At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, we share the belief that a diverse community is critical to UW–Madison’s mission. Building upon the values embodied in the Wisconsin Idea, we believe that learning from and with those from different backgrounds and world views enriches the academic experience, nourishes the expansion of critical thinking, and encourages growth and development.

Our UW–Madison community welcomes and celebrates students of color; members of the LGBTQIA+ community; transfer students; those first in their family to attend college; veterans and active military students; international students; Indigenous/First Nations students; adult students and working parents; rural students; students with disabilities; students who are low income; students who speak different languages; and students who come from a variety of cultures, religions, and lived experiences.

We all belong at UW–Madison.