international student advising
Government Updates & FAQ
Stay up to date with information on changes to federal policies, immigration regulations, and executive orders that may affect our international student and scholar populations.
Advising schedule updates for december 22-26
Students interested in meeting with an advisor during this period should plan accordingly.
Holiday Office Closure
December 24th, 25th & 26th
The University and ISSS Office will be closed on December 24th, 25th, and 26th for the Christmas Holiday. We will re-open on Monday December 29th.
spring 2026 final semester reduced course load available
We are now accepting Final Semester Reduced Course Load e-forms for Spring 2026. For more information, please review our Reduced Course Load page on policies and procedures.
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 Number of International Students and Scholars.
111
number of countries represented by international students.
$72K
isss total scholarships awarded to international students 23-24.
Latest News
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U.S. Entry Restrictions for Citizens of Certain Countries
On December 16, 2025 the White House issued a modification to Presidential Proclamation 10949 expanding the restriction on entry for specific foreign nationals to include 7 additional new countries and Palestinian issued travel documents to the full ban list and placing partial restrictions on 15 additional countries. This expanded ban takes effect at 12:01 AM EDT on January 1st, 2026. The following countries will be added to the original list shared earlier in the article:
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USCIS Policy Memorandum on Pending Immigration Benefit Applications
On December 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Memorandum titled “Hold and Review of all Pending Asylum Applications and all USCIS Benefit Applications Filed by Aliens from High-Risk Countries.” The memorandum includes the following directives, which go into effect immediately:
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Updated Guidance on the Proclamation "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers" from USCIS, CBP, and DoS
On September 19, 2025, the White House signed a proclamation titled, "Restrictions on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers." However, since the proclamation's issuance, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Department of State (DoS) have provided important clarifications on the scope and implementation of this proclamation, which can be found on USCIS' memo, USCIS' frequently asked questions, CBP's memo, and DoS' frequently asked questions.
Events
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Dec 29
Monday
Ongoing through 1/5/26Holiday: Holiday Recess (Dec 13 - Jan 4)
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Dec 29
Monday
Spring 2026 - House Bill 60 registration
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Jan 01
Thursday
Holiday: New Year’s Day
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Jan 02
Friday
ISSS Spring 2026 F-1 Orientation
Room: GC 1900 Gardner Commons Building 200 S Central Campus Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
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Jan 05
Monday
Spring 2026 First half - Classes begin
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Jan 05
Monday
Spring 2026 Full Term - Classes begin
International students and scholars strengthen our community with global perspectives, unique lived experiences and a multiplicity of identities that broaden our understanding and enrich campus life.