Passport and Visa Photos
Do you need passport photos? The CIE Main Office can provide you with photos that are of professional quality and printed on government regulation paper. Photos may be used for passports, visas, certain study abroad applications, as well as for International Student ID Cards (ISIC). This service is available on a walk-in basis in Garland Hall 138 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Pricing:

  • 1 Photo: $5.00
  • 2 Photos: $8.00
  • 4 Photos: $13.00
  • 6 Photos: $18.00
  • 8 Photos: $23.00
  • $5 per each additional set

Note: Payment is by credit card, or personal check or money order made payable to “UWM” only. Cash is not accepted at this time.

International ID Cards
The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) or International Teacher ID Card (ITIC) is your passport to discounts and services at home and around the world. Every year, students use their cards to take advantage of worldwide offers on travel, shopping, museums and more. It is also the only internationally recognized student ID.

To apply for a card: Complete an ISIC/ITIC form and submit it with a color photo (per the size specified on the form) to the CIE Main Office in Garland Hall 138. You can opt to have the photo taken in our office when you submit the form. The passport photo rates would apply.

Notary Services
Do you need a document notarized for your study abroad program? Both the FERPA Release and Power of Attorney forms need to be notarized in order to be valid. Notaries can be found at banks and credit unions, the University Legal Clinic, and there are several on staff in Chapman Hall.  Please plan to go during normal business hours, and realize a notary may not always be available. If possible, try to set up an appointment to ensure a notary will be on site.
About CISI
Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) offers comprehensive insurance coverage for international travelers which includes accident, health, medical evacuation and repatriation. CISI insurance is meant to supplement, not replace, travelers’ regular insurance plans. While it may provide coverage for certain situations (i.e.: lost luggage, trip cancellation), please note it is not comprehensive travel insurance.

Once enrolled in the insurance, you will receive information regarding access to the CISI health insurance online portal. There you will be able to:

  • View/print/e-mail your ID card, coverage brochure, consulate letter and claim form
  • Purchase extra insurance for a period of personal travel
  • View/update your online account profile information
  • Search for hospitals and clinics overseas
  • Find valuable travel-related information
Insurance Claims
While traveling abroad, it is important to contact CISI immediately following any incident requiring medical care (if you are having trouble contacting CISI yourself, the Study Abroad Office can help). CISI must be contacted directly; UWM does not facilitate the insurance claim process.

Seek medical assistance for any incident that you think may require service. CISI will not cover expenses for follow-up medical service in the United States if an incident report was not filed while abroad.

Most hospitals, clinics, and doctors abroad will not accept CISI insurance at the time of service. This means that you (or the sick or injured student) will have to pay for the medical care, then later submit a claim form for reimbursement (paying for medical service fees is not the responsibility of UWM or the Study Abroad Office). To ensure that you are reimbursed, it is very important that you keep all medical service receipts.

Travel Registration and International Health Insurance

Here at UWM’s Center for International Education (CIE) we want to assure your time abroad is as safe and enjoyable as possible. To ensure this, it is important you register with the CIE Study Abroad Office.

This registration process will collect important information about your travel, as well as essential information like your passport details and emergency contact information – both here in the U.S. and abroad.

Student Travel:
Registration should be completed at least three weeks prior to departure (i.e.: if you depart June 1, you must register by May 11) to ensure proper processing. Any registration requests submitted within three weeks of departure could be subject to a $50 late registration fee. If applying within five business days of departure, a rush fee of $50 will be applied in addition to the late application fee.

Faculty/Staff Travel:
Please see the Faculty/Staff tab below, and refer to the Faculty and Staff registration portal for more information.

Processing of registrations and insurance is not done same day. Please plan accordingly.

Students

Student Group Travel
If you are part of a group traveling abroad, please make sure you refer to any specific instructions you received for completing the registration. These instructions can include the specific name of your group, as well as specific dates of travel and destinations.

Faculty members leading student groups abroad should use the Faculty and Staff registration portal: https://uwm.edu/cie/study-abroad/for-faculty/travel-registration/

Certain student groups should use their designated registration portal in lieu of the “Register Travel Online” link below. These groups include:

EMBA International Business Residency Program

Investment Management Certificate Program

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute International Travel Tours

Sustainable Peacebuilding International Fieldwork Program

Student Independent Travel
Students participating in independent travel MUST be officially affiliated with UWM- meaning students must be currently enrolled, and the travel must also be sanctioned by a UWM department. If you are traveling independently or are unsure of your registration eligibility, please make sure you communicate your intended travel with the CIE Study Abroad Office via the travel-cie@uwm.edu email. Our staff will work with you to ensure that your travel is properly registered with UWM.
Administrative & Insurance Fees

Please note that students are charged a $100 International Activities fee that includes the cost of insurance for up to four weeks, emergency support as well as access to all of CIE’s services. If the International travel is longer than a month the faculty will be charged an additional fee of $35 to extend coverage.

