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.
reporting an updated address?
Students needing to update an address with ISSS must complete the Report Address Change E-form.
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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Proposed Changes to "Duration of Status" in the U.S. for F and J Visa Holders
On August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed 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. lawfuly for F and J nonimmigrants students and scholars.
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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.
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2021 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Terminated
On September 08, 2025, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the 2021 designation for Venezuela, where benefits associated with the 2021 desingation will end on November 07, 2025. For additional information on this termination, please refer to the Federal Register Notice.
Events
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Oct 07
Tuesday
Ongoing through 10/13/25Fall 2025: Fall Break (Oct 4 - Oct 12)
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Oct 13
Monday
Fall 2025 Second Half - Classes begin
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Oct 15
Wednesday
Understanding Relationship & Sexual Harm: Power, Community & Accountability
Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION)
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Oct 17
Friday
Fall 2025 Second Half - Last day to add, drop (delete), elect CR/NC, or audit classes
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Oct 17
Friday
Fall 2025 Second Half - Last day to wait list
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Oct 24
Friday
Fall 2025 Full Term - Last day to withdraw from classes