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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

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

Current UConn Students Changing Levels/Programs: Request Change Education Level I-20

Academic Departments: Request Form DS-2019 for Visiting Scholar

Quick Links

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

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

Start OPT Employment Update (Log in to ISSS Portal)

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.

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Upcoming Events

Mar 22 ISSS Visiting Scholar Check-In 2:00pm
Mar 26 ISSS Visiting Scholar Check-In 2:00pm
Mar 27 ISSS Coffee Hour: Puerto Rico3:00pm
Mar 28 ISSS Hartford Closed12:00am
Mar 29 ISSS Visiting Scholar Check-In 2:00pm
Apr 2 ISSS Visiting Scholar Check-In 2:00pm
Apr 4 OPT Workshop1:30pm
Apr 5 Pre-Completion Practical Training (CPT + Pre-OPT) - Hartford1:00pm

ISSS Visiting Scholar Check-In

Friday, March 22nd, 2019

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
ISSS Storrs, McMahon 185

Visiting scholars to UConn on J-1 visas need to check-in with ISSS at the start of their program. To check-in, please visit ISSS in person on Tuesday or Friday afternoons between 2 and 4 pm. Scholars should bring: Passport, Visa and Form DS-2019, and medical insurance policy information.
For more information, visit https://isss.uconn.edu/check-in/

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu

ISSS Visiting Scholar Check-In

Tuesday, March 26th, 2019

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
ISSS Storrs, McMahon 185

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu

ISSS Coffee Hour: Puerto Rico

Wednesday, March 27th, 2019

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
McMahon 183, ISSS Lounge

Letâs travel to Puerto Rico on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 3pm-4pm, McMahon Hall: ISSS Lounge Room 183.
Pass by for an interactive presentation about the island, Puerto Rican inspired food, and a chance to network.
ISSS Coffee Hour is hosted by the International Student and Scholar Services Office.
Coffee Hours allow us to explore UConn through coffee, food, culture and conversation.
UConn Global.

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu

ISSS Hartford Closed

Thursday, March 28th, 2019

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Hartford Campus
GBLC 415

ISSS Hartford will be closed on March 28.

Contact Information: neena.kapoor@uconn.edu

ISSS Visiting Scholar Check-In

Friday, March 29th, 2019

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
ISSS Storrs, McMahon 185

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu

ISSS Visiting Scholar Check-In

Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
ISSS Storrs, McMahon 185

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu

OPT Workshop

Thursday, April 4th, 2019

01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Storrs Campus
ISSS Lounge

This workshop is for F-1 visa holders only!

What is Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how can you benefit from it after you graduate? The workshop covers the basics on post-completion OPT work authorization, including filing procedures, employment requirements, OPT extension opportunities and MORE! For students who plan on working after they graduate, or while finishing up their thesis dissertation.

Sign-up is required. Please register for this session through this website. Contact international@uconn.edu with any questions you may have.

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

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu

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

Friday, April 5th, 2019

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Downtown Hartford
Hartford Times Building 138

This workshop is for F-1 visa holders from the Hartford and GBLC 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

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News

Summer in StamfordPosted on March 11, 2019

ISSS Portal Process for Academic Advisors PostedPosted on February 6, 2019

ISSS/UConn Airport Shuttle CanceledPosted on January 18, 2019

Daily Campus: Charles Okwandu: Life After UConnPosted on December 7, 2018

New Travel ProcessPosted on November 13, 2018

International Students Learn Idioms for the Thanksgiving HolidayPosted on November 21, 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