ISSS News - November 2023
Announcements
ISSS Closed for In-Person Services Thanksgiving Week; Remote Services Available Through Noon Nov. 22
ISSS will closed for in-person services the week of November 20, 2023.ISSS will provide remote advising Monday, November 20 through noon Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Remote appointments can be booked 6 days in advance.The university, including ISSS, will be closed from noon Wednesday, November 22 t...
Protect Yourself from Scams - Fall 2023 Edition
Several students have reported receiving emails regarding on-campus employment that are scams. To determine if an offer is a scam, look out for typos or errors in the messaging or an offer that is 鈥榯oo good to be true鈥. If you are looking for on campus employment, on-campus positions are listed on t...
International Peer Mentor and Mentee Applications Open!
ISSS is excited to announce that applications for the International Student Peer Mentor Program are open.New international students can apply to be mentees.Students who have completed at least 2 semesters at CU 麻豆影院 may apply to be peer mentors.聽International Student Peer Mentor Application & Dea...
International Festival 2024 Food, Booth, and Performance Applications LIVE!
鈥淟ights, Camera, IFest!鈥滱pplications to host a booth at IFest 2024 are now open! Join us to celebrate CU 麻豆影院鈥檚 diverse international culture in this fantastic event. This year鈥檚 theme is 鈥ovies! So be prepared for an extravagant night full of prizes, fun, and culture. Through IFest, students ha...
International Education Week 2023 Including a Call for Photographs!
To highlight International Education Week (November 13-17, 2023), International Student and Scholar Services is facilitating a photo submission and sharing event.聽We invite our international students and scholars to submit a photograph that captures your international education experience. These pho...
ISSS Fall 2023 Graduation Reception is December 21!
Fall 2023 international student graduates and their guests are invited to attend an ISSS graduation reception on Thursday, December 21. Light refreshments, photo opportunities, and a relaxing atmosphere to mingle with other international graduates and ISSS staff will be provided. There is no require...
Making the Most of Your Experience in the United States
Make Local ConnectionsIt may be easy to connect with other international students, especially those who are also from your home country, but take advantage of the fact that you have access to local connections here in the US and in 麻豆影院! However, it is important to note that how people make frien...
Did You Miss the Housing Fair? Check Out Ralphie's List for Housing Options.
Ralphie鈥檚 List聽is your only university-affiliated resource for housing listings that are curated for students. The Ralphie鈥檚 List database lists rentals in the area, has a searchable roommate database, and allows students to list sublets for free.Get in touch with 鈦燨ff-Campus Housing & Neighborhood...
Immigration News
The Importance of Attending In-Person Classes
The 麻豆影院 offers several instruction modes for courses. You can learn more about the different instruction modes on this Office of the Registrar webpage. The different instruction modes offer students helpful flexibility when it comes to creating a schedule that works well f...
Are You an International Student in F-1 Status Completing Your Academic Program Fall 2023? Here are some important reminders.
Let ISSS Know!If you are graduating this semester:Complete the ISSS Confirmation of Final Semester e-form (available in the MyISSS portal).If you plan to defend your dissertation or thesis prior to the start of the Spring 2024 term:Email ISSS as soon as possible so that ISSS can provide important in...
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