{"id":861,"date":"2025-07-03T10:57:58","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T15:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/?page_id=861"},"modified":"2026-02-19T11:57:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T17:57:44","slug":"international-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/international-services\/","title":{"rendered":"International Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"hero\">\n    <div class=\"hero__wrap\">\n        <div class=\"hero__media\">\n                        <picture>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/06\/WSU_International-Students-2022-08-14_115832.jpg\" alt=\"placeholder\">\n            <\/picture>\n                     \n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"hero__container\">\n                        <div class=\"hero__content\">\n                <div class=\"hero__text\">\n                                        <h1 class=\"hero__title\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">International Services<\/h1>                    <div class=\"hero__description\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\">\n                        <p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Winona State University can help you achieve your academic and professional goals. We\u2019ll guide you through the process from applying to WSU, filing for a visa, arriving on campus, and more.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/international\/\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button--\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Apply to WSU<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"secnav\">\n    <div class=\"secnav__content\">\n    <ul id=\"menu-international-student-services\" class=\"menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-1264\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1264\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/international-services\/next-steps-after-admission\/\">Next Steps after Admission<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-1262\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1262\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/international-services\/visa-rules-regulations\/\">Visa Rules &amp; Regulations<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-1260\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1260\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/international-services\/cross-cultural-scholarship-program\/\">Cross-Cultural Scholarship Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-1271\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-1271\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/international-services\/employment-information\/\">Employment Information<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-1265\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-1265\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/support\/international-services\/#events\">Programs &amp; Events<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--purple\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                    <div class=\"panel__header\">\n                <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                                    <div id= \"apply-today\" class=\"h2\">Apply Today<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Winona State University is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/admissions\/apply\/international\/\">accepting applications<\/a> for the 2026-2027 academic year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n    <div class=\"event mb-1 wsu-block\">\n        <div class=\"event__date\">\n   <div>Aug<\/div>\n   <div>17<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event__content\">\n   <div class=\"event__title\">Last Day to Arrive at Winona State<\/div>\n   <div class=\"event__info\"><p>Give yourself time to get settled and ready for the new semester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"event mb-1 wsu-block\">\n        <div class=\"event__date\">\n   <div>Aug<\/div>\n   <div>18<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event__content\">\n   <div class=\"event__title\">International Student Orientation Begins<\/div>\n   <div class=\"event__info\"><p>The New International Student Orientation (NISO) is a 3-day program to help you succeed at Winona State.<\/p>\n<p>All new international students\u00a0must attend NISO.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"event mb-1 wsu-block\">\n        <div class=\"event__date\">\n   <div>Aug<\/div>\n   <div>24<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event__content\">\n   <div class=\"event__title\">Classes Begin<\/div>\n   <div class=\"event__info\"><p>Fall 2026 classes begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spring 2027<\/h3>\n\n\n    <div class=\"event mb-1 wsu-block\">\n        <div class=\"event__date\">\n   <div>Jan<\/div>\n   <div>05<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event__content\">\n   <div class=\"event__title\">Last Day to Arrive at Winona State<\/div>\n   <div class=\"event__info\"><p>Give yourself time to get settled and ready for the new semester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"event mb-1 wsu-block\">\n        <div class=\"event__date\">\n   <div>Jan<\/div>\n   <div>06<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event__content\">\n   <div class=\"event__title\">Student Orientation Begins<\/div>\n   <div class=\"event__info\"><p>The New International Student Orientation (NISO) is a 3-day program to help you succeed at Winona State.<\/p>\n<p>All new international students\u00a0must attend NISO.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"event mb-1 wsu-block\">\n        <div class=\"event__date\">\n   <div>Jan<\/div>\n   <div>11<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"event__content\">\n   <div class=\"event__title\">Classes Begin<\/div>\n   <div class=\"event__info\"><p>Spring 2027 classes begin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"events\">Programs &amp; Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome to enjoy many cross-cultural programs and events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have an idea for an event or program, let us know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">Cultural Caf\u00e9s<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\">Each month during the semester, Cultural Caf\u00e9s bring students and community members together to explore different cultures through food, music, dance, and more.<\/div>\n   \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share your own culture with others by signing up to host a future Cultural Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/about\/events\/category\/student-life\/support-services\/equity-inclusive-excellence\/\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button-- cta-button--light\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>See Upcoming Caf\u00e9s<\/span>\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a href=\"https:\/\/m.signupgenius.com\/#!\/showSignUp\/10C0D4FA5AC22A7F5C43-55359608-2025\" class=\"wsu-link cta-button cta-button--external cta-button--lime cta-button-- cta-button--light\" data-animation=\"fade-in-up\" data-animate=\"true\" >\n    <span>Host a Cultural Caf\u00e9<\/span>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/WSU_International-Students-2023-03-18_172345-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Two female students dressed in traditional cultural clothing have a conversation.\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel feature-panel--reverse\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">International Night<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\">Held each Spring semester, International Night showcases performances and food from around the world.<\/div>\n   \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/WSU_International-Students-Dance-2022-03-26_164408-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Two international students dressed in traditional cultural clothing perform a dance.\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--purple\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">Day Trips<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\"><\/div>\n   \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International students can experience Minnesota and Wisconsin attractions like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mallofamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mall of America<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotarylights.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotary Lights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mnstatefair.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minnesota State Fair<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mtlacrosse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mt. La Crosse Ski area<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/niagaracave.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Niagra Cave<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/WSU_International-Students-2023-08-03_105435-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"A large group of international students pose together while on a trip to a ski lodge.\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block feature-panel feature-panel--reverse\">\n    <div class=\"feature-panel__content\">\n        <div class=\"feature-panel__main\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__title h2\">Friendship Family Program<\/div>\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__description\">Many international students want to know more about how Americans live, but few have opportunities to meet American families while going to college in the United States. <\/div>\n   \n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Friendship Family program, WSU international students are connected with American families who volunteer to invite students into their lives for a semester (or more).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll be able to share stories, learn about each other\u2019s culture, and perhaps celebrate holidays together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Volunteer families are not expected to provide financial support or housing for international students.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"feature-panel__media\">\n   <div class=\"feature-panel__image\">\n       <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/student-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/08\/WSU_International-Students-2022-08-14_133745-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"A group of international students hang out together in a park in Winona.\">\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n    \n<div id=\"\" class=\"panel panel--relative panel--white\">\n    <div class=\"panel__container\">                    <div class=\"panel__header\">\n                <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                                    <div id= \"contact-equity-&amp;-inclusive-excellence\" class=\"h2\">Contact Equity &amp; Inclusive Excellence<\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"panel__main\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--50\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Office of Equity &amp; Inclusive Excellence\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5595<\/p>\n<p>P.O. 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