Guests

Traveling to Madison

We look forward to welcoming you to campus to celebrate this significant milestone and accomplishment with your graduate. As you prepare your travels to Madison, we encourage you to check out the UW–Madison visit page below to plan your trip. The page includes information and resources on the following:

  • Transportation
  • Hotels
  • Parking
  • Places to eat
  • General visitor information

Plan your visit

Aerial view of downtown Madison Isthmus and Wisconsin State Capitol.

Preparing for commencement weekend

Winter Commencement ceremony

Know what to expect before and during the ceremony. Our helpful guide includes information on entry, seating, live stream details, and more.

Visit the ceremony guide

Celebration events

In addition to the Winter Commencement ceremony, there are several other events taking place hosted by schools, colleges, and programs.

Browse celebration events

Accessibility

UW–Madison is committed to providing an accessible commencement weekend for guests and graduates.

Review and request accommodations

Graduate candidate preparations

As your student prepares for commencement, they have several to-do items before they graduate.

Review graduate checklist