Dear International Students, The beginning of the fall semester is rapidly approaching. If you have not already done so, begin navigating the process referred to in previous communications sent on July 27 from International Student …
COVID-19
International Student Information Session – June 30, 2021
Join International Student Services (ISS) and representatives from around campus on June 30 at 7:00 p.m. (CST). Watch on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/xeSZFJSwb2A Watch on Kaltura at: https://mediaspace.wisc.edu/media/International+Student+Information+Session/1_tewm3g6k Live captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=UW_IntnlStudentInfoSession_June30_700_800 We will address F/J international student enrollment concerns submitted via the Fall 2021 Enrollment Plan responses, including: Planning for your academic success this fall semester Student visa…
COVID-19 Related Travel Restrictions & National Interest Exceptions (NIE)
Global travel advisories and restrictions change frequently. Check U.S. Centers for Disease Control global travel advisories and your airline for updates. You must carry your important travel documents. Proof of in-person enrollment is required if you have an Initial Attendance …
Fall 2021 Enrollment & Summer Travel Guidance
Dear Student, We are hopeful that UW-Madison’s return to in-person study and services for Fall 2021 will happen as planned. We know that there are still many concerns about international travel, health and safety in the U.S., …
Spring 2021 Enrollment & Winter Travel Guidance
Dear Student, We are writing with a few updates as winter break and spring semester approach. This message is long, but it is full of important information and answers the most frequent questions we receive. …
ICE/SEVP Rescind Fall 2020 Enrollment Message
Updated: July 24, 2020 at 4:32 PM Dear F-1 Students: The ICE/SEVP broadcast message and FAQ documents released on July 6-7 were rescinded by the U.S. government on July 14th. Chancellor Blank released a statement that afternoon. We received a …
Tips 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 …
Embassy Contact Information for J1 Students
The Department of State is encouraging Student Exchange Visitors on J1 visas to contact their embassies regarding opportunities to return home. They have compiled the chart below with suggestions on how students from specific countries …
Summer and Fall Enrollment Reminders
Dear Students, We are writing to remind you of your F-1/J-1 student visa status enrollment rules for summer and fall 2020. Your enrollment times for Summer 2020 and fall 2020 enrollment are in your Student Center. …
Reminder to contact your home country embassy
Dear Global Badgers, At this time, some international students are encountering difficulties returning to their home countries due to travel restrictions and/or limited flight options. If these challenges apply to your situation, we recommend that …