Tag New students
‘Cabinet of curiosities’ captures nature through work of artists and scientists
Of all the places Sierra Swenson expected to end up during her first semester at college, precious few were lined with jars full of preserved reptiles. Read More
Following Molly: A new student’s first day
Molly Sequin of Howard, Wis., is in good company: She’s one of more than 7,500 first-year and transfer students who are getting to know campus one day at a time this semester — and Sept. 3 was a biggie: her first day of classes. Read More
Changes ease college transition for students, families
When Andy Haas Schneider brought her youngest daughter Abbey to the University of Wisconsin–Madison's SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) last year, the family expected the same old rush. Read More
First-year center welcomes two assistant directors
The Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE), within the Division of Student Life, has announced two new assistant directors within the office. Read More
Martin takes over as director of the Center for the First-Year Experience
On Dec. 1, Carren Martin starts her new role as director of the Center for the First-Year Experience after serving as interim co-director for the past year. Read More
Finalists named for assistant dean and director of the Center for the First-Year Experience
Three finalists have been selected in the university’s search for an assistant dean and director of the Center for the First-Year Experience Read More
Student orientation launches with a renewed focus
Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) officially launched at Union South on May 31, promising an experience that will be slightly different for the 2012 incoming new transfer and freshmen students. Read More
Student feedback helps drive placement testing changes
UW-Madison, after carefully listening to students, is adjusting the way it administers placement testing, beginning this year. Read More
Transfer Transition Program: Providing innovative ways to serve transfer students
Hundreds of students transfer to UW–Madison in the spring semester, and thousands more do it in the fall. Read More
Four honored for first-year student work
The Center for the First-Year Experience (CFYE) honored the accomplishments of four individuals who have worked to improve the campus for new students during the Friday, Nov. 11 First-Year Conference. Read More
Center turns to innovative methods with first-year students
Inside UW–Madison talks with Center for the First-Year Experience Director Wren Singer ahead of the center's annual conference about how the university has shifted to a more comprehensive approach to serving the needs of first-year students. Read More