International Student Council

International Student Council Established in 1973, the International Student Council brings together international student organizations at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale.

Diversity. Culture. Community. The International Student Council (ISC) is one of the largest Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC). The ISC was formed in 1973 as an umbrella organization, which facilitates all registered international student associations on campus. ISC’s primary objective is to represent the interests of international students t

hat are studying and/or working at SIUC to organize activities and events which present the culture and traditions from most nations around the world and reveal the diversity of the SIUC campus.

Maybe being our Secretary is your calling!If you’re someone who keeps things organized, pays attention to the little det...
08/26/2026

Maybe being our Secretary is your calling!

If you’re someone who keeps things organized, pays attention to the little details, and genuinely wants to help make our international student community better, we’d love to have you on the team.

Our Secretary plays an important role in keeping ISC connected, organized, and moving forward. If you’ve been looking for a way to get more involved and make a meaningful impact, maybe this is your sign.

Deadline to apply is September 25.

Think this could be you? We’re waiting to hear from you.

Curious about the International Student Council?Want to meet new people, get involved, and find your place in SIU’s glob...
08/19/2026

Curious about the International Student Council?

Want to meet new people, get involved, and find your place in SIU’s global community? Stop by the International Student Council table at the Fall 2026 Involvement Fair!

Thursday, August 20, 2026
5:00–7:00 PM
Faner Plaza

Come meet the ISC Board, learn more about what we do, discover upcoming events, and ask us anything about campus life.

We’d love to meet you and welcome you into the Global Salukis community. See you there!

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Save the Date for the First International Coffee Hour of the SemesterTake a break, grab a cup of coffee, and connect wit...
08/19/2026

Save the Date for the First International Coffee Hour of the Semester

Take a break, grab a cup of coffee, and connect with friends—old and new—from around the world!

Join us for an afternoon of coffee, friendly conversation, and a chance to unwind as we wrap up the summer. Enjoy some coffee, light refreshments, and good company while meeting people from different corners of the world. Whether you’re an international student, a domestic student, faculty, staff, or simply looking to meet new people, everyone is welcome!

Date: August 21, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM *While classes are in session.
Location: Center for International Education (CIE)
425 Clocktower Dr., Carbondale, IL 62901

Come as you are, bring a friend, and stay awhile. We hope to see you there!

Hosted by Center for International Education.
Sponsored by the International Student Council (ISC) and International Friends Club (IFC).

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Welcome back, Global Salukis!Today marks the first day of the Fall 2026 semester, the beginning of another chapter, fill...
08/17/2026

Welcome back, Global Salukis!

Today marks the first day of the Fall 2026 semester, the beginning of another chapter, filled with new possibilities, familiar faces, and people we have yet to meet.

For those returning, may this semester bring you back to the people and places that make SIU feel like home. For those just beginning your journey, we hope you find friendships, communities, and little moments that make this place feel like home too.

Take the time to reconnect. Be curious enough to discover something new. And wherever this semester takes you, we hope you always find a place where you belong.

We are glad you are here!

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And just like that, International Student Orientation Week has come to an end!To our Fall 2026 international students, w...
08/16/2026

And just like that, International Student Orientation Week has come to an end!

To our Fall 2026 international students, we hope you’ve made new friends, discovered your new home, and found a community that makes you feel welcome.

Tomorrow marks the start of a new semester, and we hope you have the best first day! We can’t wait to see all the memories and experiences you’ll make along the way.

Welcome to SIU and to our international community!

A little look back at the World of Welcome!Our ISC board was excited to introduce our newest international students to t...
08/15/2026

A little look back at the World of Welcome!

Our ISC board was excited to introduce our newest international students to the different RSOs under the ISC umbrella and give them a chance to learn more about the communities they can get involved with at SIU.

Thank you to all the RSO leaders who came out to table and welcome our new Salukis! We also appreciate our ISC leaders for helping make WoW happen and being there throughout the event.

And a special thank you to the Center for International Education (CIE) for supporting us with everything we needed for the event!

We’re excited to see where this semester takes our newest international students. Here’s to a great start to Fall 2026!

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A little look at lunchtime during International Student Orientation!These are some of our newest international students ...
08/15/2026

A little look at lunchtime during International Student Orientation!

These are some of our newest international students joining SIU this Fall 2026! After a morning of orientation, everyone had the chance to enjoy some pizza, relax, and spend time getting to know one another.

We hope your time at SIU is filled with new friendships, great experiences, and plenty of moments to enjoy not only our campus, but Carbondale and the wonderful communities that make it home — both our local and international communities.

We’re so happy to have you here!

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We’re so excited to see the International Student Council featured by SIU News!A huge thank you to Pete Rosenbery for ta...
08/15/2026

We’re so excited to see the International Student Council featured by SIU News!

A huge thank you to Pete Rosenbery for taking the time to learn more about ISC and for putting together such a wonderful article highlighting our council, our mission, and the work we’re looking forward to this academic year. We truly appreciate you sharing our story with the SIU community!

We also want to give a special thank you to our ISC President, Mehak, for providing the information and sharing ISC’s vision for the year ahead, and to our advisor, Tina, for her continued support and for creating a new recognition initiative for ISC members this year.

We’re grateful for everyone who helps make ISC what it is, and we’re excited for everything that’s ahead in 2026–2027!

Read the full article: https://news.siu.edu/2026/08/081326-international-student-council-set-for-upcoming-academic-year.php

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A little look back at Wednesday’s International Student Orientation!Yesterday, we had the chance to welcome our newest i...
08/14/2026

A little look back at Wednesday’s International Student Orientation!

Yesterday, we had the chance to welcome our newest international students to SIU and help them get started on their new journey here in Carbondale.

From learning more about campus to meeting new people and getting familiar with their new home, it was so nice seeing everyone come together. We’re so excited to have you here and can’t wait to see all the memories and friendships you’ll make along the way!

Welcome to SIU, everyone!

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