(Adapted with permission from the University of Wisconsin-Madison's IAP document by the same name)

• Section 1: Institute for Study Abroad Programs (ISAP) Policy Guidelines for the Conduct of International Programs in the UW System
  • General Information
  • UW-Platteville Policy Limitations on the Safety and Welfare of Participants
  • FERPA
• Section 2: Academics
  • Credits
  • Expectations
  • Registration from Abroad
• Section 3: Cost of Studying Abroad
  • Cost of Study Abroad
  • Financial Aid
  • Scholarships
• Section 4: Cancellation/Withdrawal and Refund Policy
  • Handling Cash When Overseas
  • How to Handle Money Safely
  • Sending Money Overseas
• Section 5: Preparing for a Host Country and Culture
  • Find Out about the Host Country
  • Preparing for Another Culture
  • How to Help Students Help Themselves
• Section 6: Preparing for Travel
  • Documents
  • Travel Arrangements
  • Packing and Housing
• Section 7: While Abroad
  • What Parents can do to stay informed
  • Culture Shock
  • Reverse Culture Shock
  • Communication With Your Student While He or She is Abroad
  • Visiting Your Student Overseas
• Section 8: Safety and Security Aboard
  • Safety and Security
  • Personal Safety for Female Travelers
  • Safety Precautions for Times of Political/Social Unrest or Conflict
  • Emergency Phone System
• Section 9: Health and Medical Insurance
  • Health and Diet
  • Medical Insurance and CISI
  • Frequently Asked Questions Regarding CISI Health Insurance
  • Physical Exams and Vaccinations
  • Prescriptions