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. …
COVID-19
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July 24, 2020 at 4:32 PM Dear F-1 Students: The ICE/SEVP broadcast message and FAQ documents released on July 6-7 were rescinded by the U.S. government on July 14th.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 …
Tools for mental health during the global pandemic
We understand that this global pandemic leaves us with many uncertainties. Our colleagues at University Health Services have shared a few tools that you may use as you navigate this challenge. Living with Worry and …
ISS In-Person Services Suspended
International Student Services (ISS) is committed to the safety and well-being of students, staff, and our greater campus community. Our physical office in the Red Gym is closed until further notice so that we can all be Safer …
Updates RE: Leave of Absence Form due to COVID-19 Related Travel
Dear Students, Last week, we asked students to complete a leave of absence form if you were leaving due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is no longer necessary. If you will be completing your courses …
ISS Schedule Changes & COVID-19 Updates
We understand that this is a stressful and uncertain time for you and your family. The COVID-19 situation is quickly evolving in our local, national, and global communities. We know the difficult position this has …