University of Wisconsin–Madison

International Student Services

ISS staff and Orientation Assistants welcome all new Global Badgers to UW-Madison!

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

photo of students in graduation robes in front of Bascom hall

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

photo of a fisherman explaining ice fishing to a group of UW-Madison international students

Local fisherman Jim Kasuda teaches students about ice fishing at an ISS event.

photo of dancers at an Intercultural Night event

Dancers perform at WISA's Intercultural Night.

photo from many decades ago of UW-Madison international students

For over 140 years, International Students have contributed to UW-Madison's history of rich culture and diversity.

photo of BRIDGE program flag with Red Gym in background

BRIDGE - Building Relationships In Diverse Global Environments - an international friendship program at UW-Madison.

photo of Reach program presenter with students at an elementary school

International Reach - a volunteer program that places international speakers in schools, campus venues, and community organizations for presentations.

Welcome to ISS

International Student Services (ISS) offers a wide variety of services and programs to international students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The ISS staff provides information and programs to international students about the campus and community and provide support and assistance concerning visas and related immigration issues.

Announcements

  • DACA Statement from Chancellor Blank

    Chancellor Blank: Repealing DACA puts promising students at risk September 5, 2017 Chancellor Rebecca M. Blank released the following statement: Like our colleagues in the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Association of Public …

    September 5, 2017

  • ISS Make-Up Orientation Sessions

    This is your final chance to complete your mandatory orientation so don’t forget! Plan on attending one of the following sessions: Thursday September 7 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesday September 20 4:00 pm – …

    September 5, 2017

  • Regarding the Earthquake in China’s Sichuan Province

    ISS staff members are deeply saddened to hear about the recent earthquake in the Sichuan Province of China. To all Chinese students and others who may be affected by this tragedy, International Student Services would …

    August 9, 2017

  • ISS Schedule Change: Week of August 7, 2017

    Dear students, Please note the following change to this week’s schedule. Walk-in advising will be available this week as follows: Monday | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday | 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday | 2:00 …

    August 7, 2017

  • Watch an online training video, share your feedback, win a gift card!

    ISS is looking for YOUR feedback! Complete a thirty-minute interactive training program about student safety, sexual health, violence prevention, and U.S. laws. After the program is completed, you will have the chance to submit an …

    July 14, 2017
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