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Welcome to the International Student & Scholar Services Office

Our office fosters and supports a global campus community as part of the University of Utah's vision of a welcoming and internationally connected campus. We are proud to have a global campus with students from 106 countries! International students are valued members of our campus community and we are here to support you and welcome to the U!

3,559

Total International STudents and Scholars at the U

111

number of countries represented by international students

$72K

isss total scholarships awarded to international students 23-24

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Suspension On F-1/J-1 Visa Interviews Lifted

On June 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of State has announced appointments for F-1 and J-1 student and exchange visitor visa applicants will resume at embassies/consulates soon. This update follows the temporary pause in visa interview scheduling that was announced at the end of May as the Department of State implemented screening and vetting processes.
U.S. Entry Restrictions for Citizens of Certain Countries

On June 4, 2025 the Trump administration issued Presidential Proclamation 10949 restricting the entry to the U.S. for specific foreign nationals. This proclamation went into effect on June 9th, 2025 at 12:01 AM EDT. Citizens of the following countries are affected by the entry restriction:
U.S. Department of State: Revocation of Visas for Chinese Students

On May 28, 2025, the Department of State made a press statement regarding plans to revoke visas for some Chinese students with ties to the Chinese Community party or "studying in critical fields." At this time, they do not define "critical fields." The statement also indicates that they will implement measures to enhance scrutiny of visa applications from citizens of China and Hong Kong. At this time no further details were provided.