Yes, well fitting face coverings will be required for anyone attending winter commencement. This includes all graduates, family members, guests, faculty and staff. Both UW–Madison and Dane County have extended masking requirements into January. UW–Madison’s mask …
Health Protocols
What testing site locations are open the week of commencement?
Click here to see the testing times and locations.
Where can I find additional information about COVID-19 protocols?
Additional information about UW-Madison’s COVID-19 testing and safety measures can be found here
What do I need to do to participate in the Camp Randall ceremony if I am a currently enrolled student but I am not currently using the Safer Badger testing protocols?
You should download the Safer Badgers app. UW-Madison has been using the Safer Badgers app spring semester to test students and staff for COVID-19. It manages and tracks COVID-19 test results and allows students and …
What if I am vaccinated, can I participate in the Camp Randall ceremonies?
Your Badger Badge must show Evergreen to prove that you have been vaccinated. UHS will need proof that you have received the final dose in a vaccine series on or before Saturday, April 24, 2021. This includes the …
What if I have the Safer Badger app, but I am not in Madison for testing?
We are identifying alternative protocols to ensure that you can participate in the ceremony, please contact us directly so that we can provide you with the necessary information when it is available: commence@chancellor.wisc.edu
What if I have an exemption from saliva based tests, or frequency of testing through the Safer Badger testing program?
Students who have exemptions in place for the current semester with the Safer Badger testing program should contact us directly for information on how they can participate in the ceremonies: commence@chancellor.wisc.edu
What if I test positive for COVID-19 during the week of the in-person ceremonies?
If you test positive for COVID-19, the app will note that you are in isolation and your access to campus buildings will be denied for that period, including attendance at the ceremonies. If you are …
How will the University of Wisconsin–Madison ensure the ceremonies are safe?
Physically distancing seating and requiring masks are just some of the ways that we ensure a safe event for all. In addition to limiting in-person ceremonies to only graduates, those who participate will be required …
What if there’s a spike in COVID-19 cases at the time of Commencement?
UW will be continually monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, and all plans are subject to change based on the public health outlook in each community. The university is committed to keeping campus and our community safe …