Software Training for Students

What We Do

Software Training for Students (STS) is a FREE peer-to-peer training service that focuses on teaching software and programming/coding skills to UW-Madison undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of skill level or major!

Whether it’s for a class or for personal interest, our STS trainers are here to help their peers better understand the softwares and programs they need to complete their projects successfully.

Topics we can help with include:

• Python
• R/RStudio
• SQL
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Git/GitHub
• VS Code
• Intro to Programming
• Excel
• Premiere
• InDesign
• and more!

UW-Madison faculty, staff, and student org leaders can also request our workshops and in-class help sessions for their groups of students.

Fall 2026 Drop-In Hours

College Library (2nd Floor, DesignLab Area)

Mondays              TBD
Tuesdays              TBD
Wednesdays        TBD
Thursdays            TBD
Fridays                  TBD

Morgridge Hall (2nd Floor, GLC Area)

Mondays              TBD
Tuesdays              TBD
Wednesdays        TBD
Thursdays            TBD

Office Hours may vary slightly week by week. See the most up to date availability in the designated Office Hour pages.

Fall 2026 Evening Workshops

Hybrid Evening Workshops will run from September 14-October 2 at College Library and Morgridge Hall.

Remote-Only workshops dates will be updated soon!

Register for an upcoming session!

Drop-In Help

Need urgent help with a software or programming topic? Drop-in to our Office Hours at College Library or Morgridge Hall – no appointment needed! Check out our schedule and stop by when most convenient for you!

Evening Workshops

STS hosts evening workshops on a variety of software and programming topics at College Library, Morgridge Hall, and on Zoom throughout the Fall and Spring semesters. Register for a workshop today!

1-on-1 Appointments

Need software or programming help but can’t make it to our drop-in Office Hours? Request a 1-on-1 appointment to meet with an STS Trainer in-person or remotely at a time that works best with your schedule.

Schedule a Workshop

Students, staff, and faculty can request an STS workshop or in-class help session for their student organization or academic courses! Just fill out the form and we will follow-up with your request!