McBurney Center Director Welcome Video (Note that the spoken English and American Sign Language versions cover the same content) Spoken English with closed captions (CC) American Sign Language (ASL) version, NO audio or captions Supporting Your Student As students head off to college, this is a time of great transition – both for them and…
Transition – Content Reviewer
McBurney Center Ambassador Program
The McBurney Ambassador Program is part of the Transition Services Program effort to assist new freshmen during their first year on campus. Incoming freshmen will have the opportunity to match with an upperclassman McBurney Ambassador …
Undiagnosed Students
Worried About Your Academic Performance? Difficulty with school performance can occur at any point in a student’s academic experience. These difficulties can be due to the following: Common factors Mental health or AODA concerns Learning or attention difficulties Common Factors Difficulty with school performance can occur at any point in a student’s academic experience. Some…
Volunteer Opportunities
(There are not currently any volunteer postings)
Counseling Psychology 115, Transition to College: A Disability Perspective
Overview of Course Who: All UW-Madison freshmen with disabilities are encouraged to enroll. When: Tuesdays from 2:30-3:45 PM for the Fall 2022 semester (September 13 – November 15) Where: The McBurney Center Credits: One university credit Instructors: …
Training for Students
The McBurney Center provides a variety of training options for students for different accommodations, including both in-person and online. If you do not see a training topic, time, or option that meets your needs, OR if you would like additional training beyond the standard training, please contact us. Online Training for Students Selecting Your Accommodations…
Coordinator, Transition
First Year Student (and Parent & Guardian) Orientation – MOST
About MOST The McBurney Orientation and Service Training (MOST) Program helps new freshmen and their parents get the MOST out of their transition to UW-Madison. Participants will have the opportunity to complete McBurney orientation and service training activities before the start of Wisconsin Welcome. The MOST program includes free, early move-in for students living in…
Housing Accommodations
The McBurney Disability Resource Center is the designated entity on campus to collect and review all disability documentation as it relates to UW-Madison disability-related housing and academic accommodations. McBurney staff communicate with UW-Madison University Housing staff regarding the functional limitations experienced by a student as verified in the disability documentation. While students should contact the University…
Thinking about UW
These resources are intended to help students and their families learn more about disability-related accommodations and accessibility at UW-Madison. This 30 minute group session (generally on Fridays) facilitated by McBurney staff will provide prospective students with disabilities and their families with information about disability-related services and accommodation processes at UW-Madison. Attendees will learn about documentation…