{"id":10737,"date":"2026-06-04T14:05:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T19:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/exchange-partners\/incoming-exchange-students\/"},"modified":"2026-07-09T11:34:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T16:34:54","slug":"incoming-exchange-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/exchange-partners\/incoming-exchange-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Incoming Exchange Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p class=\"lead-in wp-block-paragraph\">If you are an exchange student who attends one of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) partner universities around the world, this is where you will begin your application!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are not sure if your university has an active exchange agreement, please verify the existence of such a partnership on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/exchange-partners\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"96\">list of partner universities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your university is not listed, please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"47\">International Admissions page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-10741\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading exclude-otp-nav size-h5\" id=\"h-contact\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sue Conway<\/strong><br><em>International Programs Manager<\/em><br><a href=\"mailto:conways@uwm.edu\">conways@uwm.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2698\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/\">Partnerships<\/a><\/div><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/recruitment-agency-partners\/\">Recruitment Agency Partners<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/recruitment-agency-partners\/\">Academic Credentials by Country<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/international-partnership-agreements\/\">International Partnership Agreements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/exchange-partners\/\">Exchange Partners<\/a><ul><li><a class=\"current\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/exchange-partners\/incoming-exchange-students\/\"><span aria-current=\"page\">Incoming Exchange Students<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/exchange-partners\/new-exchange-student-overview\/\">New Exchange Student Overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--3\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  uwm-p-gridblock--stretch\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/academics\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2022\/05\/Academic_exchange-students-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Asian male student working on laptop\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\">Explore our academic programs<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-06k6rg\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-06k6rg\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2022\/05\/Hear-from-our-exchange-students.jpg\" alt=\"Female student in striped shirt and glasses sitting in chair\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--video\">Hear from past exchange students<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><button class=\"uwm-p-modal--launch\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"uwm-modal-90c6zt\" data-modal-content-id=\"uwm-modal-90c6zt\" data-modal-prefix-class=\"uwm-p\" data-modal-close-text=\"Close\" data-modal-close-title=\"Close\"><span class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2022\/05\/Get-to-know-UWM-trigger.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling female white student in scarf, white male student smiling near Panther statue\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--video\">Make New Waves at UWM<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-about-uwm\">About UWM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in wp-block-paragraph\">UWM\u2019s Exchange Program is a great way to spend one semester or one year in an exciting location in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real result of UWM\u2019s relationships with many of the best universities around the world is evident in our exchange student population. As is the case with all international experiences, the key to a successful exchange will be for you to reach out and connect with your new environment. We\u2019re here to help you with that transition and look forward to seeing you on campus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">View our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2026\/02\/Exchange-Fact-Sheet-2026-27.docx\">Exchange Info Fact Sheet (DOCX)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Deadlines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following dates are recommended UWM application deadlines for exchange students. Meeting these deadlines is important in order to ensure that exchange students have sufficient time to process immigration paperwork, obtain housing, and register for courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>March 1 Nomination Deadline<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 March 15 Application Deadline: Fall Semester for one semester (August-December) or for an academic year (August-May)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>October 1 Nomination Deadline<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 October 15 Application Deadline: Spring Semester (January-May)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*If your home university needs more time to nominate students, please contact Sue Conway at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:conways@uwm.edu\">conways@uwm.edu<\/a>.&nbsp;<strong>Deadlines may be flexible.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;You must first be nominated by your home university. This is typically done by email. Once your home institution has nominated you for an exchange, you may apply to UWM\u2019s exchange program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Please follow the directions that you received in your exchange nomination email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To contact our office, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:overseas@uwm.edu\">overseas@uwm.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or Sue Conway directly at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:conways@uwm.edu\">conways@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a2\">Information for Admitted Exchange Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have completed the application process and&nbsp;UWM&nbsp;has issued your DS-2019 immigration document you will be sent a package containing a welcome letter with your student identification number, your DS-2019 immigration document, date for arrival and mandatory orientation, and other university information. You will then need to apply for a J-1 Exchange Student visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/partner\/exchange-partners\/new-exchange-student-overview\/\" rel=\"\">Next Steps for Admitted Exchange Students<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-maintaining-your-status\">Maintaining Your Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To fulfill the requirements of your J-1 Student Visa and UWM\u2019s exchange program, there are several guidelines you must follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>Full-Time Status<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an international exchange student, it is expected that you maintain full-time student status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most classes are worth three credits (sometimes called units on the website).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-time status for undergraduate students is 12-18 credits each semester. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-time status for graduate students is 8-12 credits each semester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Health Insurance<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You are&nbsp;<strong>required<\/strong>&nbsp;to purchase the health insurance policy that&nbsp;UWM&nbsp;has coordinated for all international students. The insurance plan is negotiated each year and the coverage dates and costs change each term. &nbsp;Students will pay for a semester or year depending on how long they will be studying at UWM. Charges are automatically applied to student\u2019s&nbsp;PAWS&nbsp;account at the beginning of each term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UWM does not&nbsp;require&nbsp;any&nbsp;vaccinations. For a list of&nbsp;recommended&nbsp;vaccinations, please check your housing contract book. You should also plan to bring a copy of your medical records with to the U.S. in case of emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/health-insurance-medical-records\/\" rel=\"\">More Information on Health Insurance<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Employment<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-b87d11ff-cbe6-49ef-ab06-22e60cd29ace\">J-1 Exchange students are eligible for part-time on-campus employment (20 hours per week maximum) but are\u00a0not\u00a0eligible to work off-campus. If interested in on-campus employment, please contact your advisor for more information on the employment process once you arrive on campus. You are not eligible to accept employment until you have received work authorization from UWM\u2019s International Student and Scholar Services office and obtained a Social Security card. If you would like to do an internship please contact an exchange coordinator.