University of Wisconsin–Madison
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Welcome. You belong here.

The Office of Inclusion Education is a unit within Student Affairs, and we provide:

  • Workshops for students
  • Workshops for faculty and staff who interact with students
  • Required first-year student programs
  • An annual leadership retreat for students
  • Support for first-generation college students
  • Online guides and materials about inclusive practices

We elevate and prioritize inclusion for all students at UW-Madison.

Workshops

You may request workshops that we regularly give, or you may request one tailored to your group’s needs. Some common topics include:

  • Inclusion Education 101: Understanding Social Identity
  • Developing Welcoming Environments
  • Unpacking Concepts

Read more on our Request a workshop page.

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Required programs

Our office supports the required programs for first-year students.

Read more about our programs on our Required programs page.

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Even though I wasn’t comfortable sharing all of my identities it [the workshop] made me more comfortable with myself and it showed that I am not alone, and that my residence hall is more diverse than it may seem at first glance.
Student workshop participant

Leadership retreat

The leadership retreat helps students explore their personal stories and experiences in relation to their peers and build skills to be a positive member of our community. The retreat is held annually on campus.

By participating in the retreat, students:

  • Identify their own multiple intersecting identities and experiences.
  • Explain how their identities and experiences influence their understanding of leadership.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of their role in interrupting bias and prejudice in themselves and their community, and their role in developing strategies to build positive communities.

Student support

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First-generation students

Our office provides support for students whose parents didn’t attend a college or university.

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Bias form

Bias reporting is through the Office of Compliance. The online reporting form is secure and confidential.

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Prayer and reflection

A map of prayer and reflection spaces across campus that are open to all students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Events and special programming

Events

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