Affiliated Student Organizations

Student Organizations that wish to affiliate with ISS must first be a confirmed Registered Student Organization through Center for Leadership & Involvement (CfLI). To learn how to register your organization with CfLI please see this website.

Through the application in WIN (Wisconsin Involvement Network) student organizations must be prepared to respond to the following questions to be considered for ISS affiliation:

How does your organization serve and include international students?
Why is your organization interested in affiliating with International Student Services?
Please describe your organization’s work in creating a more inclusive campus and providing cross-cultural learning opportunities for fellow students on campus.

For additional questions about affiliation through ISS please contact the Global Engagement Team at issprograms@studentlife.wisc.edu

Benefits of Affiliation

Increased amount of available funds from the Global Badger Experience Grant
Shorter application for the Global Badger Experience Grant
Use of ISS barcode scanners for attendance at events
Prioritized event promotion through ISS
Opportunities to collaborate with ISS on events
Printing at ISS

How to Maintain Affiliation

Host a table at ISWIF (Fall- required, Spring-encouraged)
Send 1 or 2 representatives to ISS Affiliated Organization Meetings
Help promote ISS co-curricular programs and events
Provide feedback and suggestions to ISS to improve the international student experience at UW-Madison
Adhere to your organization’s constitution
Represent your student organization and ISS in a positive, professional manner