International Students
Essential Sites for Current International and Exchange Students
- WISP (Whitewater International Student Portal) is where international/exchange students submit/report required immigration compliance materials and request approval for various immigration benefits. international.uww.edu
- Canvas: has valuable instructions, updates, and information for international / exchange students and scholars. Log in with UWW NetID and password. https://uwwtw.instructure.com/courses/507728
- WINS: UW – Whitewater portal for academic, directory, and billing purposes https://www.uww.edu/wins
Social Media about International and Exchange Student Services
- Instagram: Follow UW - Whitewater ISSS on Instagram for updates about campus life, staff, and connect with UW - Whitewater! You can follow at this link: https://www.instagram.com/uwwintl/
- Facebook: Follow UWW ISSS on Facebook for photos, news, and updates on the UW- Whitewater campus! You can follow at this link: https://www.facebook.com/UWWISSS/
Campus Life
- Housing and Dining: UW – Whitewater offers several housing and dining options. You can find information on housing at (https://www.uww.edu/housing) and dining at (https://www.uww.edu/uc/services/hawkcard/meal-plans).
- Hawkcard: The HawkCard is an essential form of identification for students when they arrive on campus and throughout their study at UW - Whitewater. International and Exchange Students will receive an email with instructions before as part of preparation to study at UW – Whitewater so that the card is ready when they arrive. More information about the Hawkcard is at: (https://www.uww.edu/uc/services/hawkcard)
- Banking: For students looking to open a US bank account, the following bank is located on campus in the University Center on campus: UW Credit Union (http://www.uwcu.org/).
- Paying University Bill: The cashier’s office is very helpful in explaining your bill and processing payments. (https://www.uww.edu/adminaffairs/finance/cashiers-office/pay-your-bill) For specific information on international payments visit: (https://pay.flywire.com/?utm_source=www&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=redirection)
- Employment: International and Exchange students are typically allowed to work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session. You can find on-campus jobs at: (https://joinhandshake.com/) Off-campus employment is typically a violation of immigration regulation unless it meets specific regulatory requirements. An example may be an approved credit bearing internship in the student’s major field of study.
- Clubs and Organizations: To find out more about UW- Whitewater’s club and organizations and how you can get involved (https://uww.presence.io/)
- Health and Wellness: UW – Whitewater International and Exchange students have access to University Health and Counseling (https://www.uww.edu/uhcs/) which serves as a clinic available to through student fees.
- Career Guidance: For guidance on career opportunities, resume, interviewing, and job preparation student use Career Services (https://www.uww.edu/career).
- Center for Students with Disabilities provides support, accommodation, and guidance for students with both seen and unseen disabilities to support student success (https://www.uww.edu/csd)
- Tutorial Services provides tutoring for many courses along with study skills, time management, supplemental instruction, and other education support for free to UW – Whitewater students (https://www.uww.edu/tutorial).
The Whitewater Community
- UW-Whitewater is located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Outside of the campus, the community of Whitewater has many fun services and activities to offer. https://www.discoverwhitewater.org/
- Community Space: This space is open to all and shares food, clothing, and other resources with community members. It is also a space to hang out and engage with the Whitewater community. https://communityspacewhitewater.com/
- Food/Drink: Many local businesses provide unique offerings for food and drink; Sweet Spot Café, Cat Café, TeaLux (Boba Tea), Fanatico, La Piazza, and more! Whitewater also has a Movie Theater that shows popular movies.- https://www.whitewaterchamber.com/
- Activities: Whitewater is surrounded by many hiking trails and nature sceneries such as the Ice Age trail. https://www.iceagetrail.org/
Transportation and Travel
- Warhawk Shuttle: A great option for free transportation to /from Janesville, WI, while classes are in session (https://www.uww.edu/adminaffairs/fpm/shuttle). From Janesville you students take the bus to Chicago Airports and train station among other places.
- Bike Share Program: ISSS partners with the UW – Whitewater Sustainability Department to provide bikes to students during the warm seasons!
- Busses:
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- Janesville to/from Whitewater (https://us.megabus.com/route-guides/janesville-to-whitewater-bus).
- Ride Share services include:
- Hotels in Whitewater:
Health Insurance and Tax Information
- UW – System requires all international and exchange students to have affordable care act compliant health insurance. UW – Whitewater enrolls international and exchange students in the policy each semester and the fees are on the student’s bill. Information about the UW – System health insurance policy can be found at: (https://www.gallagherstudent.com/students/student-home.php?idField=1238&KosterWebSID=q02o4478h46u9s4kfuagvjogb1)
- International and Exchange students are required to submit tax materials for the period they study in the United States:
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- VITA: UW – Whitewater’s accounting department offers a free service that assists in tax preparation called VITA https://www.uww.edu/cobe/vita
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- Sprintax is an online software service (https://www.sprintax.com/) that helps non-residents file taxes.
Applying to study at UW - Whitewater
If you are interested in studying at UW Whitewater, we encourage you to visit the international admissions website at: https://www.uww.edu/center-for-global-education/future and contact our international admissions officer at: intladmission@uww.edu.