Recent-Grad Weekend
It’s your weekend kick back, relax, and soak up the fun of summertime in Madison — just like old times!
Text your Badger friend group and tell them to meet you in Madison on June 13! Enjoy a day packed with activities that take you all over downtown Madison, and close out the night with the ever-popular RedCup Karaoke, back for the second year in a row.
- $40 per person
- $35 for Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) members
If you graduated in 2025 or later, be sure to activate your complimentary two-year WAA membership to take advantage of the member price of Recent-Grad Weekend! Membership is discounted for other alumni within five years of graduation. To get your temporary member ID number in time for early registration, call WAA at 608-262-2551 after you sign up, instead of waiting for your member card to arrive by mail.
Registration will be open until June 5 — or until sold out. All activities are subject to change depending upon weather or other conditions.
Schedule
Feel free to arrive whenever you like! You can check in at any event during the day up until 7 p.m. to let us know you've arrived and grab your complimentary Recent-Grad Weekend 2026 merch.
Meet DJ Julian Gross
Hailing from Southern Maryland and now based in Milwaukee, Julian Gross is an open-format DJ bringing an original, genre-blending sound to every set. As a hip-hop/R&B recording artist and self-sufficient creative, he writes, records, produces, and engineers all of his music. Beyond the booth, he’s also a seasoned mix and mastering engineer, with credits including work for artists like Kirko Bangz, Dizzy Wright, and Jay IDK. Expect a dynamic vibe and a sound that’s as unique as his journey.
RedKup Karaoke
RedCup Karaoke is not your average sing-along experience. It’s a high-energy, crowd-hyping karaoke party where the vibes are just as important as the vocals. With live DJs, signature red cups, and an electrifying atmosphere, this event brings people together for unforgettable nights of music, laughter, and unapologetic fun. Whether you’re belting out on the mic or vibing in the crowd, RedCup Karakoke is where the city comes to sing, sip, and turn up.
Meet the Recent-Grad Council
Say hello to the Badgers who have helped plan this activity-packed experience for you!
Accommodations and Parking
Hampton Inn & Suites
440 W. Johnson Street
Madison, WI 53703
$138/night
Last day to make reservations is Wednesday, May 29, 2026
Wheelchair-accessible and gender-neutral restrooms are available on campus. For information on parking, bus routes, accessible entrances, and more, please view the university’s interactive campus map.
Campus Partners
Questions
Contact Karla Foster at srg@uwalumni.com or call 608-234-7940.