President Trump has declared Wednesday, December 5, a national day of mourning to remember the life and legacy of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States. Accordingly, all federal agencies, including USCIS, Social Security, and Postal Services …
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Upcoming Holiday Schedule Changes
Please note that International Student Services will observe the below schedule changes for the 2018-2019 holiday season. Please plan to submit any requests with these dates in mind. December 2018 – January 2019: Friday, December …
ISS is hiring a Service Desk Assistant!
ISS is seeking a graduate student with strong customer service skills. Position requires ability to work with a diverse student population in a fast paced work environment. Additional requirements include: patience, a calm, caring demeanor, …
ISS is hiring an Orientation Program Assistant!
International Student Services (ISS) is hiring an Orientation Program Assistant (OPA) to provide support with planning and implementation of International Student Orientation. This student staff position will begin December 10, 2018 and will require availability for Spring and Summer …
ISS is hiring an Outreach and Communications Intern!
Applications are due Sunday, November 25 by 11:59 p.m. A full position description can be found here. This is a student hourly position and does not provide tuition remission or health insurance. All qualified applicants …
Letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Calling for Upholding of Federal Protections for Transgender People
A letter, composed by UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank and the presidents of Rutgers University and Princeton University, has been sent to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos expressing concern at reports of possible withdrawal of …
UW-Madison’s Statement on ICE Activity in Dane County
UW–Madison is working with local authorities to learn more about recent reports of increased activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and how it may impact students, staff and faculty as well as our broader …
Update on Flooding in Madison
Attention students: ISS cares about your safety! Please be aware that several streets and bike paths in Madison have been closed due to flooding caused by above-average rainfall. Several bus lines have been re-routed around …
Changes to Walk-in Advising Hours: August 23 and 29
September is almost here, and we hope you are looking forward to the upcoming academic year! Over the coming weeks, the ISS Staff will be welcoming nearly 1,800 new Global Badgers to campus. Please join …
New Scam Targeting International Students: Important Update from IS
ISS and the UW-Madison Police Department have recently become aware of a new scam targeting international students. The latest scam targets students in their native languages, with scammers claiming to be representatives of students’ home …