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
Preparing for Commencement weekend
Spring Commencement ceremonies
Know what to expect before and during the ceremonies. Our helpful ceremony guide includes information on entry, seating, live stream details, and more.
Celebration events
In addition to the Spring Commencement ceremonies, there are several other celebration events taking place hosted by schools, colleges, and programs.
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 checklist items to do before they graduate.
Getting around campus
Whether it’s your first time visiting UW–Madison or you’ve been here before, we want to make sure you can easily get around campus and the surrounding area. Below are several campus and city of Madison maps.