Welcome to IGSA at UW-Madison
MISSION
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Providing support to Indian students, particularly to those new to the University in adjusting to the Madison campus and lifestyle.
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Promoting Indian culture at the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus through classical concerts in music and dance and by celebrating Indian festivals.
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Collaborating with voluntary, charitable and other student organizations on campus for social and multicultural activities.
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Maintain ties with the Indian community in and around Madison.
700+
Attended our Flagship event Diwali Night
1000+
Students have been helped through IGSA
100+
Exam week meals served each semester
Our
Story
The Indian Graduate Students' Association (IGSA) was established in 1996 by a group of graduate students from India at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with the aim of bringing Indian culture to the UW-Madison campus. We are a voluntary non-profit organization registered with the student organization office at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In the span of eighteen years we have grown into an organization with over 1400 members. Our members belong to different backgrounds and age groups. Membership to our organization is open to all.
What We Do
Help New Student
We help new Indian students through Facebook groups and kick-off events, so it gets easier to adjust to the Madison campus, and lifestyle, and make new friends.
Outdoor Trips
We organize a Fall Colors camping trip at the peak of the renowned fall color activity in the north woods of Wisconsin. The popularity of this event is shown by the rising numbers every year. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to be a part of a truly Wisconsin experience. We also organize ski trips to ski resorts close to Madison and white-water rafting trips to north Wisconsin.
Cultural Events
We organize cultural events and activities to celebrate Indian culture and connect students with each other and the broader community.
How We Can Help You?
At IGSA, we understand that the transition to a new country and college can be overwhelming. That's why we provide support to help Indian students adjust to life on campus and feel at home. From orientation to mentorship and cultural events, we are here to help you succeed.
