International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Immigration advising and co-curricular support programming for F-1 and J-1 international students and scholars.
About ISSS
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) cultivates a supportive and inclusive community by centralizing immigration advising resources and co-curricular support programming for F-1 and J-1 international students and scholars.
New Students
Welcome to our diverse Global Spartan community with students from more than 100 countries. ISSS is here to help you transition to life at ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, from before you depart your home country, to your arrival in the US and beyond.
Current F-1 Students
We're here to support you throughout your ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø journey and beyond, from maintaining your F-1 or J-1 status, to understanding international student employment options.
J-1 Exchange ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍøors
ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø hosts international students and scholars through the J-1 Exchange ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍøors Program, which promotes educational and cultural exchange.
Resources
Discover important student resources, including tuition dates, deadlines, SSN, taxes, scholarships and more.
Events and Programs
Connect, explore, engage, and thrive in ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø’s Global Spartan community knowing that you are supported by ISSS.
Advising Appointments
ISSS advisors are here to answer your questions and support your needs before and
during their time with ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø. Schedule an appointment in person or via zoom.
- Maintaining Visa Status
- Employment (on and off-campus)
- Health Insurance
Fulbright
The Fulbright Program is the United States’ flagship program that promotes international
education and cultural exchange. Learn more about opportunities for advanced research
and teaching across borders.
- Fulbright Core Programs
- Fulbright ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍøing Scholar Program
Global Spartan Scholarship
The Global Spartan Scholarship recognizes and provides financial support to our new and continuing, matriculated international students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Welcome!
Global Spartans from around the world make ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø their home in the heart of Silicon Valley.
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