WyoGlobal Community

Global Engagement Office

UW is a global university, with dozens of international partnerships and opportunities for UW faculty, students, and staff to study, connect, and conduct international research. With such a large international footprint, UW is well-situated for engaging alumni experiences, visiting faculty opportunities, and comprehensive learning opportunities for students from around the world.

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UW's international footprint spans the globe, stemming from research, partnerships, international students, and study abroad experiences. Check out our interactive maps to see our latest global activity. Scroll through the three maps to see our overall global footprint, where are students study abroad, and where are international students come from.

 

Global Partnerships

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UW Alumni Global Study Tours

The Alumni Travel Program, in conjunction with WyoGlobal, provides UW alumni opportunities to connect with fellow curious minds on faculty-led study tours that lead down the latest paths of research around the world. 2026 tours:

 

Mongolia Panoramas with Dr. John Koprowski 

British Rockstars with Dr. Kent Drummond

 

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WyoGlobal Alumni

We are committed to connecting and engaging with alumni worldwide. Whether you are a former international student, studied abroad, have international experience, are interested in global issues, or do work related to global engagement: you are a WyoGlobal alumni, and we'd love to connect.

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Global Events

Check out our events calendar to take part in international lectures, seminars, poster sessions, research discussions, and more. Recorded events are available on our YouTube page, or in the CGS events archive. Additionally, you can participate with UW in International Education Week, which occurs every November.

Global Engagement

J-1 Scholars and Professionals

UW sponsors J-1 Exchange Visitors in the Student, Professor, Research Scholar, Short-Term Scholar, and Student Intern categories.

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International professionals who already have obtained a position at UW must apply for an H-1B visa for “temporary worker” status. 

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The English Language Center supports visiting scholars both before arrival in Laramie, and to assist in getting involved in the community:

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The International Students & Scholars office provides wraparound support to all international students on campus, helping build community, provide support, and engage in unique experiences. Learn more:

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Discover Wyoming is a grant-funded program that showcases how UW is an icon of the American West and a leader in education, and is committed to advancing research, growing knowledge, and collaborating around the world.

Discover Wyoming 

J-1 Scholars and Professionals

UW connects globally, on campus and off

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WyoGlobal and its units thrive due to community support. From student emergency funds to community-developed scholarships and grants, the Wyoming community directly impacts the international capabilities of UW and of WyoGlobal, allowing our faculty and staff to innovate, research, and give back to Wyoming.

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