Dear International Students, Scholars, Faculty, and Staff,
As you are likely already aware, during recent weeks, a number of international students and scholars around the United States have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). To date, we have received no such reports involving UW–Madison students, scholars, faculty, or staff.
Even so, we understand the situation may be highly unsettling—especially for you and our broader international community. You are a valued and integral part of campus life, not only for the perspectives you bring to our teaching, research, and engagement mission, but also for the many ways you enrich the university’s social and cultural life. We continue to be deeply grateful for your presence at UW–Madison.
If you have questions or concerns, please know that information and resources are available to you. ISS remains available to advise individuals holding F and J student statuses at UW–Madison. IFSS is available to advise the J-1 scholars, H-1Bs, TNs, E-3s, and O-1s who are sponsored by the Universities of Wisconsin. ISS has shared additional information and resources on its webpage, Resources on Immigration Issues.
I also encourage you to contact other campus offices for additional support. Several of these offices are linked below.
I want to assure you that I and other campus leaders are closely monitoring this situation and other federal issues that might affect you, and we will notify you with any updates.
Sincerely,
Frances Vavrus
Vice Provost and Dean
International Division
Campus resources
- Contact ISS
- Contact IFSS
- Federal Relations shares updates on the campus response to emerging federal updates, including executive orders, agency directives, and congressional activity.
- Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS) connects students who are navigating personal, academic, or health issues with supportive campus and community resources.
- University Health Services (UHS) supports all students with health and wellness resources.
- Employee Assistance Office offers free and confidential counseling services for employees and their family members.
- LifeMatters (available 24/7) provides employees with free and confidential statewide coverage, and 24/7 telephone access to professional counselors in support of employees’ personal and work-related concerns.
- Office of Human Resources provides employees with information about payroll, benefits, and other services.