Thank-you for selecting UW-Madison for your educational program. We congratulate you on your decision to study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and wish you the very best academic and interpersonal experiences while you are here. This section focuses on everything related to your pre-arrival and arrival to Madison. We hope that this information will help…
Students
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 …
USCIS Announces I-765 Online Filing for OPT & STEM Extension
On April 12, 2021, USCIS announced that F-1 students seeking permission for Optional Practical Training (OPT) or OPT STEM Extension can now file Form I-765 online. We are optimistic about this change, but we are …
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., …
Terra Dotta Login Issues – March 17
Terra Dotta is currently experiencing technical errors. The company is investigating and actively working to resolve the issue. This impacts all Terra Dotta user’s ability to login, submit requests, and check the status of currently …
Virtual Drop-in Advising schedule change for October 26-30
For one week only virtual drop-in advising will not be available on Wednesday. Students who want to participate in virtual drop-in advising during the week of October 26 – 30th are encouraged to participate in …
Change of Status
Change to F-1 or J-1 Status If you have gained admission to University of Wisconsin-Madison as a full-time student, you may request support from ISS for a Change of Status to F1 or J1. If you are in the U.S. with another visa type, you may review your eligibility to study through Immigration and Customs…
Tax Deadlines extended to July 15, 2020
The deadline to file federal taxes has been extended to July 15th. Read more information on the IRS website. The Wisconsin Department of Revenue has extended the date for state taxes to July 15th also.
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 …
Students
Terra Dotta is a tool that will launch summer/fall 2019 for all incoming and current F-1 and J-1 students. ISS will send out updates on when you will be able to access Terra Dotta. Terra Dotta will: Give you access to your own student portal using your NetID and password Allow you to monitor your immigration status…