international student advising
Final ruling to "Duration of Status"
ISSS is aware of the recent publication of the final ruling on changes to "Duration of Status". We recognize the impact this change will have on all students and scholars at the University of Utah and are closely reviewing the final rule. We will continue to update this page as additional guidance becomes available.
Office Closure August 2oth & 21st
Please be aware that International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) will be closed on Thursday, August 20th and Friday, August 21st as our staff supports International Student Orientation for the Fall 2026 semester. As a result, Thursday walk-in advising will not be held on August 20th. ISSS will resume normal operations on Monday, August 24th, including our regular advising services.
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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Final Ruling to "Duration of Status" in the U.S. for F and J Visa Holders
On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to change the current I-94 Duration of Status (D/S) to instead issue an exact date in which an individual can be in the U.S. lawfully for F and J nonimmigrants students and scholars.
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USCIS Policy Update on Self-Submitted Photos
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a policy update on December 12th, 2025 introducing enhanced photo and identity verification procedures for certain immigration benefit applications, including Form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization), which is used for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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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:
Events
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Aug 24
Monday
Fall 2026 First Half - Classes begin
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Aug 24
Monday
Fall 2026 Full Term - Classes Begin
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Aug 28
Friday
Fall 2026 First Half - Last day to add, drop (delete), elect CR/NC, or audit classes
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Aug 28
Friday
Fall 2026 First Half - Last day to wait list
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Aug 28
Friday
Fall 2026 Full Term - Last day to add without a permission code
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Aug 28
Friday
Fall 2026 Full Term - Last day to wait list
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.