International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)

UConn alumna Pauline Batista Souza da Silva carries the torch at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Every fall term ISSS works with the Graduate School to organize the Graduate Student Resource Fair to welcome new graduate students to campus.(Arthur Galinat/ISSS)
ISSS welcomes over 900 new international students to campus each fall term. (Nadine Boudissa/ISSS)
Students receive henna tattoos at 2016 ISSS World Fest. (Arthur Galinat/ISSS)
Student members of Illumin8 Dance Crew perform at 2016 ISSS World Fest. (Arthur Galinat/ISSS)
International students enjoying ISSS trip to Newport, Rhode Island. (Max Kort/ISSS)
During family weekend at UConn, ISSS hosts activities for international students to connect with their families at home. (Rae Alexander/ISSS)

Request Form I-20/DS-2019

Students: Request Form I-20
Exchange Students: Request Form DS-2019

Academic Departments: Request Form DS-2019 for Visiting Scholar

Federal Immigration Updates

ISSS Information on Executive Order

ISSS Advising Services

ISSS Walk-in Advising
ISSS Advisor Appointments

ISSS Online Check-In

ISSS Check-In: Begin Here

Continue ISSS Check-in (Log in to ISSS Portal to Continue Check-In)

OPT Employment Update/STEM Validation Report

You are creating a new record in ISSS Portal!

You must upload all documents, answer all questionnaires and click "submit" to complete this record.

Your work will be saved even if you do not finish submitting. When you are ready to finish the request go to isssportal.uconn.eduto continue this record. Do NOT begin a new record.

Create New Record

You are creating a new record in ISSS Portal!

You must upload all documents, answer all questionnaires and click "submit" to complete this record.

Your work will be saved even if you do not finish submitting. When you are ready to finish the request go to isssportal.uconn.eduto continue this record. Do NOT begin a new record.

Create New Record

Update Your Local Address

You must update your current local address within 10 days of your move.

Quick Links

ISSS Workshops Immigration Document Update Major/Minor Change Notification Medical Insurance Confirmation (J-1) Getting to UConn ISSS Forms

Upcoming Events

Nov 20 A Taste of Thanksgiving - FULL12:00pm
Nov 22 ISSS Hartford Closed12:00am
Nov 23 ISSS Hartford Closed12:00am
Nov 24 AAA Adult Safe Driving Program9:00am
Nov 27 ISSS Coffee Hour: EGYPT3:00pm
Nov 28 Pre-Completion Practical Training (CPT + Pre-OPT)2:00pm
Dec 3 Pre-Completion Practical Training (CPT + Pre-OPT) - Hartford1:00pm
Dec 7 ISSS Hartford - No Walk-In Hours12:00am

A Taste of Thanksgiving - FULL

Tuesday, November 20th, 2018

12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Storrs Campus
ISSS Lounge, McMahon Hall Room 183

Come share a traditional thanksgiving meal with other UConn students and share what you are thankful for this year.

Registration required: https://web2.uconn.edu/icworkshops/training/.

The event is now full, but check back on the Registration Link to see if space opens up.

Contact Information: ISSS, international@uconn.edu

ISSS Hartford Closed

Thursday, November 22nd, 2018

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Hartford Campus
GBLC 415

ISSS Hartford will be closed from Nov 22-23

Contact Information: neena.kapoor@uconn.edu

ISSS Hartford Closed

Friday, November 23rd, 2018

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Hartford Campus
GBLC 415

ISSS Hartford will be closed from Nov 22-23

Contact Information: neena.kapoor@uconn.edu

AAA Adult Safe Driving Program

Saturday, November 24th, 2018

09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Chemistry A120

If you want to apply for a Connecticut Driver's License, you need to take an 8 Hour Safe Driving Course before you can obtain your license. ISSS has partnered with AAA Driving schools to offer the 8 Hour Safe Driving Course at the UConn Storrs campus. Students attend both sessions offered that month to complete the course (e.g. Nov 17 & 24, Dec 8 & 15). Please direct any questions about the course, or course registration to the AAA contact information listed on the flyer. Register for the course online at http://www.aaa.com/drivingschool

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu

ISSS Coffee Hour: EGYPT

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

03:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Storrs Campus
ISSS Lounge, McMahon Hall Room 183

Let's travel to Egypt!
Join us for our ISSS Coffee Hour: EGYPT

Pass by to enjoy free Middle Eastern food and coffee as we travel to Egypt through an interactive presentation. Get a henna tattoo and a chance to network!

The ISSS Coffee Hour is about Exploring the World at UConn through Coffee, Culture and Conversation.

UConn Global
Sponsored by the International Student and Scholar Services Office

Contact Information: Nadine Boudissa, nadine.boudissa@uconn.edu

Pre-Completion Practical Training (CPT + Pre-OPT)

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Storrs Campus
ISSS, McMahon 183

This workshop is for F-1 visa holders.

Want to do an internship before you graduate? Or does your program have internships or clinical placements built into the curriculum? If so, then attend the Pre-Completion Practical Training workshop to learn about what type of visa authorization you need to participate. This workshop will discuss the difference between CPT and Pre-Completion OPT, and cover detailed application procedures.

Sign-up is required. Please register for this session through this website: https://web2.uconn.edu/icworkshops/training/index.php?course=147. Contact international@uconn.edu if you have questions. Learn more about CPT and pre-completion OPT on the ISSS Employment webpage: https://isss.uconn.edu/student-employment/.

Contact Information: ISSS: International@uconn.edu

Pre-Completion Practical Training (CPT + Pre-OPT) - Hartford

Monday, December 3rd, 2018

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Downtown Hartford
Hartford Times Building 142

This workshop is for F-1 visa holders from the Hartford, GBLC and Law School campuses.

Are you looking for internships off-campus? Does your academic program have a required internship or practicum? You MUST have proper work authorization before you can start any off-campus internships or practicum. This workshop will discuss the difference between CPT and Pre-Completion OPT and the application procedures for both.
Note: If you will be graduating soon and would like information on post-completion practical training, please attend the Post-Completion OPT Workshop instead of this one.

Advance registration is required. Please register at: http://www.icworkshops.uconn.edu

More information available at: http://www.isss.uconn.edu

Contact Information: neena.kapoor@uconn.edu

ISSS Hartford - No Walk-In Hours

Friday, December 7th, 2018

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Hartford Campus
GBLC 415

There will be no walk-in hours at ISSS Hartford on Friday, 12/7/18.

Contact Information: neena.kapoor@uconn.edu

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News

New Travel ProcessPosted on November 13, 2018

8-Hour Safe Driving Program Offered @ Storrs CampusPosted on October 31, 2018

ISSS Sponsors Airport Shuttle – BDL to UConn Storrs – January 20Posted on October 31, 2018

International Student Wins 2018 Wolff New Venture CompetitionPosted on October 29, 2018

What it’s like to be an exchange student at UConnPosted on June 4, 2018

WorldFest 2018 Gallery: Celebrating Cultures on CampusPosted on March 28, 2018

SEVP Portal for OPT StudentsPosted on March 26, 2018

International Student and Friends Share CulturesPosted on March 8, 2018