ISSS News - October 2024
Announcements
Sponsored student and Fulbright advising limited to email October 7-10
For students sponsored by Aramco, the Kuwait Cultural Office, the Embassy of Oman, and the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM), as well as Fulbright students and scholars, advising will be limited to email advising October 7-10, 2024.No in-person or phone services will be available.During this tim...
ISSS website upgrade: Impacts anticipated
The ISSS website will be upgraded to a newer version at the end of October/beginning of November. This will result in issues accessing ISSS webpages and files hosted on our website.ISSS will have to manually re-link all files currently hosted on our website. It will take a considerable amount of tim...
Boulder Friends of International 麻豆淫院 (BFIS)
Would you like to connect with a local resident/family for social outings and activities? Complete the Boulder Friends of International 麻豆淫院 (BFIS) Application e-form in the MyISSS Portal under 鈥淕eneral Forms.鈥漈he form is not currently available, as applications are not currently openEstablished...
ISSS fall 2024 graduation reception is Thursday, December 19, 2024!
The fall 2024 reception for graduating students and their guests will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024. ISSS will provide light refreshments, photo opportunities, and a relaxing atmosphere to mingle with other international graduates. There is no required dress code, no RSVP is required.When:...
October is Domestic Violence/ Intimate Partner Abuse Awareness Month
The Office of Victim Assistance (OVA), the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) and International 麻豆淫院 and Scholar Services (ISSS) at CU Boulder recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). First observed in October 1981, this month serves as a national 鈥淒ay of...
International student Career Services resources
Career Services helps international students navigate the U.S. job market to increase success in finding a job or internship. Our career development advisors can help you understand what you want to do, and how to get there. Check out these great resources to support your career planning!Internation...
Immigration News
Why attending coursework in-person is a MUST to maintain your status!
On-campus presence is required each fall and spring semester for international students to maintain their F-1 status. This means you must enroll in and attend in-person courses that require physical attendance for classes, exams, and other essential aspects of the class.For both undergraduate and gr...
Extending your F-1 program end date
Is your F-1 program/I-20 end date approaching and you still have academic requirements left to complete your degree?If you will not complete your current degree requirements by the end date indicated on your I-20 and you wish to remain in the United States in F-1 status while completing your degree...
Drop Advising Required Hold (fall 2024)
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...
Post-completion OPT reporting reminders
Are you currently authorized for post-completion OPT? Review the following reporting requirements:聽While authorized for post-completion OPT, you are still in F-1 status. Immigration regulations require you to report changes regarding employment status, employer, address, name, citizenship, and conta...
Are you an international student in F-1 status completing your academic program fall 2024? Here are some important reminders
Notify ISSSIf you are completing your degree requirements in fall 2024: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 January 13, 2025, the start of the spring 2025 term:Email ISSS as soon as possible...
Events
Register by Oct 21: A Community Beyond Borders- International Faculty Luncheon
The Office of Faculty Affairs and International Student and Scholar Services invite international faculty to enjoy conversation, community, and a catered lunch on November 12, 2024, 12 to 1p.m. in the Center for Community (C4C) Flatirons Room. This luncheon will feature special guest Diana Ruth Sala...
Community Corner
Monthly mobile food pantry
The Basic Needs Center鈥檚 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 &...
Research participation opportunity: International students & pets
Calling all international students in the U.S.!Do you have a pet while you are studying in the U.S.?Have you thought about having a pet?Or maybe you are not interested in having a pet, while in the U.S. or at all?We want to hear from you!You do NOT need to currently have a pet to participate!Tufts U...
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