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.

McBurney Center Technology Drop-Ins

McBurney staff meeting with student to troubleshoot notetaking software issue
Have questions about your accommodations that use technology/software?

We offer consulting with McBurney Connect, alternative formats, Kurzweil 3000, smartpens, Echo Desktop, and notetaking apps.

Where: Stop by the McBurney Center
When: (2/13/2023 to 5/12/2023)

  • Mondays:  9:30am to 11:30am
  • Tuesdays: 1pm to 3pm
  • Wednesdays: 2pm to 4pm
  • Thursdays: 10am to 12pm
  • Fridays: 8:30am to 10:30am

If you are unable to make drop-in hours, please make an appointment  by contacting the McBurney Center at 608-263-2741 (voice) or 608-225-7956 (text).

Fall 2020 Trainings (for Students NOT Attending "MOST")

The service trainings below are for any new or continuing students.

[Freshmen Students: McBurney Orientation and Service Training (MOST) for Freshmen and Parents will be available online this summer for students starting Fall 2020.]

Please sign up for the training below by contacting McBurney’s front desk. (608) 263-2741 or texting (608) 225-7956.  If you email mcburney@studentlife.wisc.edu or leave a phone or text message, please give us your first & second choices for each service training you are required to attend. We will respond within three business days confirming your training time for each service.

Flexibility Letter (Location: TBD)

  • Dates & locations to be announced.

Notetaking (Location: TBD)

Please bring your laptop to this training, if possible.

  • Dates & locations to be announced.

Smartpen (Location: TBD)

Please bring your laptop to this training, if possible.

  • Dates & locations to be announced.

Alternative Formats (Location: TBD)

Please bring your laptop to this training, if possible.

  • Dates & locations to be announced.

Test Accommodation Training for Technology Users (Location: TBD)

Please bring your laptop to this training, if possible.

  • Dates & locations to be announced.