International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides leadership in international education and intercultural learning through services to international students and scholars, their dependents, the University, and the surrounding community.
ISSS is more than the "immigration" office. Although helping international students and scholars with immigration issues is a significant part of our work, with nearly 9,000 in-person visits to advisors each year and thousands of electronic forms processed, we are also heavily involved in intercultural and adjustment programming for students and scholars, providing cultural competency and intercultural awareness training for staff and faculty, and supporting the Iowa City area community to be a welcoming place for international visitors.
Appointments
Meet with an ISSS adviser during our virtual and walk-in advising hours.
![International student on campus walking and talking](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2022-03/international-studens-on-campus-walking.gif?h=6acbff97&itok=54ExUsUX)
Current Students (F-1)
Stay informed on current policies and procedures related to maintaining status, travel, inviting family to the U .S., and more.
Scholars (J-1)
Find information to make it easier for you to focus on your intellectual pursuits.
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Exchange Students (J-1)
If you are participating in an exchange or sponsored program, check out this information specific to your needs.
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New to University of Iowa?
Find information that is geared towards you. View pre-departure webinars for new international students, learn how to get here, and discover the many academic and cultural resources available to you.
ISSS News
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Life in Iowa presents Old Capitol Museum Scavenger Hunt
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Pioneering wildfire monitoring at NASA: Iowa informatics alumnus Meng Zhou shares his story
![Oliver Dimitri](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-05/AEC62924-B01B-4F59-810D-96BAF6D1B401.jpeg?h=576f9725&itok=FlkXHHh4)
Find me: From dinosaurs to discovery to diversity – the journey of Oliver Krishnan
Student Listserv
Don't miss out on ISSS activities for students and scholars
Department Listserv
For UI staff and faculty who work with international students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 visas