ISSS fall advising hours begin August 12, 2024. All advising times listed below are in the Mountain Time Zone . Any future changes to advising hours will be announced on our website . ISSS will be closed for all university holidays . General Advising Hours In-Person Advising at ISSS (C4C,...
Fall 2024 International Student Peer Mentee applications will be open from July 1, 2024 to August 16, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Apply to be an International Student Peer Mentee The International Student Peer Mentor program connects current CU Boulder students with new international students to ease their transition to CU...
International students are sometimes targeted by scammers, especially those entering their authorized post-completion OPT period and actively searching for jobs. ISSS has noted an increase in scam calls targeting students in this phase. If you are applying for jobs and have posted your resume and contact information online, be mindful...
Polish your English language skills with classes at CU Boulder’s International English Center. Our 10-week 2-credit courses are designed for international graduate students as well as visiting scholars and researchers at CU Boulder. Participants build and refine their English communication skills using materials and activities relevant to their specific area...
Would you like to sharpen your accuracy and build confidence using English with CU Boulder professors and classmates, as well as in course assignments? LING 3210 English for Academic Purposes is 3-credit course is ideal for first, second, and third-year international undergraduate students who would like to improve their communication...
Â鶹ÒùÔº in F-1 and J-1 status are required to maintain full-time enrollment each fall and spring semester to maintain nonimmigrant visa status. Classes begin on Monday, August 26, and students should be enrolled full-time by that date. ISSS will be required to terminate your F-1 SEVIS record on September 25,...
On-Campus Presence Requirement U.S. immigration rules require international students on F-1 and J-1 student visas to take a specific number of in-person credits that require their physical presence.  If the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) learns that a student has been attending in-person courses remotely, it could jeopardize the...
If you will complete your degree this summer, full-time enrollment (or an authorized equivalent) that includes a physical presence on campus is required to maintain your F-1 status. Reporting Summer 2024 as Your Final Semester To report summer 2024 as your final semester, you must complete the Confirmation of Final...
Events
New Student and Family Programs will host anÌýInternational Student SocialÌýfor all new international students onÌýAug. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the University Memorial CenterÌý(UMC). Join us to connect with your fellow new students overÌýbowling, or try out CU Boulder’s brand newÌýGaming Lounge! We look forward to seeing you there!
Join ISSS for the mandatoryÌýInternational Student Orientation on Monday, Aug. 19. During orientation, you willÌýlearn about the university, policies and what it means to be a Buff! Get to know other international students and make connections as you start your journey at CU Boulder!
Learn how to define and leverage your allyship and walk away with a template to help guide your learning and steps for action. Ìý
Faculty, staff and their families are invited to attend the Summer Farewell Fest on Friday, Aug. 9. The event will feature free carnival games and inflatables, food, school supplies, music and information about wellness resources available to CU Boulder faculty and staff. *Buff OneCard required for entry.Ìý
Welcome back, Buffs! Stop by this event on the Hill to get tips and learn more about living in the Boulder community. Hosted by Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations, you can find support and make connections in your neighborhood during Fall Welcome.Ìý
Welcome back, Buffs! Stop by this event in East Aurora to get tips and learn more about living in the Boulder community. Hosted by Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations, you can find support and make connections in your neighborhood during Fall Welcome.Ìý
Fall Welcome is a great opportunity to engage with your fellow Buffs and to meet campus faculty and staff.
Stop by Wardenburg to learn about available health and wellness services and pick up some free swag!
Welcome back, Buffs! Stop by this event in Goss Grove to get tips and learn more about living in the Boulder community. Hosted by Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations, you can find support and make connections in your neighborhood during Fall Welcome.Ìý
Join Program Council for the largest student event of the year! The WelcomeFest concert is free and open to all CU Boulder students. Don’t miss the chance to hear great music, meet friends, enjoy the views of the Flatirons and engage with vendors. Performer lineup TBA. Check the Program Council website for more information.
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Welcome back, Buffs! Stop by this event in Martin Acres to get tips and learn more about living in the Boulder community. Hosted by Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations, you can find support and make connections in your neighborhood during Fall Welcome.Ìý
The relationships we have with family, friends, significant others, coworkers, neighbors and ourselves can be hard (and important). This workshop will teach techniques for maintaining healthy relationships with those around us and ourselves.
Join other graduate students and hold each other accountable during our boot camp that will provide the time, space, and community needed to focus on yourÌýacademic writing, giving you momentum to stay on track.
This annual event is offered as part of CU Boulder’s Fall Welcome. It offers the opportunity to learn about campus resources, meet student organization and multicultural Greek leaders as well as staff from the Center for Inclusion and Social Change and other campus units. The eventÌýfeatures free food, games, music and more.
Adding plants to your space after you move to a new residence can help make it feel like home. Join us to plant succulents and get resources to help you create a safe and healthy home.
Discover the organizations that make up our CU Boulder community and make new connections at the Be Involved Fair! Getting involved gives you the opportunity to grow ... and the opportunities are endless.
The Office of Faculty Affairs and International Student and Scholar Services invite all international faculty to enjoy conversation, community, and light refreshments with colleagues from across the globe on September 11, 2024, 9 to a.m. in the Center for Community (C4C) Abrams Lounge (Room S336). Pre-registration is not required. Questions?...
Hundreds of staff, faculty and students volunteer each year to help make Fall Welcome a success. Whether you assist with move-in week or at events, there are many different volunteer roles and ways to help. Here are three reasons to volunteer for Fall Welcome this year.Ìý
The Basic Needs Center’ s mobile food pantries are free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Registration is required. Attendees may receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes. Mobile Food Pantry Information & Registration...
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