International Student & Scholar Services Newsletter
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR SERVICES
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Newsletter to Campus Partners ’17-’18. No. 6
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International Student and Scholar Services is committed to providing culturally sensitive services of the highest quality. We strive to create an environment that is conducive to a successful educational, personal, and professional experience. We serve our international population and campus units through advising, immigration services, programming, advocacy, and outreach. |
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Deadline to Register for a Full Course Load – Spring 2018
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All F-1 and J-1 students must be registered for a full course load by Monday, January 29. Registering for a full course load is part of maintaining valid status while in the US. ISSS will send out e-mails to students during the first 10 days of classes to remind them about registration.
Reduced Course Load
Students who need to reduce their course load should review the guidelines listed in Full Course of Study on the ISSS website and submit the appropriate request by January 29th.
IMPORTANT for departments/colleges: The Reduced Course Load application requires approval from the college or department before it is submitted to ISSS. If you receive a large volume of these requests, we recommend letting students know when they can expect their form to be submitted to ISSS. |
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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: Calculating Funding
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Invite ISSS to Present to your Students
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Did your department welcome new international students this spring semester? Make sure they are well informed about their visa status and work options. Invite ISSS to present important immigration topics at your orientation! Please contact Lily Huang: qhuang3@illinois.edu. |
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OPT Workshops: Spring 2018
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ISSS hosts workshops for F-1 students interested in applying for OPT work authorization after graduation. Workshops are highly recommended as they discuss the application process, OPT rules and regulations, and offer an opportunity for individual questions to be answered at the end of the presentation.
Fall OPT workshops will begin on Tuesday, September 12.
Note: J-1 students are not eligible for OPT.
Workshop Schedule (click here for full schedule)
Tuesdays @ 11AM
Wednesdays/Thursdays @ 3PM
Fridays @ 2PM
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ISSSTRAINS: Introduction to Intercultural Communication
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Join us for the next offering in our ISSSTRAINS program, entitled “ Introduction to Intercultural Communication”. Register here
Featuring Blue Track modules:
- Developing Empathy & Mindfulness
- Communicating Across Languages
- Fundamental Intercultural Concepts
- Stages of Intercultural Development
Date: Wednesday, February 07, 2018
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Place: Urban Outfitters Building (507 E. Green Street), Room 411
By participating in this training, you will earn the Blue Track certificate for ISSSTRAINS. |
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International Names Workshop, Or “Am I saying that right?”
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1pm on Thursday, February 15th, in UOB 411 at 507 E. Green St.
ISSS presents a quick, informative, and interactive workshop on international names, with resources for and practice pronouncing sometimes hard-to-say names.
E-mail Nick Dunn at nickdunn@illinois.edu with any questions and RSVP at https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/8447427. Thanks! |
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ISSS35 – 35 Weeks of Programs!
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Invite ISSS to Present to your Staff
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Does your unit serve many international students? Do you or your staff have questions about issues such as academic policies, work authorization, or even just what ISSS does? Invite ISSS to present to your unit! Contact isss@illinois.edu to make a request. |
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