ISSS News - January 2025
Announcements
University closure: January 20, 2025
The University of Colorado Boulder, including ISSS, will be closed January 20, 2025 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. ISSS will resume normal services Tuesday, January 21, 2025.A complete list of university holidays is available on the Human Resources website.
Supporting CU Boulder's international community through times of change
As we approach the transition in U.S. presidential administration and Congress on January 20, 2025, we understand that this time of change may bring feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. While changes to U.S. immigration laws and policies may occur in the future, ISSS does not have information about...
Apply to receive free enrollment in the Personal Trainer Prep Course; Application deadline Jan. 12
In collaboration with the CU Impact Grant, we are excited to share a unique opportunity for first generation, and/or historically underrepresented students to participate in the Personal Training Prep course, earn an accredited certification, and interview to become a personal trainer at The Rec. B...
Undergraduate students: Register for an English language course LING 3200
Would you like to sharpen your accuracy and build confidence using English with professors and classmates, as well as in course assignments? LING 3200 Academic Oral Communication in English is ideal for first, second, and third-year international undergraduate students who would like to improve thei...
Enroll now in English language courses for graduate students and visiting scholars
Polish your English language skills with classes at CU Boulder’s International English Center (IEC). Our 10-week 2-credit courses are designed for international graduate students as well as visiting scholars and researchers at CU Boulder. Participants build and refine their English communication ski...
Immigration News
Full-time enrollment requirements
Â鶹ÒùÔº in F-1 and J-1 status are required to maintain full-time enrollment each fall and spring semester to maintain nonimmigrant visa status.A full course of study is defined as:Undergraduate students: At least 12 credit hoursGraduate students: At least 5 graduate credit hours or a combination of...
Drop Advising Required Hold (spring 2025)
Immigration regulations require students in F-1 and J-1 status to be enrolled in a full-time course load each fall and spring semester to maintain nonimmigrant visa status. Full-time enrollment is only required in the summer if it is your first or last semester of enrollment.Drop Advising Required H...
Updated Exchange Visitor Skills List released
On December 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of State released an updated Exchange Visitor Skills List. The Skills List is one of the factors used to determine whether a J-1 exchange visitor and their dependents, if applicable, are subject to the 212(e) two-year home country physical presence requiremen...
Community Corner
Monthly mobile food pantry
The Basic Needs Center’s mobile food pantries are free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Registration is required. Attendees may receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes.Mobile Food Pantry Information &...
Calling all global citizens: Be a cultural bridge builder!
Are you an international student with a passion for sharing your culture? Do you want to make a lasting impact on local high school students? Montbello High School's "Global Ambassadors" club is seeking enthusiastic volunteers like you!Why Join?Inspire the next generation of global citizensShare you...
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