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

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. 🎲🤩

Celebrate your achievements at the Send Off, a fun, festive and FREE event hosted by the Alumni Association. Visit the ISSS table and receive an international alumni gift!

Wednesday, May 6
4:30-6:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center

MELP SIEP 2026 (General version) Minnesota English Language Program Summer Intensive English Program 2026 June 15th — July 31st Study English full-time or part-time at the University of Minnesota this summer! This 7-week program is ideal for students who want to further enhance their English skills for academic, professional...

Our “ISSS Student Engagement Open House” event was a big hit!🤩 We had students stop by Blegen 94 to connect with one another, play card games and enjoy free food from Pho Mai! Our next event will be on April 10, 1-3 p.m so don’t miss out!!🥳

Group photo of our giveaway winners for the MNUFC vs Seattle Sounders game today! Thank you for everyone who participated in the giveaway.⚽️🥳

If you are a principal student visa holder with dependent parent spouses who are interested in finding a place to connect with the broader university community, please fill out the Google Form (link at the bottom) to request to have them join our Cross Cultural Discussion Group for Dependents. This is a collaboration between ISSS and the Student Parent Help Center.

The deadline to apply is 12 p.m. Central Time (Minneapolis) on Friday, March 13.

This is an opportunity to build community among parents or soon-to-be parent dependent visa holders. Knowledge of English is not a requirement.

Learn more: z.umn.edu/ccdg

Do you want to win 2 soccer game tickets to the MNUFC vs Seattle Sounders FC game on March 22nd? Join our scavenger hunt:
1. Find one of the “All Are Welcome Here” pins we’ve hidden outside of Blegen 94 & outside and inside of Humphrey 190.
2. Then just snap a photo of you with the pin
3. DM it to us right away!
The first 5 to send us a photo will win 2 tickets!
This giveaway closes on Wednesday, March 18.

Looking for a welcoming space to connect, study, or just take a break? Join us to meet other international students, chat with student leaders, ask questions, or get some focused study time in a relaxed environment. It will beheld bi-weekly Fridays: Feb 27–May 8 (except March 13) 1 - 3 p.m. in Blegen Hall 94.