Transition Information

Information about transition into UW-Madison and after graduation.

Parent, Guardian, and Support Team Information for First Year & Incoming Students

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…

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…