Wisconsin Alumni Association® is your connection to UW-Madison. Since 1861, we've been enriching the lives of UW alumni — catching up with old friends through the alumni directory, making new memories on our alumni tours and expanding horizons at lifelong learning events.
WAA is an independently financed, nonprofit alumni organization. Through the support of dues-paying members worldwide, we offer our services to all alumni.
WAA is an independently financed, nonprofit alumni organization. Through the support of dues-paying members worldwide, we offer our services to all alumni.
Mission Statement
Founded in 1861 to promote the welfare of the University of Wisconsin and serve the interests of its alumni, the association carries out this mission today through marketing, communications, services, and programs that link alumni back to the university, the university with alumni, and alumni with each other.
Vision Statement
- WAA will be a global enterprise, recognized throughout the world as UW-Madison's pre-eminent service organization.
- We will astonish alumni and friends with our innovative approach to exceeding their expectations.
- We will set the standard by which peer associations measure their performance.
- Our hallmarks will be the innovation, initiative and teamwork of our staff; our ability to anticipate and effectively respond to change while creating opportunity.
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) is open to all alumni, students, and friends of the university. WAA encourages diversity, inclusivity, and participation by all of these groups in its activities, and does not discriminate on any basis. WAA embraces UW-Madison's sifting and winnowing motto, which is a cherished and widely admired tradition.
Directions to WAA
Swing by 650 N. Lake Street and say "Hello!"
Swing by 650 N. Lake Street and say "Hello!"