Additionally, it allows CIE to enroll students in State of Wisconsin mandated international health insurance, administered by Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI).

This insurance is specifically designed for the international context, and will provide far more robust and comprehensive coverage than any policy you would normally have from a U.S.-based policy.  Coverage is available in one-month increments, at the rate of $35/month for 2018-2019. (for example, if you are going for 5 weeks, you will be responsible for paying 2 months of insurance). These charges will be posted to your PAWS account unless other payment arrangements are made.

 

Register Travel Online

Faculty/Staff

By registering your travel you will also be able to request CISI international health insurance enrollment coverage. CISI is not travel insurance, so it may not necessarily be used to cover the cost of canceled travel or lost luggage. This insurance is meant to supplement, not replace, travelers’ regular insurance plans. The cost of the insurance can be paid for by check or money order in the CIE Study Abroad Office, or invoiced to a department or unit on campus.

Please note it is also possible to have someone register on your behalf as a proxy.

Processing of registrations and insurance is not done the same day. If traveling alone or with other UWM faculty or staff, you must register at least one week prior to departure. Requests within five business days of departure may be subject to a $15 rush fee, please plan accordingly.

Traveling with Students?
If faculty are traveling a group UWM students, travel registrations are needed by the faculty and students. All registrations should be completed at least three weeks prior to departure (i.e.: if you depart June 1, you must register by May 11) to ensure proper processing. 

Please note that students are charged a $100 International Activities fee that includes the cost of insurance for up to four weeks, emergency support as well as access to all of CIE’s services. If the International travel is longer than a month the faculty will be charged an additional fee of $35 to extend coverage. 

Faculty will be charged a $50 International Activities fee, that includes the cost of insurance, emergency support and access to CIE’s services. If the International travel is longer than a month the faculty will be charged an additional fee of $35 to extend coverage.  

Any registration requests within three weeks of departure could be subject to a $50 late registration fee. If applying within five business days of departure, a rush fee of $50 will be applied in addition to the late registration fee. Please plan accordingly. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact travel-cie@uwm.edu.

Eligibility & Insurance Coverage
Faculty and Staff are not required to purchase CISI insurance, but it is strongly encouraged for the following individuals:

  • UWM faculty and assistants who conduct UWM research abroad
  • UWM faculty and staff attending international conferences
  • UWM faculty and staff serving as part of an official UWM delegation abroad
  • UWM faculty and staff traveling for other university-related purposes

If you are unsure about your eligibility you should e-mail travel-cie@uwm.edu with the information indicated below no later than one week before your scheduled international travel if traveling alone or with other faculty/staff, and no later than three weeks before departure if traveling with students.

  • Travel Dates
  • Destination(s) – include day-to-day itinerary if available
  • Purpose of travel
  • Relationship to UWM

Following receipt of registrations, CIE will review the information submitted to determine eligibility and follow up on missing materials. Review criteria include, but are not limited to, having a clear connection to UWM travel-related business, and whether or not the university will be able to ensure adherence to legal and risk management principles. Once enrolled, they will then be contacted by CIE with CISI insurance materials and about payment for coverage.

Cost
Faculty/staff traveling alone are initially covered on a weekly basis, with rates as listed below. Faculty/staff traveling with students will automatically be covered on the same monthly basis as their students. Enrollments and costs are assigned based on the itinerary dates they detail in their travel registrations. They will also be sent an email summarizing CISI coverage, total costs and methods of payment.

2018-2019 Rates:

  • One week: $25
  • Two weeks: $33
  • Three weeks: $41
  • Four weeks: $50
    • + $35 for each additional month

Any questions regarding insurance coverage costs should be directed to travel-cie@uwm.edu.

 

Proxy Travel Registration

Proxy registration is available for those who wish to register travel as well as request CISI insurance on behalf of someone else. You will be able to log in using your own credentials, search for them by name, and then input the required information. Click the button below to get started.