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) recognizes international students as a vital part of UW–Madison. Through our Global Engagement Team (GET), we seek to intentionally and holistically support international students, campus, and the Madison community through coordinating events and programs that foster a sense of belonging, promote advocacy, and enhance global engagement. 

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 please see this guide.  

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.