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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, including Our Wisconsin and Free Expression at UW-Madison
  • An annual leadership retreat for students
  • Support for first-generation college students
  • Support for students affected by war and displacement
  • 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
  • Our Wisconsin, Part 3
  • Unpacking Concepts

Read more on our Request a workshop page.

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Required programs

Our office supports two of the four required programs for first-year students: Our Wisconsin and Free Expression at UW-Madison.

Read more about our programs on our Required programs page.

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

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 reporting

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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