International Student & Scholar Services

A Home Away from Home

Incoming Students

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Immigration Process

ISSS is here to help you obtain your immigration documents, provide you with an orientation upon arrival, and make sure you are adjusting to life in the U.S.! 

Learn About the Process

Before You Arrive

Moving to a new country is both exciting and difficult. Our pre-arrival guide is designed to help you prepare for arrival in the United States.

Read the Pre-Arrival Guide

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Orientation

International Student Orientation covers important immigration, employment, and academic information specifically of interest to international students.

Attend Orientation

Current Students

Immigration Responsibilities

F-1 and J-1 students are responsible for understanding and complying with immigration law. Advisors in our office are here to help - please stop by ISSS or email us with any questions.

Know Rour Responsibilities

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Get Involved with ISSS

Join your fellow international students and take part in ISSS events on campus!

Explore Activities

Graduating this Semester?

If you are graduating this semester, it is important you understand your options for Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 students and Academic Training for J-1 students.

Learn about OPT

Learn about Academic Training

J-1 Scholars & Student Interns

J-1 Exchange Visitor Program

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to bring exchange visitors to the United States to research, teach, and intern. Learn about the J-1 Scholars & Student Intern program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.ÌýÌý

International students from 114

countries attend Â鶹ÊÓƵ

ISSS is responsible for 1,530

F-1 & J-1 students and scholars

ISSS welcomed 360 plus

international students to campus in Fall 2024