General study abroad advising usually begins in the Study Abroad Resource Center in the Red Gym. Students from the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS), the College of Engineering, and the Wisconsin School of Business (WSB) can also connect with the study abroad staff in their school/college. Advising for individual programs is based on the “Advising Location” indicated on the program’s webpage.
General Study Abroad Advising with Peer Advisors
All students are encouraged to start their study abroad planning with a Peer Advisor. Peer Advisors are returned study abroad participants who can help you with:
- Learning more about program options
- Narrowing down program options
- Applying for programs
- Understanding the study abroad process
- Submitting application materials or deposits
- Passport Photo Service (Free!)
Drop-in advising is suspended at all advising locations until further notice.
Remote advising appointments can be made through Starfish.
Peer Advisors are located in the following advising locations:
Study Abroad Resource Center, 3rd Floor of the Red Gym
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Advising by Starfish appointment (MyUW account)
Email: peeradvisor@studyabroad.wisc.edu
Phone: 608-265-6329
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, 116 Agriculture Hall (1450 Linden Drive)
Advising by Starfish appointment (MyUW account)
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Email: studyabroad@cals.wisc.edu
College of Engineering, 1150 Engineering Hall
Advising by Starfish appointment (MyUW account)
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Email: international@engr.wisc.edu
International Internship Program, 259 Bascom Hall (500 Lincoln Drive)
Advising by Starfish appointment (MyUW account)
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Email: internships@international.wisc.edu
Wisconsin School of Business, 3150 Grainger Hall
Advising by Starfish appointment (MyUW account)
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Email: international@wsb.wisc.edu
Appointments with Professional Staff
If you have more in-depth questions after talking with a peer advisor, you may schedule an appointment through Starfish with a professional advisor.
Application or Course Equivalent Request (CER) Appointments can cover the following topics:
- Application advising (online application, program-specific forms, etc.)
- Questions about program eligibility (including GPA and language requirements)
- Questions about the Course Equivalency Request (CER) process
- Grade processing and transcripts
Click here to view a list of advisors who can help you with these types of questions.
Study Abroad Advising Appointments can cover the following topics:
- Program advising (program experience, academics, housing, visa, etc.)
- Questions about health and safety abroad
- Questions about student identity abroad
- Questions about funding study abroad and scholarships
- Returned Student Resources and advising upon return
Click here to view a list of advisors who can help you with these types of questions.