Guides

Explore common questions that veterans have, both those who attend UW–Madison and those who are considering attending, through guidance, advice, and information.

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Info for current students
Info for prospective students
Info for new or transfer students
Contact a UW–Madison certifying official
About University Veterans Services

Confirm your education benefits

Find steps to confirm education benefits every semester. This is a requirement to be certified, and failure to do so can result in payment delays.

How to confirm your benefits

Student life and experience

What's it like to attend UW–Madison?

Resources, advice, and things to consider for current military-connected students, and those who are considering attending UW–Madison.

Active duty orders

Steps to take before leaving UW–Madison for active duty and steps to take when returning from active duty. Also how to defer enrollment for newly admitted students due to initial entry training.

Being called to active duty

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Report an issue

Student of Concern

When you are concerned about a student's well-being or know a student who may need additional support.

Refer a Student of Concern

Bias Concern

Including slurs, degrading language, epithets, graffiti, symbols, assault, microagressions, and harassment.

Report A Bias Concern

Other Incidents

This could include a student that you are concerned about, hazing, stalking, or a missing student.

Report Other Incidents

Faculty and staff

Guidance for supporting veterans

Advice and guidance on things like active duty policy, how UW–Madison defines our veterans, current data on veterans at UW–Madison and how to learn more.