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Important Update from ISS: Rental Contracts with Independent Housing Companies
It has recently come to our attention that a local property management company unaffiliated with UW-Madison has been using the University’s logo on its rental agreement contracts. This has misled some international students to believe …
Update on J-1 Non-degree Program from ISS Director
Dear colleagues, While I recognize many departments and faculty are interested in hosting individuals for training and research opportunities who do not qualify for the J-1 scholar category, the International Student Services (ISS) office is …
Important Immigration Reminders from ISS
Please be aware of the following important immigration reminders so that you are able to maximize your experience at UW-Madison while maintaining your valid immigration status with the federal government. Maintaining your valid immigration status is …
Schedule Updates at ISS: Week of January 15, 2018
Happy 2018 from International Student Services! Please note that our office will be closed on Monday, January 15 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As this is a Federal holiday, all other campus offices will …
ISS Holiday Hours: Important Update
Please be advised that International Student Services will be closed from Monday, December 25, 2017 – Monday, January 1, 2018. ISS will reopen on Tuesday, January 2. If you need emergency assistance during this time, …
Upcoming Server Outage at ISS
Dear students, The servers used by ISS to process and maintain your immigration documents will undergo a mandatory upgrade from Tuesday, December 19 through Thursday, December 21. The system will be unavailable during this time and ISS staff will not be able …
Upcoming Schedule Changes: Thanksgiving Holiday
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 23, please note the following changes in this week’s schedule: Thursday, November 23 Happy Thanksgiving! International Student Services and all other University offices will be closed. Friday, …
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 …
New GBE Grant Deadlines for the Remainder of the Fall 2017 Semester
In consideration of the potential delay in application result delivery due to the Thanksgiving recess, the Global Badger Experience Grant Committee has decided to open more deadlines and shorten the application processing time to fund …