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Kyipala — Feel at home on campus
Students gathered on campus grass
Coming to UW–Madison

Your campus.
Your people.

Student-hosted experiences that make it easy to expand your circle, feel at home, and actually enjoy campus life.

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Even students with lots of friends want a deeper sense of home.

Whether you just arrived or you have been here for years — belonging, having people who are genuinely glad you showed up, is something everyone deserves. Kyipala makes that easy to find.

3 in 4
students wish they had a closer circle
68%
would join more activities if someone made it easy
100%
of Kyipala hosts are verified Badgers

Simple, warm, student-led

Every experience is created and hosted by a fellow Badger.

01
Host

Share what you love

Love hiking, cooking, or board games? Host a small gathering, set your own terms, and earn while building your network.

02
Discover

Find your vibe

Browse experiences by interest, size, or time. Every host is a verified Badger — safe, transparent, easy to join.

03
Connect

Expand your world

Show up, be yourself, and go home feeling like you belong here — because you do.

Students sharing a warm outdoor dinner
Dinner under the stars
Students around a campfire at sunset
Weekend adventures

Real experiences, made by students like you

From low-key to unforgettable — there's something for every kind of Badger.

Sunday morning hikeStudy session + coffeeBoard game nightFarmers market walkCooking dinner togetherCampus photography walkLanguage exchangeMovie & discussionBadgers watch partySunrise run on Bascom HillMeditation morningVintage thrift trip

The feeling we're building toward

★★★★★

I have friends, but I wanted to meet people outside my major. Kyipala gave me a reason to say yes.

AK
Junior, Psychology
★★★★★

I hosted a small hike and met people I now see every week. It felt natural, not forced at all.

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