International Student Services

ISS Homecoming Parade 2017

#GlobalBadgers get ready for the 2017 UW-Madison Homecoming Parade

ISS Orientation Assistants Welcome New Global Badgers

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

  • Upcoming schedule changes

    Please note the following schedule changes while ISS staff are participating in professional development: Thursday, April 4: Document pick-up and drop-off only. No advising. Friday, April 5: Reminder, no advising scheduled on Fridays. Thursday, April …

    March 18, 2019

  • ISS Service Changes on Thursday, February 7

    ISS will open at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 7th. The Student Advisement Center (front desk) will be open for document pick up and drop off between 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Walk-in advising and …

    February 6, 2019

  • SEVIS Outage during February 1-5, 2019

    The Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) will undergo maintenance beginning Friday, February 1st through Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Make sure that you have your valid I-20 or DS-2019 during this time. Please note …

    February 1, 2019
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Upcoming Events

Mon 25

OPT WORKSHOP FOR F-1 STUDENTS

March 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thu 28

Global Café

March 28 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Fri 29

CommuniTea and Connections

March 29 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Apr 11

Global Café

April 11 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Apr 12

CommuniTea and Connections

April 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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