International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) now requires students to make an appointment online to secure an advising session for each day of the week. We will no longer be accepting walk-ins to consult with an international student advisor. Advising appointments times are: Monday and Thursday: 9 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday… read more
Immigration Updates
Maintaining Status: Stay Enrolled Full-Time
The add/drop deadline for undergraduates is Monday, April 1. If you’re thinking about dropping a class, don’t forget about the potential impact on your immigration status. All F-1 and J-1 international students must be enrolled for a full-time course load. Undergraduates must be enrolled for 12 credit hours and graduate… read more
Inviting Family & Friends to Visit
Inviting family and friends to visit you is a great opportunity and you can assist your invitee in getting their visitor visa. ISSS cannot provide you with any document, but we can give you advice on what you need to do. Recommendations: Write an invitation letter, in English and in… read more
Remote Advising for Students
Have a quick question for an International Student Advisor? No need to go all the way to the ISSS. ISSS will come to you – on campus! ISSS is now offering remote advising services for international students every Thursday. No appointment is necessary. Date: Every Thursday through April 25, 2013… read more
Apply Now for Post-Completion OPT for Spring Graduation
Are you an F-1 student interested in gaining work experience after completing your degree? If so, you should consider applying for Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT allows students in valid F-1 status to gain up to 12 months of work experience in their field of study. We recommend that you… read more
Spring Break Travel: Are you prepared?
Are you traveling during Spring Break? Make sure that you have the appropriate immigration documents. Review Your I-20 or DS-2019 Don’t forget to check your I-20/DS-2019 for a valid travel signature: Look at page 3 of the I-20 (F-1 students) or page 1 of the DS-2019 (J-1 students/scholars) and check… read more