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General University Information
The Department of International Student and Scholar Services
(ISSS) represents the needs and interests of the University
of Miami international community and provides support services
and programs for international students, scholars, observers
and academic departments at UM. Over 1500 international students
(undergraduate and graduate), 335 international scholars (professors
and researchers), and 590 international observers from approximately
113 countries are studying, teaching, conducting research
and observing at UM.
International students and scholars face some unique challenges
as well as opportunities while pursuing their academic goals
at UM. The professional and dedicated ISSS staff provides
expert advice, services, programs, and information aimed at
supporting their educational endeavors and enriching their
U.S. experience over the entire course of their stay. ISSS
support services and programs encompass:
• Pre-Arrival Information
• International Student Orientation
• International Scholar Orientation
• Immigration Advising for Students and Scholars in
F-1 and J-1 Status
• Employment Information and Authorization
• CINTAX Online Tax Preparation Program
• Federal Income Tax Session
• Liaison with Sponsoring Embassies, Government and
Agencies
• Short-Term, Small Emergency Loans
• Assistance with Personal and Adjustment Problems
• Assistance in Coping with Crises
• Advocacy
• Host-Family/Friends Program (HFFP)
• International Spouses Club (ISC)
• Advisory Committee of International Students (ACIS)
• Support for COISO: International Student Club and
Cultural Student Clubs
On the ISSS website you will find detailed information regarding
each of these services and programs. Please do not hesitate
to contact us should you have any questions or require additional
information. Our contact information is provided below. We
look forward to assisting you.
International Student and Scholar Services Staff:
Director - Teresa de la Guardia tdelaguardia@miami.edu
Associate Director - Claudia Zitzmann czitzmann@miami.edu
Assistant Director - Cristina Florez cflorez@miami.edu
Assistant Director - Kristin Pongé kponge@miami.edu
Secretary - Marie Casimir mcasimir@miami.edu
Secretary - Valarie Williams vwilliams@miami.edu
International Student and Scholar Services
University of Miami
5600 Merrick Drive, Building 21-F
Coral Gables, FL 33124-5550
Telephone: 305.284.2928
Fax: 305.284.3409
isss@miami.edu
www.miami.edu/internationalservices
The ISSS office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
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