Mobile UW for iOS Features
Campus map, showing all libraries
Campus Map
The campus map is available to help users navigate the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. You can use it to:
- View all locations of a type like libraries, athletics, parking (campus and public) and visitor attractions
- See detailed information about a location, including walking and driving directions from your current location (requires GPS functionality); for buildings, find a list of departments and offices located within
- Find your way to the office of a person in the campus directory
Nearby bus stops
Buses
Partnering with Madison Metro, members of the campus community and residents of Madison can find route and schedule information on the go.
- Find stops near your current location (requires GPS functionality) or by bus stop number
- See when buses are scheduled to arrive at a specific stop. New in version 1.1: real-time bus arrival data!
- View bus routes and stops by route number
- Link to Madison Metro schedule information
VIP contact information
Directory
Lookup campus directory information on your phone.
- Search for a person by first or last name
- Save that person’s contact information in your device’s Contacts app
- Call, e-mail or view a map of that person’s office location and get walking or driving directions to it
Feature news story headlines
News
Keep up to date with campus news while on the go.
- Read news for students, news for employees or news by topics such as research, learning or student life
- Share stories with others via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter
Details for an upcoming event
Events
Find out what’s going on around campus. Look up events by:
- Category: including top events, arts, humanities, science and public lectures
- Date: See what’s happening today or any upcoming date
- Map: See what’s happening near you by viewing the day’s events highlighted on the campus map
- Get the details for any event, as well as walking or driving directions from your current location (requires GPS functionality)
Men’s basketball schedule
Athletics
Let’s go, Bucky! Stay up to date with the latest Badger news and results. Find:
- News and blog upates
- Team scedules and scores
- Video features
Research profiles
Video
The video application delivers campus YouTube content to your iOS device. Watch:
- Big Ten Network academic programming
- Teaching and learning stories
- Research profiles and projects
- UW–Madison news
Campus safety numbers
Campus Safety
Safety and emergency contact information has been collected in one area.
- Access information about SAFEWalk, SAFERide cab and SAFEride bus programs; call for a SAFEWalk escort or SAFERide cab with the tap of your finger
- Call UW Police (Non-Emergency), the University Health Services Crisis Line, and the Division of Student Life hotline
- Learn about the university’s WiscAlerts emergency notification system
Mile High alumni chapter
Alumni
Content for alumni from the Wisconsin Alumni Association.
- Alumni news and events
- Map showing alumni chapters across the United States; also official Badger game watch locations
- Ways to connect with the Wisconsin Alumni Association and fellow alumni