To suggest additional resources or changes to these International Education Resources pages, or to request assistance, contact Jenna Graff, UWSA International Coordinator, jenna.graff@wisconsin.edu, +1.608.263.7727
Upcoming Events
- All-staff In-person Professional Development & Networking Day
- Wednesday, August 12
- 9:00 – 3:00
- in person on the UW-Madison campus (building/room TBA)
- 50th Anniversary Celebration: Hessen Delegation of Higher Education Administrators Visiting WI
- Monday, August 24 in Madison
- Tuesday, August 24 in Madison
- Wednesday, August 25 in Milwaukee
- Thursday, August 26 on partner campuses
- Details and events registration forthcoming.
Initiatives in Progress
- Policy review priorities for 2027:
- SYS 145, Development and Operation of Off-Campus International and Study Away Educational Programs for University of Wisconsin System Students [Revise, Q2]
- SYS 146, University of Wisconsin System Faculty and Academic Staff for Study Abroad and Study Away [Revise, Q2]
- SYS 148, Development and Operation of Contractual Training and Sponsored Students Programs [Rescind]
- SYS 810, Study Abroad and Study Away Programs [Revise, Q2]
- To keep up-to-date on all policies: fill out this form .
- SYS 655 Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Applications
- Takes effect April 1,
20262027 - includes documents available from the “guidance” tab within this policy
- Takes effect April 1,
- Wire Transfers
- Response to questions about new fees following Workday implementation.
- Response to questions about new fees following Workday implementation.
- Glacier
- Response to concerns about messaging and support.
- Response to concerns about messaging and support.
- Collaborative Internationalization Strategy
- First meeting was held 2/19/26.
- Pending review by administration.
Recently Completed Initiatives
Inbound Insurance (CISI)
- December 2025 – UW Risk Management has negotiated a supplemental insurance plan to cover evacuation for groups that did not previously have a plan that includes evacuation coverage.
Outbound Insurance (CISI)
- December 2025 – UW Risk Management has negotiated a new insurance plan start date of mid-October. The next insurance plan start date is October 15, 2026.
HWX: Via TRM Update
- December 2025 – UW Coordinators have built out Via TRM to add UW institutions as “programs” to which German students may apply.
NAFSA’s International Educator
NAFSA’s International Educator podcast brings you a new episode each month, covering trends in the field of international education, news in context, thought leadership, and more. Read IE anytime at nafsa.org/ie.
- Country Insights: United Arab EmiratesThis is the final episode in a special three-episode series in partnership with IDP. Each episode explores a country where IDP works to connect students with institutions in the United States. So far, we've heard from experts […]
- Country Insights: VietnamThis is the second episode in a special three-episode series in partnership with IDP. Each episode explores a country where IDP works to connect students with institutions in the United States. In this episode, NAFSA's Joann Ng […]
- Country Insights: NigeriaThis is the first episode in a special three-episode series in partnership with IDP. Each episode explores a country where IDP works to connect students with institutions in the United States. In this episode, NAFSA's Joann Ng […]
- Ben Nelson: How Innovation and Technology Can Solve Higher Education's Biggest ChallengesWe're back! This episode of the International Educator podcast is the first in a mini series about innovation and technology. We spoke with Ben Nelson, founder and CEO of Minerva Project and a founder of Minerva […]
- Fanta Aw: Planting Seeds with NAFSA’s New CEOThis month, longtime member and previous NAFSA president Fanta Aw assumes the role of NAFSA’s CEO and Executive Director. Originally from Mali, Aw came to the United States as an international student at American University, where […]
The PIE News
Transforming knowledge and networks in international education
- Following drastic declines in US visa issuance to Indian students, experts weigh the roles of waning demand and persistent visa barriers – and whether the contraction marks a lasting shift in India-US mobility. The post How resilient is Indian student interest in the US? […]
- This week, The PIE caught up with Zahirul Islam, chief commercial officer and co-founder of MH Global Group. Read on to find out why he started the company, his passion for travel and why international education […]
- Universities have been pushed into reliance on international student income by years of public funding cuts, Universities Australia chair Carolyn Evans has warned, saying any reduction in numbers must come with a plan for the financial […]
- Germany has strengthened its position as a major destination for Indian students, although rapid growth has brought renewed attention to student debt, recruitment practices and immigration risks associated with some private and hybrid programs. The post […]
- New data reveals sharper-than-expected F-1 visa issuance declines in 2025, highlighting the impact of the Trump administration's visa interview freeze amid ongoing restrictions and policy volatility. The post “The scale is shocking”: Inside the US’ 2025 […]