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">International Travel<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, travel outside of the United States is possible during your exchange. Please log into your ISSS Connect portal and request a travel signature at least two weeks prior to your travel dates. If you don\u2019t have a signature on your DS-2019, you will be able to leave the United States but not return.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Change of Address<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you move during your stay in the United States you must&nbsp;update your new address in PAWS&nbsp;no later than 10 days&nbsp;after moving.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Internship<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested in doing an internship before you return home, make sure you contact <a href=\"mailto:jgonzal@uwm.edu\">Jessica Gonzalez<\/a> as soon as possible. You MUST have permission for the internship before you start it, and there are specific conditions you must meet to maintain your visa status.&nbsp;Jessica will be happy to go over the details of the special work permission with&nbsp;an information session or individual appointment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\"><strong>Following Your Exchange Program<\/strong><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You have 30 days to leave the United States after the date on your DS-2019.&nbsp;Once that date has passed, you will not be eligible to enter the United States again as a J-1 student.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I can&#8217;t access my PAWS account. What should I do?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are encountering problems accessing the PAWS system due to an error related to your language settings, please complete the following steps on your computer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your internet browser, click on Tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Tools, click on Internet Options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Internet Options, click on the Languages button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Add and then add English (United States) [en-us].<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on English and then use the Move Up button to move it to the top of the list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Ok.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close your internet browser and then open it up again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access PAWS again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have other issues, please fill out a <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/paws\/paws-help-request\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/paws\/paws-help-request\/\">PAWS Help Request<\/a> with UWM Technical Support&nbsp;or email <a href=\"mailto:help@uwm.edu\">help@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I can&#8217;t register for classes. What should I do?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure you&#8217;ve completed your Credit Agreement on your <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/paws\/home\/\">PAWS account<\/a>. If you haven&#8217;t, please read and electronically sign the credit agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are getting an error message stating you do not meet the prerequisite course requirements, please email <a href=\"mailto:conways@uwm.edu\" type=\"mailto\" id=\"mailto:conways@uwm.edu\">Sue Conway<\/a>. Make sure you include&nbsp;your full name, the course number, title and section information, and your campus ID number in the email if possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are having any other problems with your enrollment, please email <a href=\"mailto:conways@uwm.edu\">Sue Conway<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What are mandatory\/segregated fees?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All students who take classes on campus are required to pay these fees. The fees support a variety of campus activities, and provide you access to services like the fitness center, the health center, public transportation and a variety of other services. For more information on&nbsp;what these fees are and&nbsp;what they cover, navigate to the Mandatory\/Segregated Fees section on the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/finances\/estimating-your-costs\/tuition\/\">Tuition &amp; Fees web page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">What are additional tuition fees?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some departments on campus charge additional tuition for their courses.&nbsp;You are not responsible for additional tuition unless it is for course materials.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Can I take online classes?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Online courses are NOT covered with your exchange agreement.&nbsp;You are required to pay all online tuition fees. In addition, you must take full-time courses (12 credits for undergraduate students, 8 credits for graduate students and 6 credits for graduate students who have a Teaching Assistantship) in addition to your online course. If the course is partially online and partially in person, this will count as an in-person course but you will have to pay the online course fees. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">I am not a native English Speaker. What classes are recommended for me?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EAP 120 \u2013 Grammar and Editing in English for Multilingual Students<br>EAP 145 \u2013 Practice in Academic Listening and Speaking<strong><br><\/strong>EAP 420 \u2013 Advanced Reading, Writing and Grammar Tune-up for Internationals<br>EAP 435 \u2013 Advanced Listening, Speaking and Notetaking Skills for Internationals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend you take EAP 120 and EAP 145 during your first semester at UWM if you scored <strong>below<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4.5 on TOEFL IBT after 1\/21\/26<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>79 on TOEFL IBT before 1\/21\/26<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6.5 on IELTS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>120 on Duolingo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How much will my time in the U.S. cost?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of your application, you had to show proof of funding totaling $16,000 for an academic year, and $8,000 for a semester of study. <strong>Your actual expenses, particularly if you want to live in a single room without a roommate will likely be much higher. <\/strong>Please refer to the Expected Costs tab on your Exchange Student Application for more details.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How much does University Housing cost?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rates vary based on your room type, and which options you choose. Some rooms also require that you purchase a meal plan. Please visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/rates\/\">University Housing Rates web page<\/a>&nbsp;for more details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">How do I make a payment on PAWS?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many options for making a payment on PAWS. Please&nbsp;visit <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finances\/finances\/billing-and-payment\/\">Billing &amp; Payments<\/a> for detailed information. If you still have questions or issues, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:finances@uwm.edu\">finances@uwm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Where can my family stay when they visit me?<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UWM offers <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/conferences-events\/guest-housing\/\">Guest Housing<\/a>. There are also a variety of hotels in the Milwaukee area. While there are no hotels in the immediate vicinity of campus, there are many in the downtown area, which is only a few miles from UWM. 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