International Student Services recognizes international students as a vital part of UW–Madison. We are committed to educating and empowering students to make informed decisions and working with them to advocate for a globally inclusive community. We support this through four strategic areas: advising, compliance, operations, and global engagement.
Please explore our website for answers to many international student questions. On, Wisconsin!
Questions related to impacts on travel? Review the FAQ here.
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Get Involved with ISS
Check the Event Calendar to find activities you can get involved!
Optional Practical Training
What is OPT and how can you apply? F-1 students can learn more here.
Program Extension
If you need more time to complete your program of study, you need to extend your immigration document.
Announcements
Spring Break Messaging March 2025
Spring break is March 22-30, 2025. This is a time that many students use to rest and refresh before the final weeks of the spring semester. International Student Services (ISS) would like to provide you …
March 20, 2025International Travel this Winter
As we near the end of the fall semester, International Student Services (ISS) would like to remind you about important factors to consider if you are planning to travel outside the U.S. during the winter …
December 4, 2024Office Update on ISS Mailing Services
ISS Update on Mailing Services for processed documents: Starting on July 1st, 2024 our office will be discontinuing the use of Eship Global for document collection. This update is occurring because both I-20s and DS-2019s are …
May 31, 2024- More Main Page Announcements posts
