international student advising
Final ruling to "Duration of Status"
ISSS continues to monitor developments related to the federal rule concerning Duration of Status (D/S), including legal challenges and federal guidance. We understand the uncertainty this creates for international students and scholars and will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Virtual Advising Cancelled on Oct. 14th
The F-1 advising team will be participating in an all-day training, so virtual advising will not be available this Wednesday, October 14. If you need assistance from an advisor, please join us for Tuesday walk-in advising from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. or Thursday walk-in advising from 1–4 p.m.
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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DHS Proposes New Fees for Optional Practical Training (OPT)
On October 8, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule that would require SEVP-certified institutions to pay $70,000 for an F-1 student’s initial Optional Practical Training (OPT) recommendation and $30,000 for subsequent recommendations, including STEM OPT extensions. The proposal is not currently in effect, and existing OPT application procedures and fees remain unchanged.
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Federal Court Blocks DHS Rule Ending Duration of Status
On September 14, 2026, U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV granted nationwide preliminary relief in Presidents' Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (D. Mass., No. 1:26-cv-13799), the lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security final rule that would have replaced Duration of Status (D/S) with fixed periods of admission for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors.
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CPT Policy Update: Temporary Pause on Optional CPT Authorizations
On August 12 and August 24, 2026, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued broadcast messages(link) to Designated School Officials setting out a narrower interpretation of when Curricular Practical Training may be considered an integral part of an established curriculum. Under this interpretation, CPT should be authorized only where the practical training is required of every student in the program, and the degree cannot be completed without it.
Events
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Oct 12
Monday
Ongoing through 10/19/26Fall 2026 - Fall Break (Oct 10-18)
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Oct 14
Wednesday
Fall 2026 First Half - First-half grades due
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Oct 19
Monday
Fall 2026 Second Half - Classes begin
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Oct 23
Friday
Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to add, drop (delete), elect CR/NC, or audit classes
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Oct 23
Friday
Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to wait list
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Oct 23
Friday
2pm - 3pmFall CPT Workshop
Zoom
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.