{"id":3822,"date":"2023-03-28T15:06:07","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T20:06:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/arrival-transportation-to-campus\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T11:33:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:33:35","slug":"important-info-early-arrivals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/important-info-early-arrivals\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Information for Early Arrivals (Spring 2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<p>International students who are starting at UWM this spring are eligible to enter the U.S. beginning December 27.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UWM is observing a holiday break from December 22, 2025 through January 2, 2026. Most physical on-campus offices will be closed to in-person visitors during this time. The Center for International Education Main Office (Garland 138) will be closed to in-person visitors but our staff is working virtually and can be reached by calling +1 414-229-4846 or emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:isss@uwm.edu\">isss@uwm.edu<\/a>&nbsp;during&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regular business hours<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2025\/11\/Winter-Break-Office-Hours-1-1.png\" alt=\"Calendar of UWM Winter Break Office Closures\" class=\"wp-image-7665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2025\/11\/Winter-Break-Office-Hours-1-1.png 1080w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2025\/11\/Winter-Break-Office-Hours-1-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2025\/11\/Winter-Break-Office-Hours-1-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2025\/11\/Winter-Break-Office-Hours-1-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/600\/2025\/11\/Winter-Break-Office-Hours-1-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-considerations\">Important considerations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Arrange your housing in advance:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Students living on campus:&nbsp;<\/strong>Pay attention to your move-in date as stated in your&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uwm.edu\/housingportal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">housing contract<\/a>. If you arrive earlier, be sure to make arrangements for temporary housing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Students living off-campus:<\/strong>&nbsp;Use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/housing\/off-campus-housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">off-campus housing resources<\/a>&nbsp;to make your housing arrangements. Do not wait until you arrive in Milwaukee to arrange your housing; most landlords will also be celebrating holidays and not be available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepare for Milwaukee weather:&nbsp;<\/strong>January is one of Milwaukee&#8217;s coldest months; snow and ice are common. Come prepared with a warm winter coat, hat, mittens\/gloves, scarf and appropriate footwear.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete arrival-check in:&nbsp;<\/strong>After you arrive in the U.S., you must&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/arrival-check-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">complete arrival check-in<\/a>, available in your&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.uwm.edu\/isssconnectlogin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ISSS Connect portal<\/a>&nbsp;30 days prior to the start date on your I-20.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buy groceries and other essentials:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/finding-food-and-essentials\/\">View a\u00a0list\u00a0of nearby grocery stores, pharmacies, and places to shop<\/a> for home furnishings, winter clothing, and more.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/netnutrition.sa.uwm.edu\/NetNutrition\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food service on campus<\/a>\u00a0will be limited prior to the start of classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Post-arrival campus resources:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/uwm.edu\/deanofstudents\/assistance\/food-pantry\/\">Food Pantry<\/a>:&nbsp;<\/strong>UWM&#8217;s food pantry offers free food for those who are facing financial difficulties.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Health &amp; Wellness Center<\/a>:&nbsp;<\/strong>If you have a health-related concern or need to talk to a mental health professional, please call 414-229-7429 to schedule an appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emergency Services:&nbsp;<\/strong>If you have a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UWM Police<\/a>&nbsp;414-229-9911, for immediate assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-4007\"><nav aria-label=\"Sidebar\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border \"><div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">New Student Welcome Information<\/div><ul>\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/new-student-overview\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>New Student Overview<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/international-admissions\/international-student-processing-fee\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>International Student Processing Fee<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=''><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/get-your-i-20-apply-for-a-visa\/\" class=\"\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><span>Get Your Immigration Document &amp; 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