International Student Services
International Division

Student Organization Leadership Support

For questions about dual registering your RSO with ISS please contact the ISS Global Engagement Team at issprograms@iss.wisc.edu 

About ISS 

International Student Services (ISS) collaborates with student organizations to share about different cultures on campus and to create a sense of community and a place for students to come together and learn. If your RSO shares our values and goals, we would love to connect with you about dual-registering with ISS.  

RSOs who dual register with ISS gain access to the following benefits: 

  • Sign up to host Global Café before non-dual registered RSOs 
  • Priority sign up to table at the International Student Welcome and Information Fair (ISWIF) 
  • Qualify for more funding from the Global Badger Experience Grant (GBEG) 
  • Provide feedback and suggestions to ISS to improve the International Student Experience at UW–Madison. 

Expectations 

  • Maintain professional and reliable communication with the ISS staff. This includes replying to emails in a timely manner.  
  • Send at least one representative to attend ISS Dual Registered Student Organization meeting held each semester.  
  • Be open to sharing your culture with interested international students while being respectful that they may not share the same views. 
  • Assist in the promotion of ISS co-curricular programs and events (ex. via web, email, social media, group meetings, etc.).  
  • Be open to collaborating with ISS by leading a Global Cafe, participating in the International Student Welcome and Information Fair (ISWIF), and/ or helping with other events to support the international community at UW–Madison.   

ISS Dual-Registered RSO Welcome Information Sessions are hosted at the beginning of each semester! Stay tuned for updates on the next session. 

Student Orgs Hosting Global Café Events:

How to dual register with International Student Services 

Student Organizations that wish to dual register with ISS must first be a confirmed Registered Student Organization (RSO) through Office for Student Organizations, Leadership & Involvement (SOLI). To learn how to register your organization with SOLI.

Benefits of Dual Registration

  • Eligibility for increased funding from the Global Badger Experience Grant
  • Opportunity to host Global Café
  • Consultation on event planning, problem solving, group dynamics, CfLI processes & forms, etc.
  • Support in finding or connecting with an RSO Advisor
  • RSO event promotion through ISS Social Media or Newsletter
  • Opportunities to collaborate with ISS, host a table at ISWIF (international student welcome and information fair)
  • Printing at ISS

How to Maintain Dual Registration

  • Host a table at the International Student Welcome & Information Fair (ISWIF)
  • Respond to requests to host Global Café
  • Send 1 or 2 representatives to ISS Dual-Registered 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 RSO and ISS in a positive, professional manner

Note: if your RSO exec team or members cannot attend an event based on availability, please communicate this with ISS.