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
Taxes
Find resources and definitions.
Deadline to file (US and WI) is extended to July 15, 2020.
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
Changes to F-1 Program Extension and Adding F-2 Dependent Processing with ISS
ISS has changed some policies and procedures to improve processing times. Financial Requirements for F-1 Program Extensions and Adding F-2 Dependents Effective May 11, 2020, ISS will not require financial documentation for F-1 students requesting program …
May 11, 2020Tips for Communicating with ISS
Dear Students, We care about you and we want to ensure we serve you best. To help with this, we created these tips for communicating with ISS. We hope that it will help you get …
May 10, 2020Upcoming Event: Where is “Home” for you, Global Badger? Virtual Discussion
Come engage in the conversation “Where is ‘Home’ for you Global Badger?”. On Friday, April 24th from 9:00-10:00am Central Standard Time join members of ISS staff from China, Thailand, California, and Wisconsin for some thought-provoking …
April 21, 2020- More main page announcements posts