UW-Madison's I-17 Program Authorization Status
| This Page Last Updated |
|---|
| 09/24/2026 |
| Description |
| All active UW-Madison academic programs in the current semester are shown in addition to each program’s program length and student I-20 eligibility status. |
| Report URL |
| https://tableau.wisconsin.edu/#/views/UW-MadisonsI-17ProgramAuthorizationStatus/HomePage?:iid=1 |
| Data Cookbook URL (requires authorization) |
| https://uwmadison.datacookbook.com/institution/reports/66255/versions/87073 |
| Data Domain(s) |
| Academic Planning |
| Data Source Information |
| Lumen |
| Data View Information |
| Academic Plan, Academic Subplan, Lumen Program Proposals |
| Responsible Office |
| Data, Academic Planning & Institutional Research |
Definitions
| Name | Functional Definition | Data Domains |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Award Level | Academic degree level corresponding to an academic award, i.e. bachelor's, master's, professional, doctoral, and other. | Academic Planning, Student Record |
| Academic Plan | An area of study--such as a major, minor, or certificate--that is within an academic career. |
Academic Planning, Student Record |
| Academic Subplan | An academic subplan distinguishes a strand of activity within an academic plan or type of major that can be declared by a student. Can be a named option (OPT), honors (HON), or a track (TRK) associated in a plan code. |
Academic Planning, Student Record |
| I-17 Initial School Certification Form | A document indicating that an institution is authorized by Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP) to issue I-20s to international students and enroll them in authorized programs. An institution’s I-17 includes a list of programs authorized to enroll international students. |
Academic Planning |
| I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status | A document issued to an international student by an institution authorized by Student Exchange and Visitor Programs (SEVP) to enroll international students. To be issued an I-20 the student must be admitted to a program and provide proof of adequate financial support. This document is needed to apply for an F-1 visa. |
Academic Planning |
| School/College of Academic Plan | Indicates the school/college that has ownership of the academic plan. |
Academic Planning, Student Record |