A community for Indian graduate students at UW–Madison — built on culture, connection, and the shared journey of graduate life far from home.
Who we are
IGSA was founded to support Indian graduate students navigating academic life at UW–Madison. We create spaces for cultural celebration, professional growth, and genuine community — because graduate school is better together.
Community & Culture
Celebrate Indian festivals and shared experiences — Diwali, Holi, and more — together on campus.
Professional Networking
Connect with alumni, attend career panels, and build a professional network within the Indian graduate community.
Peer Support
From navigating visa paperwork to finding the best chai in Madison — we look out for one another.
Graduate Wellness
Social events, food meetups, and informal hangouts designed to make grad school feel a little less isolating.
What's coming up
From cultural celebrations to career panels — there's always something happening at IGSA.
Cultural
Diwali Celebration 2025
Memorial Union · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Networking
Alumni Career Panel
Engineering Hall · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Social
Winter Welcome Mixer
Brickhouse Bar & Grill · 7:00 PM
Cultural
Holi — Festival of Colors
Lakeshore · 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Food
Potluck & Game Night
Location TBD · 6:00 PM
Farewell
End of Year Banquet
Union South · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Memories
Moments from our celebrations, gatherings, and events throughout the year.
Leadership
Our officers are graduate students just like you — passionate about building community at UW–Madison.
Find us
University
University of Wisconsin–Madison
City
Madison, Wisconsin 53706
Meetings
Locations vary — check the events section
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Get involved
Membership is open to all Indian graduate students at UW–Madison. No fees — just show up and be part of the community.
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