Welcome to ISS!

The Director's Welcome Letter

• Dear International Students,
  
  I am delighted to welcome all of our new students to the University of Wisconsin, Madison. I am happy to report that this year nearly 1,100 new international students have joined the international student community at UW-Madison. All of the International Student Services staff is glad that you have chosen to study at this university. We wish you much success as you fulfill your academic goals and as you learn more about yourself and your place in the world.
  
  UW-Madison graduates become extraordinary citizens, community members and national and global leaders. More leaders of major corporations have graduated from UW-Madison than any other university in the country. We are among the top producers of faculty members who teach at research intensive institutions around the world. Something about the UW-Madison experience prepares our students to become outstanding leaders who are engaged locally, nationally and globally. That is the Wisconsin Experience. Grounded in the 100-year old Wisconsin Idea and our progressive history, our historical mission has evolved to create an expectation for all of us - faculty, staff, and students -to apply in and out of classroom learning in ways that have significant and positive impacts on the world...
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Announcements

• ISS OFFICE CLOSURE DURING HOLIDAYS

  The ISS office will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th for the Thanksgiving holiday and mandatory furlough. Read more.

  ISS Announces New Student Orientation Dates for Spring 2010 Semester

  ISS Announces New Student Orientation Dates for Spring 2010 Semester Read more.

  University Residence Halls Winter Break Housing Option

  Winter break housing is available in all University Residence Halls, except Merit House*, Read more.

  International Graduation Sashes Now On Sale At ISS

  Represent your country at graduation by wearing a beautiful silk sash featuring your country’s flag. Read more.

  Health Recommendation from University Health Services

  Important reminders from UHS Read more.

  Protecting Yourself from Fraud when Applying for the Diversity Lottery

  The FTC says the best way to protect against green card lottery scams is to understand how the State Department’s lottery works. Read more.

  INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PHOTO CONTEST 2009:

  ISS Photo Contest 2009 Winner Announced! Click here to see the results
  
  
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