic year programs) student is in a shared living environ- racks. Madison also has scenic bike trails along ment, discuss how shared responsi- lakes Mendota and Monona. * Date based on lunar bilities (paying bills, cleaning, and calendar and may vary other duties) will be worked out. How are new living arrangements going to change budget needs? 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Many students living off campus will be moving around August 15. This is a hectic time, and students appreci- ate help with moving and storage. Most students are adjusting to life Hajj begins at sundown* in a new living situation and, for some, in a new city or state. Return- Eight-week summer session Eid al-Adha begins at ends sundown* ing students who were home for the summer may be relieved to resume their independent college lifestyle and reconnect with friends, while 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 others may soon miss home. Talk with your student about plans to stay in touch during the fall term. Badger Buddy staff members will SHIP (Student Health Insurance Plan) fall/annual be on hand to help students move health coverage period begins into University Residence Halls. Af- ter move-in, students will complete Tuition eBills available for Fall-term eligibility begins for roommate agreement forms and students and authorized payers University Health Services meet with their House Fellows. Students are preparing for fall classes. They should log in to the 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 MyUW Student Center to update their contact information, check residence for tuition status, and access their class schedules. They also begin purchasing textbooks and other class materials. Financial aid refunds begin next week; is your student enrolled for eRefund? 25 26 Move-in for 27 28 29 30 31 JULY 2019 SEPTEMBER 2019 University Housing student Move-in for all University S M T W TH F S S M T W TH F S employees and approved groups Wisconsin Welcome events begin Residence Halls (Aug. 31– 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sept. 1, as assigned) Financial aid begins applying to Checks begin processing weekly 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 student tuition accounts for Parent PLUS refunds and for Taste of Madison 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 eRefunds begin processing daily for students not enrolled for eRefund (Aug. 31–Sept. 1) students 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 McBurney Orientation and Service Deadline for first-year/transfer Summer health fee 28 29 30 31 29 30 Training (MOST) program students to complete AlcoholEdu: eligibility ends at (Aug. 27–28) Part 1 before registration hold Islamic New Year begins* University Health Services www.parent.wisc.edu Fall colors cover tree-linedPhoto Bascom Caption Hill onHere a bright autumn afternoon. SEPTEMBER 2019 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 What’s Happening Multicultural Student Org with Your Student Sunburst Festival Resource Fair (WayUp) Students are presented with Chancellor’s Convocation Photo shoot with Bucky Deadline for initial fall-term hundreds of ways to get involved, Deadline for students to Instruction for fall term begins enrollment without late fee including student organizations, Move-in for all University cancel fall enrollment and fraternities and sororities, intra- Residence Halls (Aug. 31– have no fall-term record Multicultural Orientation and Badger Volunteers registration Home football game mural sports, jobs, and volunteer Sept. 1, as assigned) Labor Day on transcript Reception (MCOR) opens UW vs.