Hosting department

Hosting an international faculty member/scholar requires documentation and attention to strict procedures. Due to the visa regulations and requirements, U.S. embassies and consulates require foreign scholars to have personal interviews prior to receiving a visa. In order to help bring international faculty members/scholars to UW-La Crosse in a timely manner, the International Education & Engagement (IEE) office encourages each hosting department and college to:

View Host Department Overview and Procedures
Invite scholars as early as possible. Allow a minimum of three months from the date IEE receives the all of the completed documentation before the anticipated arrival date of scholars.
Make sure forms are complete and all supporting documents are attached before submitting to IEE. - Contact Miranda Panzer, mpanzer@uwlax.edu for the forms.
Notify IEE as soon as your scholar arrives on campus and bring him/her to IEE to check in within ten days of his/her arrival.
Notify IEE within ten days of the completion of the scholar's program.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Miranda Panzer.