The Multicultural Student Center provides support, advocacy, and co-curricular experiences that center, affirm, and celebrate the varied and intersectional experiences of all UW students. Our spaces, programs and services are designed to cultivate a sense of belonging and community while strengthening all students’ capacity to learn, lead and thrive. The MSC is open to all students.
Ways to get involved and find community
Multicultural Programs
Programming meant to cultivate intentional experiences and spaces for students to learn and celebrate within and across identity, culture, and heritage to promote a more culturally aware campus community.
Cultural Centers
A way for students to have a sense of belonging by providing a built-in network of support. Cultural centers also help students find one another and create community.
Student Organizations
A great way to get involved, meet new people, and develop leadership skills on campus. There are more than 100+ student organizations affiliated withe MSC.
The Multicultural Calendar
Signature Events
First Day of School Drop In Event: September 3, 2025
MCOR: A cultural showcase: September 5, 2025
The Meet Up: Student Organization Fair: September 12, 2025
Indigenous Student Center New Student Welcome
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Student Center New Student Welcome
Latine Cultural Center New Student Welcome
Comeback Carnival
Middle Eastern North African New Student Welcome
Black Cultural Center New Student Welcome
Study Jams
Heritage Months
The Multicultural Student Center and its four Cultural Centers advise the student-led committees that organize and host campus-wide History and Heritage Month celebrations. These months are:
- Latinx Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15)
- Native November
- Black History Month (February)
- Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Heritage Month (March)
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month (April)
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Multicultural Student Center
Red Gym, 2nd floor
716 Langdon St, Madison WI
608-262-4503 (MSC)
608-262-2014 (BCC)
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