Thinking about studying abroad? Sign up today for a free passport!

Do you have a passport?

If not, would you like to get one for FREE?

The CIEE Passport Caravan is coming to UW-Madison on September 18, 2019 and you’re invited to apply for a FREE passport! This is an exclusive offer, for selected students, and you are invited as an incoming member of a unit in the Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA).

If you meet the criteria below, you are encouraged to apply for this opportunity!

  1. A U.S. citizen
  2. In need of a new passport (and NOT A PASSPORT RENEWAL)
  3. Available September 18, 2019 for a short appointment on campus
  4. Current Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior enrolled at UW-Madison.

APPLY HERE by September 5, 2019. We will notify applicants of their status no later than September 6, 2019. While we cannot make a guarantee, we expect to be able to offer a free passport to most, if not all, students who apply. Spaces will be given first-come first-served. If you have already signed up, wonderful – you can expect to hear from us by September 6 if you haven’t heard back already.

Application link: https://go.wisc.edu/kmd4w4

More information:

Who is CIEE?

CIEE is a study abroad program provider. UW Study Abroad partners with CIEE to offer study abroad programs around the world to UW-Madison students.

What is the Passport Caravan?

This event is part of CIEE’s support of Generation Study Abroad™, an initiative to make study abroad possible for more U.S. students by breaking down barriers. The event is to help students get their first passport.

Why should I apply?

The current cost of a new passport is $145. By participating in the CIEE Passport Caravan at UW-Madison, you will receive information and assistance to apply for a passport, for FREE.

What can I do with my passport?

Study abroad, intern abroad, conduct research abroad, and so much more. UW Study Abroad and CIEE are committed to helping students explore programs and support their goals for international education. Passports for adults are valid for 10 years, and so you can use it for years to come.

Important: Attached is a document about how to apply for a passport. Please review the information there to know what you will need if you participate in the Passport Caravan. Additional information and assistance will be provided to students selected for the Passport Caravan.

Questions about the CIEE Passport Caravan? Contact Sara Lieburn or Kristin Calkins at International Academic Programs, UW-Madison.