All of the spots for the snow tubing event with ISS on Saturday, February 15th have been filled. The registration for this event is closed. For students who were able to register; information about the …
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Message on coronavirus (2019nCoV)
Stay up-to-date with campus messages and information on coronavirus (2019nCoV). The site contains some message translations into Spanish, Hmong, Tibetan, Chinese and Nepali. Frequently Asked Questions about coronavirus (2019nCoV) University Health Services (UHS) has answers …
Congratulations!
Congratulations on the end of fall 2019! Best wishes for a safe and festive winter break from the ISS team!
We are here for you.
In light of recent world events, we want to remind you that support services through the Dean of Students Office, UHS, and International Student Services are available to you. We recognize that it may be a …
Here’s how to check in with ISS!
Welcome to UW-Madison! We’re glad you’re here! New and returning students must complete ISS Check-in so we can register your records in SEVIS. Check out the instructions below! ISS check-in requires you to complete the …
Advising Appointments Available
Hello! This fall, ISS is happy to announce that we have advising appointments available! These appointments allow international students a chance to schedule ahead to meet with an advisor outside of scheduled walk-in advising times. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
USCIS proposal to change policy on Accrued Unlawful Presence of F and J nonimmigrant students
USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) has proposed a change in immigration policy for determining whether an F-1 or J-1 student has overstayed their visa in the United States. This policy change will affect F-1 …