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University of Wisconsin-Madison Website: http://www.wisc.edu/ |
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Established in 1848, The University of Wisconsin–Madison is one of the largest and most-respected universities in the United States, with more than 40,000 students and some 330,000 alumni living around the world. As the flagship campus of Wisconsin's state university system, UW–Madison has deep connections with its home state, but also a proud tradition of thinking and acting globally. Few institutions anywhere are more widely recognized as leaders in research, teaching, and public service. There are 70 programs considered in the top 10 nationally. Some highlights include education, agriculture, communications, biological sciences, and social studies. Often cited as one of the most picturesque university settings in the country, the campus is strikingly cosmopolitan, representing every state in the nation and more than 100 countries. The university has extended welcome to people of all backgrounds and cultures, offering them a place to explore and express their creativity. Its extracurricular activities include some 600 clubs and organizations. |
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Academic Calendar |
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Semester 1: Late August to late December |
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English. |
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Restrictions for Exchange Students |
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NUS Application Deadline |
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Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates. |
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Housing Options |
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Exchange students can arrange to live on campus or off campus in an apartment. University Residence Halls (www.housing.wisc.edu): UW-Madison has two types of residence halls: undergraduate or graduate. You may apply to either type of hall, regardless of your status. Undergraduate halls have fully-furnished double rooms, while in graduate housing you may choose to have your own bedroom or to share a room. If you sign a contract for university housing, you are committed to the cost of the room for the full academic year Fall applicants must inform International Academic Programs of their intention to apply for undergraduate and graduate halls by March 1. Space might open for spring semester, although this is not guaranteed. For housing information, costs, and an application, contact Barbara Burchfield, University Housing (barbara.burchfield@housing.wisc.edu). Apartments: Relatively more expensive but in ample supply. Refer to the UW Off-Campus Housing Listing at http://housing.civc.wisc.edu/ |
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Consular/Visa Regulations |
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If you are interested in taking classes at UW-Madison, your visa status needs to allow you to study at this institution. With few exceptions—English as a Second Language (ESL) and formal exchange students—the Adult and Student Services Center is not authorized to issue the I-20 or DS-2019 for a student visa. Students who hold F-1 or J-1 student visas are not eligible to "transfer" this status to UW-Madison while holding a student visa issued from another school, except for the summer term. |
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Health/Medical Insurance |
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All students who attend US universities on exchange are required to purchase the health insurance recommended by their host university as part of the registration process. In addition, they can also purchase additional optional insurance from a private insurer for their term of study overseas. These short term optional insurance plans cover events such as personal accident, accidental medical expenses, emergency medical evacuation etc. The SHIP office must receive a completed enrollment application and full payment or a Waiver Application, on or before the posted deadlines. Please refer to this link for more information: http://www.uhs.wisc.edu/ship/international.shtml Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies. |
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Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office. |