Living and Working in Madison
The benefits of living in Madison are many. These links offer an introduction to some of the resources, organizations and events available in the Madison and the surrounding area. For more information about services and opportunities available on campus, visit the university’s home page.
Life at UW–Madison
This 15-minute streaming video shows off the city and features several faculty talking about why they love living in Madison.
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Community Resources
Child care
- City of Madison accredited child care programs
- Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc.
- Office of Campus Child Care and Family Services
Cultural events and resources
Madison, Wisconsin
- City overview
- At Home in Madison
- Dane County communities and neighborhoods
- Community Pages
- Moving to Wisconsin
- Ground transportation
- Top 10 reasons for living in Wisconsin
- Travel to Madison
- Weather
- Welcome to Madison’s neighborhoods
Maps
Religious and spiritual life
Relocation services
- Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau (look for link for Relocation/Real Estate)
Schools
Campus Resources
Disability access and resources
- McBurney Disability Resource Center
- Office for Equity and Diversity
- Waisman Center
- Disability Resource Guide
Diversity resources
- Creating Community (Promoting diversity at UW–Madison)
- Office for Equity and Diversity
Employee benefits
Faculty and Staff Programs
New Faculty Services
Sexual orientation
- Campus LGBT resources
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Campus Center (primarily for students)
- Sexual orientation anti-discrimination policies