International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) - University of Minnesota

Connect with new and current sponsored students at our next webinar! We'll talk about what support ISSS provides to sponsored students and answer your questions.
🌟Learn more: z.umn.edu/isss-events

Starting August 6, Global Tea Time will take place every Thursday throughout August. We will have free snacks from around the world along with tea, coffee and soda. The space will include a cozy couch area for socializing. We’ll have board games, Kahoot, and other fun activities.

SEE YOU THERE!

Learn more about the new rule to end Duration of Status at one of the information sessions hosted by ISSS.

Go to z.umn.edu/Duration-of-status for a summary of the changes and a full list of webinars.

Join ISSS, Housing & Residential Life, Office of Student Health Benefits, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota, and Boynton Health for a webinar on how to navigate well-being and healthcare in the US, including immunization requirements and health insurance!

Learn more: z.umn.edu/isss-events

🌟Welcome our new student leaders!🌟
These leaders will work with ISSS to support international students in different areas. Swipe through to learn a bit about them!

Exchange students! Join us on Wednesday, July 29! This webinar will include:

✈️ How to prepare for your arrival in Minnesota
🏫 What to expect during your exchange program
📒 Resources available at the U
👩‍🏫 UMN Guests: Global Gopher Experiences, Boynton Health, RecWell & more!
🌟 Q&A: get all your questions answered in a Q&A session with our campus partners and ISSS staff.

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🏘 Are you planning to live off campus? Join our Webinar on Wednesday, July 22 !

In this webinar, ISSS, Housing & Residential Life, Student Legal Services and Department of Public Safety will share helpful information about making your decision.

Learn more and register: z.umn.edu/isss-events 🗒

This session is an opportunity to discuss immigration updates and available resources with ISSS staff. Join us on zoom next Wednesday!

Learn more and register : z.umn.edu/isss-events

We recognize that recent immigration-related changes and delays, along with the devaluation of some national currencies, have created additional stress and uncertainty for many international students. If you are feeling overwhelmed or need support, we encourage you to reach out to ISSS.

We successfully wrapped up our last ISSS Student Engagement Open House last Friday! 🥳 Thank you to everyone who stopped by, connected with other students, and helped create such a fun community space. We had an amazing time playing Head’s Up, Kahoot!, and card games. 🎲🤩