New or Transfer Students

Be sure you reserve your SOAR session and plan your trip accordingly. Transfer SOAR sessions last 1 day, however, depending on how far away you are coming from you may need to plan a stay in Madison.

To reserve your SOAR session: https://soar.wisc.edu/

Information for planning your visit: https://soar.wisc.edu/plan-your-visit/

After you check in for your SOAR session, you will find a resource fair on the first floor of Union South. A member of our team who serves as a School Certifying Official (SCO) will be present as a consultant. UVS staff will also be present at the library in the consultants’ area on the first floor during your advising period. Make sure you visit with our staff while you are at SOAR to ensure a smooth transition of benefit use when you start at UW-Madison.

We understand that you may already have experience using educational benefits at your previous school, however, our rules and processes may be different than your previous school. Be sure to either bring or email ahead of time the necessary documentation for your benefits. To find more information about what documentation you must submit to the University Veteran Services office, view your specific benefit(s) page(s) here: Education Benefits. On each individual benefits page, you will find a box at the bottom of the page called “Applying.” You will find the information on what you need to submit within this box.

If you have additional questions or concerns please schedule an appointment with one of our team members. Contact us to set up an appointment.

Transfer credit should be evaluated and awarded by your SOAR date. You can find information about the transfer credit process, timeline, re-evaluation request, and more here: Transfer Your Credit to UW-Madison.

Be aware that the majority of military credit will transfer as general electives and may not reduce your time to a degree. A large number of general electives could negatively impact your financial aid eligibility and your admission to competitive programs with credit limits.

University Veteran Services will host a welcome event for all new and transfer students at the beginning of the fall semester. You will receive an email when the date gets closer informing you what the event will be, where it will be held, and what time. We look forward to meeting you once more at this event!

Be sure you reserve your virtual SOAR session. Virtual SOAR attendees must complete an online Canvas course that will be provided for you as you get closer to your session date.

To reserve your SOAR session: https://soar.wisc.edu/

Contact the University Veteran Services office to schedule an appointment with a member of our team who serves as a School Certifying Official. You can schedule this appointment either before or during the week of your SOAR session.

We understand that you may already have experience using educational benefits at your previous school, however, our rules and processes may be different than your previous school. Be sure to submit the necessary documentation for your benefits as soon as possible. To find more information about what documentation you must submit to the University Veteran Services office, view your specific benefit(s) page(s) here: Education Benefits. On each individual benefits page, you will find a box at the bottom of the page called “Applying.” You will find the information on what you need to submit within this box.

Transfer credit should be evaluated and awarded by your SOAR date. You can find information about the transfer credit process, timeline, re-evaluation request, and more here: Transfer Your Credit to UW-Madison.

Be aware that the majority of military credit will transfer as general electives and may not reduce your time to a degree. A large number of general electives could negatively impact your financial aid eligibility and your admission to competitive programs with credit limits.

University Veteran Services will host a welcome event for all new and transfer students at the beginning of the fall semester. You will receive an email when the date gets closer informing you what the event will be, where it will be held, and what time. We look forward to meeting you once more at this event!