This one-credit course is designed to assist first-year students with disabilities during their transition to UW-Madison. Students will learn about campus resources and how they can utilize them for stress management, study skill development, community connection, career exploration, mental health support, and much more. Students can register for the course by contacting the course instructor at the link below.
Course Overview
- Who: All UW-Madison freshmen with disabilities are encouraged to enroll.
- When: Thursdays from 2:30-3:45 PM for the Fall 2025 semester (September 11 – November 13)
- Where: The Admissions Conference Room in the Office of Admissions and Recruitment (702 W Johnson St)
- Credits: 1.0 university credit
- Instructors: This class is facilitated by McBurney Center Access Consultants who work with UW students and focus specifically on disability-related barriers.
Goals for the Course
- To create a relaxed environment for college students with disabilities and/or learning differences to learn effective skills and strategies to navigate the transition process
- To enhance personal/interpersonal skills, increase self-knowledge, and gain greater awareness of personal strengths and challenges toward fostering a meaningful transition to college and the collegiate experience
- To increase the knowledge level and familiarity of relevant campus resources (e.g., services, events, people, etc.)
Feedback from Previous Course Participants
- Heather and Tessa did an OUTSTANDING job leading this course. Through their teachings of various stress techniques and time management skills, I was not only able to make an easier transition to freshman year but enhance my self-advocacy skills.
- I was able to reflect on my disability and understand how to communicate it to others.
- The relaxing environment was different than all other Madison courses.
- I appreciated all the different resources the class taught us, lots of helpful info.
- Class did a really good job of normalizing disability and the need for accommodations, which really helped me feel more comfortable talking to teachers.
- I thought it was very comforting and I honestly looked forward to it.
How To Register
Students can register for the course by contacting the course instructor, Sarina Garcia.