BREAKING NEWS!
U.S. Embassy-Mexico City issues Spring Break travel alert … Read it here!
Read All About It!! — U.S. Department of State implements Four-tiered Advisory System … Click Here for More Info — Read All About It!
And … UW-Madison announces related changes to its own International Travel Policy … Read about it here!
These pages represent the work of the International Safety and Security Director (ISSD) and the University International Travel Committee (UITC). The resources, links, news pieces and information presented here are for your use.
Important Links, International News, Public Messages and Events
- U.S. Dept of State Travel Advisories
- CISI -- UW-Madison's International Health & Medical Insurance
- STEP -- the U.S. Dept of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
- CDC -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention travel advisories
- U.S. Dept of State Worldwide Caution, 1/15/2019
- UW-Madison Rank #1 for Semester Study Abroad and #14 Overall for Study Abroad in Latest Open Doors Report!
- Badgers Travel Smart: How to comply with DHS guidelines when traveling with electronic devices
UW-Madison's International Safety and Security Bulletin Board
Safe international travel begins at home—there is no substitute for sound planning before you leave. We hope you find all of the information you need related to international travel. In an effort to serve the UW-Madison community, this site will be revised and updated often to reflect dynamic conditions abroad. We will add and update information and links about important events and actions that impact the international environment as well as work to present information in an accessible manner–both materially and aesthetically! This website is our bulletin board, a link to you that hopefully supports the needs of the UW-Madison community.
The University International Travel Resources, Guidelines and Policies (“Travel Policy”) expresses UW-Madison’s dedication to the vibrant opportunities that grow from international education, research and outreach. This policy attempts to mitigate risk present in many parts of the world with reasonable consideration for planned travel to destinations where there is heightened risk. If you are considering travel to a location that is under a U.S. Department of State or Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travel Warning, then please read the Travel Policy in its entirety. The policy is not a constraint on your plans, but instead is a process that describes the university’s interest in ensuring your safety and security in the international environment. The UITC is very sincerely an enthusiastic partner in helping you achieve your goals abroad.
If you are in need of additional information or have questions about this site or the University International Travel Policy and Guidelines, please feel free to contact Ron Machoian, the UW-Madison ISSD, directly at ronald.machoian@wisc.edu or telephone. 608-890-2446.