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Announcements

We Are Moving!

The ISSS office (Union 410 and Building 124) is moving office locations!

Watch for upcoming emails and our social media for updates!

Office Closure

The University of Utah campus and ISSS office will be closed on:

Presidents Day Holiday

Monday, February 17th

SSN Application Form Signatures

Students who submitted a Social Security Form for On-Campus Employment and that has been approved and needs a DSO signature may come to the office during Walk-In Advising:

Tuesdays, Building 124 | 10 AM to 1 PM (MST)

Thursday, Union 410 | 1 PM to 4 PM (MST)

OPT I-20 Requests

Students completing their programs for the Spring 2025 semester can start applying for:

Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) Work Authorization.

The International Student & Scholar Services office serves as the primary campus contact for international students, scholars, and alumni.


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UAtlas Portal


Submit e-forms to ISSS, pick up digital documents, or sign up for workshops.

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Student Advising


Meet with an experienced International Student Advisor.

Current F-1 / J-1 Students


Understand regulation and policies both federal and institutional.

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New F-1 / J-1 Students


Pre-Arrival, Mandatory Orientation, and Post-Arrival responsibilities.

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J-1 Scholar & Researchers


The promotion of exchanging ideas, mutual enrichment and collaboration between researchers and institutions.

Office Information


Office is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM (MST)

Welcome to International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)

 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 REPRESESNTED BY INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT THE U

$72K 

ISSS TOTAL SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 23-24

Last Updated: 2/5/25