Effective November 8, 2021, the university’s suspension of outbound international travel is lifted. See “Updates to university travel for employees, guests, students and registered student organizations” for more details.
Students remain subject to the UW-Madison International Resources, Guidelines, and Policies (known on campus as the “International Travel Policy”). Under this policy, students are precluded from traveling to any location that remains under a level 3 or 4 U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory or a level 3 CDC Travel Health Notice. The International Travel Policy offers a process by which waivers can be requested if risks can be mitigated effectively. See the “Policy” tab on this website for more information about the policy and waiver process.
Guidance on International Travel During the 2021–2022 Winter Recess
We strongly encourage UW–Madison students, faculty, and staff to reconsider non-essential personal or business travel outside of the United States unless you have the flexibility to remain in place at your destination for the foreseeable future without impact on personal and professional obligations. -- International Division, UW-Madison (Dec. 2021)
CDC Airline Checklist
The CDC's Airline Checklist, last updated Dec. 2, 2021, provides guidance on how to determine COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements for traveling to the United States, as required by Presidential Proclamation and CDC's Orders.
UW-Madison Will Require CISI Enrollment for All University International Travel
Enrollment in UW-System's CISI international health, medical, and evacuation insurance will be required for all employee international travel on university business as of January 1, 2022 as an allowable expense. CISI enrollment is not available for personal travel. Read the memo from the UW-Madison Provost and the Interim Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration!
International Travel | CDC
Read the CDC’s guidance on international travel, last updated Dec. 2, 2021.
Do Not Travel to Bole International Airport
If you are traveling to points in Africa for any reason during the winter intersession, we highly recommend you DO NOT purchase tickets connecting through Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, regardless of the inconvenience it may cause. The current internal conflict in Ethiopia may interrupt air travel through Bole International Airport at any time over the next several weeks, including through the winter intersession period.
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COVID-19 Information and Resources
- CDC International Travel During COVID
- CDC Domestic Travel During COVID-19
- CDC COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination
- COVID-19 Testing Required for U.S. Entry
- Quick Reference: Traveling to the US from a Foreign Country by Air
- U.S. DOS COVID-19 Traveler Information
- U.S. DOS Passport Operations in Response to COVID-19
- U.S. State COVID-19 Info and Resources
- Key Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
- UW’s COVID-19 Response
Links, News and Public Messages
- UW–Madison is a 2020–2021 Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Students
- UW-Madison International Travel Policy
- Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI)
- International Safety and Security Resources
- U.S. Passport Application Status Check
- U.S. Department of Transportation | Latest News
- U.S. DOS Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
- U.S. DOS Worldwide Caution, 1/15/2019
Standing Against Discrimination, Hate, and Bias
The UW–Madison International Division is greatly dismayed by news that a UW–Madison student experienced an incident of hate, as reported by the UWPD. This appalling behavior has no place on our campus, in our community, or anywhere else. Read the International Division’s full statement.
