Scams and wire fraud crimes are happening around the world. Scams can target people of any age, nationality or visa status. Unfortunately, international students in the U.S. and other countries are often targeted by criminals. …
Safety Updates
Statement on recent antisemitic incidents
The following statement comes from Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Reesor and Chief Diversity Officer LaVar Charleston: UW-Madison values a diverse community where people of all religions, races, ethnicities, identities, and cultures feel safe, …
COVID-19 update for international students
Dear F-1 and J-1 International Students, In my message to you yesterday, I referenced current guidance we had from the Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). We received additional guidance from SEVP this morning. Your …
Beware of COVID-19 phishing attempts and websites
Beware of COVID-19 phishing attempts and websites
Your Spring Break & Summer Travel Plans
Dear F-1 and J-1 students, As COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread across borders, many countries and airlines are posting travel warnings and restrictions. The Office of the Chancellor recently sent an email to UW-Madison students …
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 …
Phishing Scam Directed at UW-Madison Students and Staff
Dear Students, There are increasing reports of a new phishing scam directed at UW-Madison students and staff. There are variations of the message, but the sender’s email address may look similar to a UW-Madison email address – or …
Get Ready for Winter in Wisconsin!
Welcome to winter weather in Wisconsin! If you are thinking the cold weather will be over by January, then think again. Winter here lasts until April or even May! Winter can be very cold in …
Regarding the Earthquake in China’s Sichuan Province
ISS staff members are deeply saddened to hear about the recent earthquake in the Sichuan Province of China. To all Chinese students and others who may be affected by this tragedy, International Student Services would …