International Student Services

International Division

Traveling internationally? Check out these FAQs for vaccinations, testing, etc.

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Join ISS events and programs! Check out ISS event calendar for details.

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Students spend a warm July morning kayaking on Lake Mendota with ISS and Outdoor UW.

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Students celebrate graduation with a traditional hat toss at the top of Bascom Hill.

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Dancers perform at WISA's Intercultural Night.

International Student Services (ISS) serves UW–Madison students on F and J visas by providing holistic support through advising on immigration, personal, and cultural matters, and by organizing events and activities to support students’ engagement and development within the campus community.

Please explore our website for answers to many international student questions. On, Wisconsin!

IMPORTANT SEVIS UPDATE

The Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is experiencing issues with sending information to the Consular Consolidated Database (CCD), a system used by the U.S. Department of State to issue nonimmigrant visas. As a result of these issues, consular officers may report that a nonimmigrant’s information does not appear in their system. The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is working with the Department of State to resolve these issues.

Please notify your advisor via Terra Dotta if you are experiencing interruptions.

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COVID-19 UPDATES

Read for updates related to your immigration status.

COVID-19

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Please read these tips if you plan to travel internationally.

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Drop-in advising is available through Zoom every week.

Virtual Drop-in Advising

Optional Practical Training

What is OPT and how can you apply? F-1 students can learn more here.

OPT

Get Involved with ISS

Check the Event Calendar to find activities you can get involved!

ISS EVENT CALENDAR

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Program Extension

If you need more time to complete your program of study, you need to extend your immigration document.

Extension of Stay

Announcements and Events

Announcements

  • Message of Support to Students from Turkey

    UPDATED February 10, 2023, 6:42 p.m. A message of support from Barry Gerhart, interim vice provost and dean, International Division, following the earthquake in Syria and Turkey.  UW–Madison is a global community and we also …

    February 6, 2023

  • Avoiding Fraud and Scams

    Scams and wire fraud crimes are happening around the world. Scams can target people of any age, nationality or visa status. Unfortunately, international students in the U.S. and other countries are often targeted by criminals. …

    January 11, 2023

  • U.S. Consular Services Suspended in China

    Please be advised that all routine visa services at U.S. Embassies/Consulates in China, with few exceptions, have been cancelled due to the surge in COVID 19 infections across China. We recommend that you carefully consider …

    December 29, 2022
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Upcoming Events

Apr 01

International Reach Program at the International Festival

April 1 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Apr 03

STEM OPT Workshop

April 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Apr 04

Global Café

April 4 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Apr 04

International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) Tea Time: ISS Advising Services

April 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Apr 10

STEM OPT Reporting Requirements Workshop

April 10 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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