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 Information
Information about transition into UW-Madison and after graduation.
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: …
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…
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…
Temporary Conditions
What are temporary conditions? Temporary conditions include broken bones, recovery from surgery, or other medical conditions which temporarily interfere with a student’s ability to fully participate in academic activities (e.g., the ability to attend class, take notes, write papers, or complete exams as scheduled). Temporary conditions are not classified as disabilities unless their severity results…