ISSS News - May 2023
Announcements
ISSS Available Remotely May 11; Closed May 12 from 12 to 4 p.m.
On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the ISSS office will be closed for in-person services. ISSS will be working remotely during normal business hours and offering remote advising services. Remote advising appointments for May 11 can be booked up to 6 days in advance of the appointment date by visiting the IS...
University Closure: May 29, 2023
The University of Colorado Boulder, including International Student and Scholar Services, will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.ISSS will resume services on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. A complete list of university holidays is available on the Human Resources we...
Scam Alert: USCIS AR-11 Phone Calls
Several students have reported receiving scam a phone call from a number that is listed as USCIS (the caller information displayed is spoofed). On the phone the students are being told they must complete the Form AR-11 (Change of Address with USCIS) and eventually the scammers will threaten deportat...
U.S. Census Bureau: American Community Survey (ACS)
鶹Ժ have reported receiving notification by mail and email from the Census Bureau (part of the U.S. Department of Commerce) indicating a response to the American Community Survey is required by law. This is NOT a scam. Every person receiving the survey is required by law to complete it, and to...
International Festival and Tori Hoeninghausen Win at the 2023 Student Involvement Awards
At the Student Involvement Awards on April 18th, International Festival won Cultural Event of the Year! This award celebrates a student organization who increased awareness and empathy for CU students through an event hosted on campus this year. This organization’s event was inclusive to all in the...
CU Boulder Featured in EducationUSA Study Climate Change Video Campaign
CU Boulder was honored to be chosen to collaborate with the State Department’s EducationUSA campaign to encourage international students to study climate change and solutions in the U.S.!Check out the Study Climate Change in the U.S. video filmed on the CU Boulder campus featuring CU Boulder interna...
International student Career Services resources
Career Services helps international students navigate the U.S. job market to increase success in finding a job or internship. Our career development advisors can help you understand what you want to do, and how to get there. Check out these great resources to support your career planning!Internation...
AAEIO Leadership Applications Open! Become a CU Student Leader!
Hope you’re having a great end of the semester or, if you’re an incoming student, welcome! My name is Pradyumna Rao and I am the current President for the American Association of Engineers of Indian Origin (AAEIO). We're a professional development society focused on the needs of South Asian, Indian...
Immigration News
Spring 2023 Graduates
Congratulations to our international students graduating this Spring! It has been a pleasure working with you during your time at CU Boulder. We are proud of your accomplishments, and we wish you all the best on your next venture.Program Completion DateMost students in F-1 or J-1 status graduating t...
Are You an International Student in F-1 Status Completing Your Academic Program Spring 2023? Here are some important reminders.
Let ISSS Know!If you are graduating this semester: Email ISSS as soon as possible to let us know you intend to graduate.If you plan to defend your dissertation or thesis prior to the start of the Summer 2023 term: Email ISSS as soon as possible so that ISSS can provide important information regardin...
Summer 2023 Enrollment Requirements for Graduating 鶹Ժ
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. To be considered full-time in the summer: Undergraduate Student: Minimum of 6 credit hours of undergraduate course wor...
Reminder: Update your address if you move
Have you moved? Are you moving?To maintain F-1 or J-1 visa status, the federal regulations require students and scholars in F-1 and J-1 status to report any address changes within 10 days of moving. The address you report should be the address where you are living even if the address is a temporary...
Community Corner
Research Participation Opportunity: Multicultrual Factors Impacting the Mental Health of Chinese International 鶹Ժ in the U.S.
The study is on the impact of multicultural factors (e.g., Acculturation, Ethnic Identity, Perceived Discrimination, Gender Roles) on the mental health of Chinese international students (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan) in the U.S. This is the first study that includes all of the multicultu...
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