A professional staff of International Student and Scholar Advisors assist international students and scholars before their arrival on campus, upon their arrival on campus, while pursuing their studies and research or teaching, and in preparing
them for their return home.
Academic Support
- Enrollment
- Academic Program
- Academic Support Referral Services
Immigration Advisement
- Monitor
- Advise
- Assist the International Student and Scholar with Specific F-1 or J-1 Program Procedures:
- Obtaining a Visa and Entering the U.S.
- Maintaining Non-immigrant Student/Scholar Status
- Processing Student/Scholar Applications for Immigration Benefits
- Program Extensions
- Transfer of Schools
- Employment
- Reinstatement to Student/Scholar Status
- Visits Abroad and Reentry
- Change of Status
- Departure or Termination of Status
- Spouse/Dependent Documentation
- Information on the 2-year Home Country Physical Presence
Requirement (J-1)
Cross-Cultural Experiences
- Campus Activities
- Community Activities
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Advisement to the Council of International Students and Organizations (COISO), the umbrella organization for
over 30 international student organizations, which provides a variety of cross-cultural activities.
Assistance with Personal and Other Matters
- Housing
- Taxes
- Coping with Crises
- Financial Advisement
- Short-Term, Small, Emergency Loans
- Medical Insurance Information and Assistance with Necessary Procedures
- Liaison with Sponsoring Embassies and Agencies
- Any Personal Concerns
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