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!
Student Quick Links
Advising Appointments
Students can schedule a 20-minute appointment through Terra Dotta.
Optional Practical Training
What is OPT and how can you apply? F-1 students can learn more here.
Program Extension
If you need more time to complete your program of study, you need to extend your immigration document.
Announcements and Events
Announcements
Campus Partner Town Hall for the ISS Caseload Model
On July 31, 2020, we introduced our new advising caseload to campus partners in a town hall. In this session, we discussed what students can expect from advisors, how students should communicate with ISS moving …
August 4, 2020ISS has a new Caseload Model
Dear Students, International Student Services (ISS) is adopting a caseload model! This means that we’re changing the way we advise to better serve you and help our campus partners understand the nuances of your F-1 …
July 29, 2020Fall 2020 International Student Engagement Initiatives
Dear Students, 2020 has taken us down an interesting path. We have been forced to adapt and change our practices to find ways to support our international students best. Unfortunately, this means that we must …
July 15, 2020- More main page announcements posts