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Welcome to the University of Kansas International Support Services’ (ISS) page!

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10/14/2026

📢 2026 Betty Grimwood Thanksgiving Homestay applications are live now!!

Apply by Friday, November 6th using the QR code on flyer or the link in our bio.

We welcome all international students to apply for the 72nd Annual Betty Grimwood Thanksgiving Program. This program offers international students an opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving (November 26th) with a host family from the local community and have an authentic U.S. cultural experience.

You can choose to visit for the day only or an extended stay if any hosts are interested.

ISS administers this program; we match students and host families based on preference and availability. Questions? Visit the ISS website or email [email protected].

10/12/2026

🌿 Join us for our October Meet & Mingle Café!

Take a break, connect with others, and enjoy some time surrounded by nature. 🌳☕

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 21 ⏰ Time: 3 – 4:30 PM 📍 Location: CAPS Community Space, Room 452, Level 4 of the Kansas Union

At 3:30 PM, we’ll head outdoors for a leisurely walk beneath the trees, enjoy the beauty of nature, and share conversations about friendship, connection, and international student experiences. 💚

☕ Light refreshments will be provided!
We’d love to see you there!

✨ Please sign up using the QR code on the flyer or the link in our bio.

09/25/2026

📢 ISS Fall Break Trip to Baldwin City: Maple Leaf Festival.

We are super excited to announce that we will be organizing another Fall Break Trip to Maple Leaf Festival, which is the largest and longest-running fall family festival in the region.

Get your tickets now!! Use the QR code on the flyer or the link in our bio to purchase the tickets and join us on this fun trip.

All students and their friends and families are welcome to join us on this trip. Only children 4+ y/o can ride the bus.

Date: Saturday, October 17
Time: 10AM - 3:00PM (includes transportation time)
Location: Pick up and drop off at Ascher Plaza, Kansas Union.

For any questions, email [email protected]

09/22/2026

Fall adventure loading… 🍁✨ We’re heading out to Clinton Lake for a 5–7 mile hike full of prairie views, lakeside trails, and good energy. You can sign up using the link in bio.
Bring your friends, your water bottle, and come ready to spot some wildlife! 🌾🦌

09/21/2026

The upcoming ISS Atlas event is featuring the beautiful country of Sri Lanka! In this event, the Sri Lankan Student Association will give a 15 - 20min presentation about Sri Lanka, followed by fun activities, entertainment, and traditional Sri Lankan food. There will be free souvenir as well.

Date & Time: Tuesday, October 6, 4-5pm
Location: 3 West Reading Rm, Watson Library

Come join us to learn more about Sri Lanka, make new friends, try some delicious food, and show your support for our wonderful presenters!

ISS Atlas events are open to the entire KU community, as well as friends and family. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌎✨

09/17/2026

Meet & Mingle Cafe (MMC) September Meetup!

09/09/2026

📢 Our first Meet & Mingle Café (MMC) is just ONE week away! ✨☕️

Join us next Wednesday, September 16, from 3:00–4:30 PM at the CAPS Community Space located in Kansas Union, floor 4 (Room 452) for our first MMC event. Registration recommended: sign up using the QR code on flyer or the link in our bio.

💬 Theme: Making Friends & Building Community

Here’s what to expect:
 - Themed conversations  - Friendship bracelet making - Introduction to campus resources - Relaxation space with massage chairs - Coffee, tea & snacks

MMC is open to ALL KU students! Come by, take a break, meet someone new, share experiences, and spend some time with us. 🌱

We can’t wait to see you there! 💕 ❤️💙

09/03/2026

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨
Please note these upcoming closures: 🏈 Sept. 4: Strong Hall (the building) closes at 3:30 p.m.
🏢 Sept. 11: ISS Office closed from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
📞📧 ISS staff will remain available by phone and email on both days. Thank you for your patience and understanding! 💙❤️
InternationalStudentsAtKU

09/02/2026

Atlas: Honduras 🇭🇳
A big thank you to everyone who joined us and showed their support! We loved celebrating and learning about Honduras together. 💙

06/09/2026

Last month, on May 12, a group of our international students, accompanied by a faculty advisor from the School of Music, attended the 54th Annual Good Neighbor Award Luncheon in Kansas City.

The Luncheon features the presentation of the Truman Good Neighbor Award to a prominent individual who is recognized for exemplary service to their community and the nation. This year’s Guest of Honor was Wynton Marsalis, a world-renowned trumpeter, composer, bandleader, educator, advocate for arts education and a nine-time Grammy Award winner and Pulitzer Prize recipient for music.

It’s such an honor for ISS Office to receive an invitation every year to attend the event along with international students recognized for their strong leadership and campus involvement as guests. It has always been a great opportunity for our international students to connect with peers from other institutions, meet the Guest of Honor, and take individual commemorative photographs with the Good Neighbor Award Honoree, along with a group photo to mark the occasion.

We are proud of our students for representing KU and the international student community at this prestigious event. 🙌🫶🏻 ❤️💙

Address

1450 Jayhawk Boulevard, Strong Hall Room 126
Lawrence, KS
66045

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+17858643617

Website

http://www.iss.ku.edu/

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