Students of all majors should start their study and intern abroad advising journey with an Exploration Advising session. Once you have narrowed down to specific programs, you can do Program Advising. Any questions about international internships can be directed to Intern Abroad Advisors. Appointment links below.
Advising for programs offered through these units:
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
College of Engineering
Wisconsin School of Business
If you do not already have a passport, apply for one immediately. Routine processing is 8-11 weeks and expedited processing (additional $60) is 5-7 weeks.
Exploration advising can help students who want to:
- Learn more about program options
- Narrow down program options
- Apply for programs
- Understand the study abroad process
Masks are not required per current campus and local guidance, but masks are ALWAYS welcome.
If you are not feeling well, please re-schedule or switch to a virtual appointment, even with short notice.
Advising appointments
Monday-Friday, appointment only, check Starfish for the available timeslots each day.
In person, Zoom, or Phone
Have a question about a study abroad program or your application?
Email peeradvisor@studyabroad.wisc.edu or call us 608-265-6329.
We are available during our regular business hours Monday – Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM.
Don’t want to wait for advising?
Check out our Introduction to Study Abroad Canvas course for answers to common study abroad questions.
If you have more in-depth questions after your exploration advising session, you may schedule an appointment through Starfish.
Application or Course Equivalent Request (CER) Appointments can cover the following topics:
- Application advising (online application, program-specific forms, etc.)
- Program eligibility (including GPA and language requirements)
- Course Equivalency Request (CER) process
- Grade processing and transcripts
Study Abroad Advising Appointments can cover the following topics:
- Program advising (program experience, academics, housing, visa, etc.)
- Health and safety abroad
- Student identity abroad
- Funding study abroad and scholarships
- Returned Student Resources and advising upon return
Our Intern Abroad staff advise students on UW Signature Internships and External Internships found on the International Internship Database.
Internship advising can cover the following topics:
- Internship search strategies and considerations
- Applications
- Academic credit
- Funding and scholarships
- Visas
- Health & safety abroad
- Student identity abroad
Find your Intern Abroad Advisor
For questions about programs which include a required or optional internship and are found on our program search page (such as UW in London), contact the Study Abroad Advisor listed on the “Contacts” tab of the respective program webpage.
Have a general question about international internships?
Not sure who you should talk to?
Email internships@international.wisc.edu
Drop-in Advising |
Funding Info Sessions |
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| Did you know you may be able to apply your financial aid towards a study abroad experience? Bring your questions to a drop-in advising session with the Office of Student Financial Aid.No upcoming sessions are scheduled, check back for future sessions. No appointment necessary.
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Take a deep dive into how to fund your study abroad program! These sessions will cover how to determine the cost of your program, using financial aid, scholarships, budgeting and creating fundraising strategies, and more. |
| View All Study Abroad Funding Events |