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

Important Immigration Changes

ISSS Information on Executive Order

ISSS Advising Services

ISSS Walk-in Advising
ISSS Advisor Appointments

ISSS Online Check-In

OPT Information Form

Submit Your OPT Employment Information

Update Your Local Address

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

Quick Links

ISSS Workshops Driver’s License Social Security & ITIN Tax Information Getting to UConn ISSS Forms

Upcoming Events

Jul 19 New Student Live Chat10:00am
Aug 3 J-1 Scholar Orientation 12:00pm
Aug 6 ISSS New Student Live Chat8:15am
Aug 20 International Graduate Student Orientation 9:00am
Sep 14 Education Abroad Fair11:00am
Nov 11 UConn Worldfest1:00pm

New Student Live Chat

Thursday, July 19th, 2018

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Storrs Campus
Online

ISSS will host its second New Student Live Chat

Live Chat 2 Thursday, July 19th 10:00 AM EST

This Live Chat is optional, but a great chance for you to ask your burning questions to students who have been in your shoes before. They will be hosted by ISSS along with a few of our Orientation Representatives, who will also be around during Storrs Campus Orientation. It should last about 1 hour and will cover various topics about preparing for arrival that you may wish to learn about directly from students.

We will cover the following topics: Housing, Pre-arrival information, Life at UConn- what to do, and ISSS Business

If you cannot attend this Live Chat, there will be one final Live Chat this summer:

Live Chat 3 Monday, August 6th 8:15 AM EST

Login details will be emailed to students prior to July 19th.

Contact Information: leslie.lawrence@uconn.edu

J-1 Scholar Orientation

Friday, August 3rd, 2018

12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Storrs Campus
McMahon Hall, ISSS Lounge

J-1 Scholar Orientation

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu

ISSS New Student Live Chat

Monday, August 6th, 2018

08:15 AM - 09:15 AM

Storrs Campus
ONLINE

ISSS will host its final New Student Live Chat of the summer:

Live Chat 3 Monday, August 6th 8:15 AM EST

This Live Chat is optional, but a great chance for you to ask your burning questions to students who have been in your shoes before. They will be hosted by ISSS along with a few of our Orientation Representatives, who will also be around during Storrs Campus Orientation. It should last about 1 hour and will cover various topics about preparing for arrival that you may wish to learn about directly from students.

We will cover the following topics: Housing, Pre-arrival information, Life at UConn- what to do, and ISSS Business

If you cannot attend this Live Chat, there will be one final Live Chat this summer:

Login details will be emailed to students prior to August 6th.

Contact Information: leslie.lawrence@uconn.edu

International Graduate Student Orientation

Monday, August 20th, 2018

09:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Various Locations- see details

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) International Graduate Student Orientation:

This orientation is for all international graduate students attending the Storrs Campus to provide the necessary information to navigate life at UConn.

8am-11am: One Card Office (OPTIONAL), Husky One Card Pick-up
9:00am- 11:00 am, International Student & Scholar Services Lounge, McMahon Hall, Main Level (9am-11am is OPTIONAL)

11:30am-4:00pm Rome Commons Ballroom (11:30am-4:00pm is REQUIRED)

Contact Information: leslie.lawrence@uconn.edu

Education Abroad Fair

Friday, September 14th, 2018

11:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Fairfield Way/Rain Location Student Union Ballroom

https://abroad.uconn.edu/education-abroad-fair/

Contact Information: Valerie Nightingale

UConn Worldfest

Sunday, November 11th, 2018

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
SU Ballroom (Room 330/331)

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) invites community members, families, faculty, staff, and students to experience Worldfest Fall 2018 on Sunday, November 11th from 1-4pm in the Ballroom of the Student Union, 2110 Hillside Road in Storrs, Connecticut. Parking is available on campus in either the North or South parking garages.

ISSS Worldfest is an annual event to celebrate and show appreciation for UConnâs international student community and inspire interest in the world. Through performance, food, and activities, UConn Worldfest promotes global engagement and learning across cultures to UConn and the greater community. Stay tuned for this yearâs theme.

Join us for traditional and contemporary dance and musical performances by student organizations. There will also be crafts, kidsâ activities, a fashion show, light refreshments, and food, including appetizers from around the world. Admission is free; food is available for purchase, cash only.

Contact Information: worldfest@uconn.edu

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News

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

ISSS Spring Bus Trip (Sunday, 4/8) to Newport – Sign up now!Posted on February 26, 2018

International Student Inspired by U.S. Education SystemPosted on February 13, 2018

Walk-in Travel Signature Week Begins Nov. 13th!Posted on November 7, 2017

Visa Compliance Fee (VCF) FAQPosted on October 24, 2017