We look forward to welcoming all new CAE Scholars to campus soon! Students will move into their residence halls on Sunday, August 24 and participate in a week-long series of activities prior to the start of classes. The schedule includes an official welcome to CAE and to campus as well as activities to connect you with staff, faculty, peer mentors and other new students. The programming is designed to be useful and fun!
CAE students are expected to participate and attend all Early Arrival activities unless otherwise noted. Please familiarize yourself with the schedule and email your CAE advisor if you have any questions, concerns, or any potential scheduling conflicts.
Incoming scholars are also encouraged to participate in Wisconsin Welcome events of interest.
The university continues to support the public health of our campus community. While there are no COVID-19-specific requirements for mask use, testing, or vaccination, everyone on campus is strongly encouraged to use these tools as needed to limit the spread of the virus. Please note that the early arrival schedule may change or be adjusted to accommodate any change in the public-health situation. If you have any health and/or safety concerns, speak with your CAE advisor so we can accommodate you. Keep an eye on your email for updates and information.
Move-in Questions?
UW Housing should have communicated instructions for move-in to you. If you have any Housing concerns or about your residence hall move-in, please contact them directly at:
Email: info@housing.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-262-2522
Early Arrival Schedule
CAE Early Arrival Week 2025 – Tentative Schedule
This schedule will continue to be updated throughout the summer
All CAE Scholars should arrive 15 minutes before the start of each session to allow for checking in and getting settled. To check in, we will scan your Wiscard if you have it available.
The map for Gordon Dining and Event Center and the CAE offices are to the right; for all other locations, try using the UW-Madison campus map.
We will raffle off CAE or UW swag each day! Winners MUST be present to win.
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Sunday, August 24
Early Move In
CAE Scholars living in a UW-Madison residence hall may move in before other new students. Watch for communication from the Housing Office with more details.
Monday, August 25
CAE Early Arrival Week begins at 12noon with lunch in Gordon Dining and Event Center
· Early Arrival Welcome and Kick Off
· Meet Your Peer Mentor!
Tuesday, August 26
· Faculty Panel
· Preparing for college-level learning in Math, Reading, Writing and Languages
· Advice and Inside Tips from 2nd, 3rd and 4th year CAE Scholars
· Afternoon Activities with your Peer Mentor mentors
Wednesday, August 27
· Making the UW Libraries a Partner in your Academic Success
· Interested in STEM? Building community and charting a successful experience
· Office of Student Financial Aid Presentations (required for students receiving financial aid via BANNER or Bucky Pell Pathway programs)
· Financial Wellness Presentations
Thursday, August 28
· Take Care of You: Student Mental Health and Well Being
· Academic Mentoring and Learning Support
· Choose Your Own Adventure!
· Group Advising Sessions
Friday, August 29
· Student Life Resource Fair
· Get to Know Madison!
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Gordon Dining and Event Center map
CAE map
The office is located on the west side of Bascom Hall. The entrance is between Ingraham and Bascom Hall; go down the steps and enter the door with “College of Letters and Science / Center for Academic Excellence” above it.
Grainger Hall
Ingraham Hall and Van Vleck Hall
