Support for students
The MSC provides resources for all students, which include tutoring, advising, writing help, counseling consultations, and other services in collaboration with offices across campus.
Additionally, food resources and a room for prayer or reflection are available for students.
Tutoring and advising
Drop-in services bring resources from across campus to the Red Gym for students to access in one spot.
Student Success and Belonging partners with academic departments to provide these resources free of charge.
Drop-ins are available during the fall and spring semesters.
Drop-in resources
Support for survivors or support people of sexual violence
- At MSC – Room 206
- Mondays 9/14, 9/28, 10/26, 11/9, 11/30
- 1:30-3:30pm
- At GSCC – Quiet Room
- Wednesdays 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2
- 11:30am-1:30pm
- At DCC – Red Gym 123
- Fridays 9/25, 10/23, 11/20
- 11:30am-1:30pm
Tabling, discussing harm reduction & Vivent Health services
- 9/15, 9/29, 10/13, 10/27, 11/10, 12/8
- GSCC
- Time TBD
Tabling and drop-in support from OSAS. Meeting with students about what OSAS does and can consult with students there if appropriate.
- First and third Monday of the month – 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/2, 11/16, 12/7
- 3-5pm
- Room 206
Academic advising at the MSC
- Wednesdays Weekly
- 12-2pm
- Latine Cultural Center
Tabling and drop-in academic advising related to the undergraduate programs at La Follette and referrals to the grad team advising.
- 9/16, 9/30, 10/14, 10/28, 11/11, 12/9
- 1-3pm
- Red Gym, 206
Drop in advising during peak advising time
- At MSC: Room 206
- 11/5, 11/12, 11/19
- 4-6pm
- At GSCC: Conference Room
- 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2
- 4-6pm
Drop-in academic advising for pre-nursing students.
- September 16, October 14, November 18, December 9
- 10am-12pm
- Room 206
Writing support
Writing group
In collaboration with the Writing Center, the MSC sponsors a writing group for graduate and professional students looking for a community of writers during the fall and spring semesters.
Graduate Writing Group @ the MSC
Meeting time: 9am-12pm
Format: Registered (same attendees each week), plus drop-ins welcome
Mode: In person
Location: Red Gym 243, MSC Classroom
Facilitator: Jay Lowe
Start/End Date: September 21st through December 8th
This graduate writing group is intended to support students in any stage of their degree program, whether you are just starting your journey or nearing the end. The goal is to bring graduate students together in community as we tackle the many writing demands of graduate school. Every week, we work alongside one another on our various writing projects, supporting and motivating each other to achieve our writing goals. The facilitator will be available during the meetings for individual support and to answer questions.
One-on-one writing support
The Writing Center provides individual appointments for students at the MSC.
You can sign up for a same-day appointment with an instructor at one of the Writing Center’s satellite locations by making an appointment. Appointments may be available on a drop-in basis as well.
Multicultural Student Center
Tuesdays, 12:15-3:15 pm
Red Gym, Room 206
September 21 – December 8, 2026
Mental health resources
University Health Services (UHS) has partnered with the Multicultural Student Center to provide embedded services and Let’s Talk sessions specifically tailored for students.
Embedded therapists
Fall 2026
August 31-December 18
- Danyelle Okesanjo, LCSW
- Wednesdays 9am-5pm
- Red Gym Room 129 or zoom
- Serena Cisneros
- TBD
“Let’s Talk” in partnership with MSC, GSCC, ISC
Let’s Talk is a free program for UW–Madison students that provides easy access to informal and confidential support and consultation with counselors from UHS Mental Health Services.
- With MSC
- Wednesdays 1-3pm #129
- With GSCC
- Wednesdays 2:30-4:30pm Quiet Room
- With ISC
- Wednesdays 2:30-4:30 ISC #202
- GSCC Hearts and Crafts Tuesdays from 1-2:30 PM w/ Annie Bruns in the GSCC main space
- The Community and Connection Space Virtual Group
- October 12 -December
- Mondays 2:30-4pm
More information about Let’s Talk can be found on the UHS website.
Food resources
Food insecurity
National research has shown that a minimum of 1 in 5 college students are experiencing food insecurity.
Research also shows that food insecurity negatively impacts students’ academic success, sense of belonging, physical health, and mental wellbeing. To help address this need among our students, the MSC has implemented multiple policies and programs.
Snack n Go
The Snack n Go is located in the MSC Community Commons (Red Gym 206). The Snack n Go station is stocked with snacks such as fruit, granola bars, cereal, and oatmeal. The Open Seat sponsors our Snack n Go. Students are free to take whatever they need from the station.
Free Food Alert
When there is leftover food available from an event, the MSC and its Centers use the campus app Free Food Alert to notify nearby students to come get food. This not only prevents food waste but also feeds hungry students.
Additional campus resources
- Basic Needs Student Support – Central website for food, housing, financial and other forms of support for studentslorem
- Badger FARE
- The Open Seat campus food pantry
- Free Food Alert – app to learn about extra food available from a campus event
Prayer and meditation room
Room use
The Prayer and Meditation Room is located in the MSC Community Commons (Red Gym 206A). This room is intended for moments of reflection and spiritual connection for all students.
Smudging
The MSC provides sage, sweetgrass, and palo santo for smudging in the Prayer and Meditation Room. Smudging is a common practice in Indigenous and other communities where one or more of the medicines are burned to cleanse and ground oneself.
Supplies
The Prayer and Meditation Room contains prayer rugs, head coverings, thobes, yoga mats/blocks, and donated religious texts.
Report an incident
If you are a student at UW–Madison who experienced or witnessed incidents on or near campus, we encourage you to reach out to someone.
The Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS) connects students with campus and community resources and can help in the healing process.
Bias or hate incident
Including slurs, degrading language, epithets, graffiti, symbols, assault, microagressions, and harassment.
Sexual assault
Get support and resources for healing and recovery regardless of sex, gender, or sexual orientation. This form can also be used to report intimate partner violence and stalking. Confidential support is also available.
Other incidents
This could include a student that you are concerned about, hazing, or a missing student.
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