ISSS News - December 2023
Announcements
ISSS Fall 2023 Graduation Reception is December 21!
Fall 2023 international student graduates and their guests are invited to attend an ISSS graduation reception on Thursday, December 21. Light refreshments, photo opportunities, and a relaxing atmosphere to mingle with other international graduates and ISSS staff will be provided. There is no require...
University Closure: December 25, 2023 through January 1, 2024
The University of Colorado Boulder, including ISSS, is closed for winter break from December 25, 2023 through January 1, 2024.Plan accordingly and take care of university-related business including ISSS advising and obtaining a travel signature prior to the winter break.During the ISSS ClosureIf you...
ISSS closed for in-person services January 2-5; Remote services available
ISSS is closed for in-person services the week of January 2, 2024.ISSS will provide remote advising Tuesday, January 2 through Friday, January 5, 2024.Remote appointments can be scheduled 6 days in advance.ISSS will resume in-person services January 8, 2024.
International Peer Mentor and Mentee Applications Open!
ISSS is excited to announce that applications for the International Student Peer Mentor Program are open.New international students can apply to be mentees.鶹Ժ who have completed at least 2 semesters at CU Boulder may apply to be peer mentors. International Student Peer Mentor Application & Dea...
English language courses for students and scholars who speak English as an additional language
The International English Center, in collaboration with the Department of Linguistics, is offering LING 3200 Academic Oral Communication in English in Spring 2024. This 3-credit course is ideal for first, second, and third-year international undergraduate students who would like to improve their com...
English Courses for Spouses of J-1 Scholars
The International English Center (IEC) offers several English skills courses for spouses of J-1 scholars. The center provides courses at eight levels of instruction covering a variety of English language skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking, in addition to interesting elective...
Immigration News
Prepare for Winter Break Travel– Request a Travel Signature Today!
If you plan to travel internationally for winter break, a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019 is required to seek re-entry to the U.S.F-1 and J-1 visa holders who travel without a valid travel signature may be:Denied re-entry to the U.S. orIssued an I-515A and only granted temporary statu...
Are You an International Student in F-1 Status Completing Your Academic Program Fall 2023? Here are some important reminders.
Let ISSS Know!If you are graduating this semester:Complete the ISSS Confirmation of Final Semester e-form (available in the MyISSS portal).If you plan to defend your dissertation or thesis prior to the start of the Spring 2024 term:Email ISSS as soon as possible so that ISSS can provide important in...
Extending your F-1 program end date
Is your F-1 program/I-20 end date approaching and you still have academic requirements left to complete your degree?If you will not complete your current degree requirements by the end date indicated on your I-20 and you wish to remain in the United States in F-1 status while completing your degree...
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