Welcome to International Student Services

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is located in the north central section of the U.S. in the southeast corner of the state of Wisconsin . Situated on nearly 700 acres of woodlands and prairies in the Town of Somers, between Kenosha (population 92,513), Racine (population 81, 855) and conveniently located just north of the city of Chicago and south of the city of Milwaukee .

See: Kenosha: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenosha,_Wisconsin

See: Racine: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racine,_Wisconsin

Founded in 1968, the University graduated its first students in 1970. One of 13 baccalaureate degree-granting campuses in the University of Wisconsin-System ,

UW-Parkside enrolls approximately 5,100 undergraduate and graduate students. Students may choose from a wide selection of majors in the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Business and Technology. Degrees awarded are bachelor of science and the bachelor of arts. Students may also choose from three graduate programs: the master of business administration, the master of science in computer information systems and the master of science in applied molecular biology. In addition students may complete coursework in a bachelor of science in nursing, master of science in administrative leadership, and master of science in cultural foundations of education. See Academics:

http://www.uwp.edu/academics/index.cfm

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside-International Student Services (ISS) welcomes international students to our campus. Currently numbering more than 60+ students from over 24 countries, international students play an active role in participating in campus life. ISS is responsible for international students once they are admitted to the university and provides support for a smooth transition into university life.

This web site will be an important resource for learning about admission procedures , orientation, immigration, registration, transportation to campus, housing, the International Friendship Committee, PIC-Parkside International Club and other matters important to international students.

For further information and or an appointment, please contact:
International Student Services
Greenquist 210
(262) 595-2701
or contact:
Consuelo R. Clemens, Ph.D.
Associate Director, International Education Programs and International Student Advisor at
consuelo.clemens@uwp.edu