International Student Handbook
Table of Contents
| 1. | International Student Services | ||
| ISS Welcomes You ................................................................................... | 1 | ||
| About ISS ................................................................................................. | 4 | ||
| General Hours .......................................................................................... | 4 | ||
| Walk-in Advising ...................................................................................... | 4 | ||
| Document Production, Forms & Handouts ............................................. | 4 | ||
| ISS Communications ................................................................................ | 4 | ||
| When to Seek ISS Help ............................................................................. | 5 | ||
| ISS Programs ............................................................................................ | 5 | ||
| 2. | First Things First | ||
| Find Housing ............................................................................................ | 7 | ||
| Register for Classes .................................................................................. | 7 | ||
| Pay Tuition & Fees ................................................................................... | 7 | ||
| Purchase Health Insurance ...................................................................... | 7 | ||
| Get UW Student ID .................................................................................. | 7 | ||
| Get Plugged In ......................................................................................... | 7 | ||
| Update Addresses ..................................................................................... | 8 | ||
| Get your ASM Bus Pass ............................................................................ | 8 | ||
| Purchase Textbooks ................................................................................. | 8 | ||
| Obtain Wisconsin ID or Driver's License .................................................. | 8 | ||
| 3. | Money Matters | ||
| U.S. Currency ........................................................................................... | 9 | ||
| Banking ..................................................................................................... | 9 | ||
| Social Security Numbers (SSN) ................................................................ | 11 | ||
| International Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) ............................. | 11 | ||
| Taxes ........................................................................................................ | 11 | ||
| 4. | Health Services & Insurance | ||
| Health Care .............................................................................................. | 12 | ||
| Health Insurance ...................................................................................... | 12 | ||
| Disability Services .................................................................................... | 12 | ||
| University Services ................................................................................... | 12 | ||
| Emergency Information ............................................................................ | 13 | ||
| 5. | Culture in the United States | ||
| U.S. Cultural Values ................................................................................. | 14 | ||
| Protocol .................................................................................................... | 14 | ||
| Legal Issues .............................................................................................. | 15 | ||
| 6. | Education in the United States | ||
| The U.S. Academic Environment ............................................................. | 17 | ||
| Academics at the UW ................................................................................ | 17 | ||
| UW Grading System ................................................................................. | 18 | ||
| Standards of Academic Conduct ................................................................ | 18 | ||
| 7. | Information for Families | ||
| Dependent Visa Regulations ..................................................................... | 20 | ||
| Enrolling Children in School .................................................................... | 20 | ||
| Child Care ................................................................................................ | 21 | ||
| English Classes ......................................................................................... | 21 | ||
| Volunteer Opportunities ........................................................................... | 21 | ||
| 8. | Living in Madison | ||
| Madison and Dane County ....................................................................... | 22 | ||
| Transportation .......................................................................................... | 23 | ||
| Shopping ................................................................................................... | 24 | ||
| Sports & Recreation ................................................................................. | 25 | ||
| Things To Do For You & Your Family ..................................................... | 27 | ||
| Cultural & Student Organizations ............................................................ | 30 | ||
| Wisconsin Winters ..................................................................................... | 31 | ||
| 9. | Appendix | ||
| Telephone Calls ........................................................................................ | 32 | ||
| Emergency Contacts ................................................................................ | 32 | ||
| Directory of Helpful Campus Resources .................................................. | 32 | ||
| Directory of Helpful Off-Campus Resources ............................................ | 34 | ||
| Glossary of Terms .................................................................................... | 35 | ||
| Acronyms .................................................................................................. | 39 | ||