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FreshFest: What is it? 

  • Early dorm move-in on Wednesday, August 26 (standard move-in begins Saturday—skip the crowds!)

  • Wednesday Night Bon Voyage dinner with your family at Hillel

  • Two+ days of programming with Hillel staff to help you learn your way around campus, tour key buildings, meet other Jewish students, discover opportunities in Madison, and kickstart your freshman year

  • All meals included (except one State Street lunch)

  • Fun evening social events

  • A built-in connection with involved Jewish student leaders

FreshFest is an early move-in orientation program held in August before official resident hall move in begins. Freshfest is designed for Jewish first-year undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Please fill out the application form below to confirm your spot. Dates will be Wednesday, August 26 through Friday, August 28 and the program costs $400 to participate in. Spots are limited.

 

Are you a current student that wants to help? Apply to be a counselor!

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