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 16-18
Students interested in meeting with an advisor during this period should plan accordingly.
Holiday Office Closure
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.
Wednesday's and Thursday's Drop-In Advising Sessions on December 24th & 25th is canceled. If you wish to speak with an advisor please join us on Tuesday December 23rd, from 10 AM to 1 PM or Schedule an Appointment that fits your schedule.
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
Dec 14
Sunday
Ongoing through 1/5/26Holiday: Holiday Recess (Dec 13 - Jan 4)
-
Dec 22
Monday
Fall 2025 - Grades due
-
Dec 29
Monday
Spring 2026 - House Bill 60 registration
-
Jan 01
Thursday
Holiday: New Year’s Day
-
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
-
Jan 05
Monday
Spring 2026 First half - 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.