Welcome International Students and Scholars!

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) proudly serves as the liaison between international students and scholars, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Our office assists with the requirements to maintain F-1 or J-1 visa status monitored by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State.

Visa Categories can be found on the NAFSA Immigration Classifications and Employment Chart.

ISSS has created a reference NAFSA Visa Chart for your review.

Our Mission: The Office of International Student and Scholar Services supports international students and scholars educational and professional goals and outcomes throughout their immigration life cycle by ensuring compliance with federal regulations and university policy through advising and advocacy.

Our Vision: To be the leading campus authority on immigration regulations for all international students, faculty, and staff by providing high quality advising services and advocacy.

All students and scholars should access their ISSS Gateway Portal for requests, updates to their information, and to receive the latest documents related to their immigration status which has been issued by their international advisor. This includes requesting a Form I-20 or DS-2019, and maintaining their status, employment, and work authorization.

For assistance with logging into the portal be sure to review the information here.  Initial Students should follow the Check-in Process once they have entered the United States. Current students can meet with international advisors by scheduling an appointment using our Advising Services.