International Student and Scholar Services
![hands in front of laptop](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-01/CPT-OPT-Workshop-SQUARE.jpg?h=fbf7a813&itok=v5R2zWb2)
CPT and job search workshop to be offered to international students
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Attend this workshop to learn more about curricular practical training (CPT) and receive job search guidance with ISSS, the Grad Success Center, and the Pomerantz Career Center.
![Alton Poole and woman doing self-defense training class](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-01/2022_09_29-DPS---RAD-Safety-Training-web.jpg?h=c3635fa2&itok=MGfXPQ9o)
Personal safety and self-defense training event to be held for international students and scholars
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Join International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and Campus Safety to be trained in self-defense.
![ISAB 2023 members](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-12/ISAB-2023_16x9.jpg?h=e6f204ce&itok=KFxxa8x8)
International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) to host 2024 spring recruitment events
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
ISAB advocates for improving the international student experience and creating a campus environment more inclusive to international students.
![International students](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-01/International%20students.jpg?h=0af96e22&itok=kj8srbZ2)
University of Iowa international students contributed over $66 million to economy
Thursday, January 18, 2024
During the 2022-23 academic year, international students studying at the University of Iowa contributed $66.3 million to the economy and supported 572 jobs.
![person getting Band-Aid on arm after vaccine](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2024-01/vaccine-web.gif?h=6f3285a6&itok=V-2N99pp)
ISSS and Student Health host vaccination literacy and on-site vaccination event for international students and scholars
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
This event will provide vaccination literacy and on-site vaccinations for international students and scholars.
![hands in front of laptop](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-01/CPT-OPT-Workshop-SQUARE.jpg?h=fbf7a813&itok=v5R2zWb2)
Life in Iowa to host OPT and stress management workshop
Friday, January 5, 2024
Attend a workshop to learn more about optional practical training (OPT) and stress management.
![students serving up coffee](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-01/Coffee-Hour-2023-SQUARE.jpg?h=fbf7a813&itok=X_uCbzt5)
Life in Iowa to host weekly coffee and conversation hour starting Jan. 16
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Enjoy a (free!) afternoon coffee and engage in casual conversations with students, staff, and faculty from across campus on different topics, ranging from adjusting to life in a new country to exploring campus and community resources.
![Old Capitol](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-12/Old-Capitol_square.jpg?h=fbf7a813&itok=xCPjEqOE)
In the news: University of Iowa partners with global program to support talented youth
Thursday, December 21, 2023
The University of Iowa will welcome students cultivating solutions to global challenges in a new partnership with Rise, a program focused on supporting talented youth.
![students in front of Old Capitol building](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-12/2022_08_16-OnIowa%21-International-Student-Campus-Tour-square.jpg?h=00546c34&itok=-dmjQaUT)
In the news: University of Iowa sees change in international student trends
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Russ Ganim was featured in this story discussing the recent trends in the international student population at the University of Iowa.
![four students smiling holding plates of Thanksgiving food](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-11/fall-break-meal-with-four-students-holding-plates.gif?h=82f92a78&itok=nOGorNG9)
CLAS students enjoy fall meal hosted by International Programs
Monday, November 27, 2023
The University of Iowa’s International Programs brought together students and Iowa City community members during its annual fall meal.
![Rezwan_Parents](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-11/Rezwan_Parents.jpg?h=a75545af&itok=Ud3iC-dg)
2023 International Parents of the Year
Monday, November 13, 2023
International Programs is honored to present the award for this year’s International Parents of the Year to Mohammad Sayeed Hossain and Nasrina Parvin. Mr. Hossain and Mrs. Parvin were nominated by their son, Rezwan Mohammad Sayeed, a PhD candidate in the College of Engineering, from Dhaka, Bangladesh, for being strong advocates for equal rights movements and supporting Rezwan’s educational journey.
![dancers in green dresses with yellow flowers in their hair](/sites/international.uiowa.edu/files/styles/widescreen__1024_x_576/public/2023-11/2023_11_03-2023-Multicultural-Showcase-jatorner--0692.jpg?h=dab49f74&itok=T3917Gxg)
Multicultural Showcase attracts hundreds to celebrate culture, community, and global exchange
Friday, November 10, 2023
The Multicultural Showcase took place on Friday, November 3 as part of the University of Iowa’s annual celebration of International Education Week. Around 300 UI students, faculty, staff, and community members attended.
Pagination