ISSS News - November 2025
Announcements
ISSS remote advising available Fall break week Nov. 24 through Nov. 26; ISSS closed for in-person services
ISSS will be closed for in-person services Nov. 24-Nov. 26, 2025, and closed completely Nov. 27-28, 2025.ISSS will provide remote advising Monday, Nov. 24 through Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.Remote appointments can be booked 6 days in advance.The university, including ISSS, will be closed Thursday, Nov...
Apply to be an ISSS Students Organizing for Arrival and Resources (SOAR) Board Member
ISSS is excited to launch ISSS SOAR -鈥疭tudents Organizing for Arrival and Resources, a new student advisory board seeking to foster an engaging and community-building environment for International Student Orientation. ISSS SOAR -鈥疭tudents Organizing for Arrival and Resources鈥 is a volunteer student...
Celebrate International Education Week (IEW)
Celebrate IEW this November by taking part in a cultural program across campus!International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State that celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.Grab a slice of...
International Education Week 2025: ISSS photo contest!
To celebrate International Education Week (November 17-21, 2025), International Student and Scholar Services is facilitating a photo contest and sharing event. Photos submitted will be collected and shared throughout International Education Week via the ISSS instagram feed.We invite our internationa...
International Education Week: StudyColorado photo contest 2025
To celebrate International Education Week (November 17-21), StudyColorado is hosting a photo/video contest. We encourage international students to submit a picture or short video (30 seconds or less) of themselves at a favorite spot on campus, in Colorado, or in Wyoming.Enter the StudyColorado photo...
Uncovering the hidden curriculum (Part 3): Who are your people at 麻豆免费版下载Boulder?
Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum is an engaging and interactive workshop series designed to help international graduate students move from surviving to thriving in graduate school.Part 3: Who Are Your People at 麻豆免费版下载Boulder?Wednesday, November 5 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on ZoomYou may have heard the exp...
Gold cords for Fall 2025 international graduates
If you will graduate in Fall 2025, you may pick up a gold cord to wear at graduation celebrations or just to keep. The gold cord represents the international student population at the 麻豆免费版下载.Cords are available for pick-up between November 3 and December 12, 2025, at the ISSS...
Recruiting Learning Assistants (LAs) for spring 2026
Learning Assistants (LAs) are undergrads who play a pivotal role in improving undergraduate education at 麻豆免费版下载by working with faculty to facilitate learner-centered classes. LAs work directly with students, meet weekly with faculty, enroll in a co-requisite (2 cr.) course about the science of teaching...
EDUC 4015: International / Comparative Education
The School of Education is offering an undergraduate course titled EDUC 4015: International & Comparative Education in the Spring 2026 semester. All students are invited to enroll (not only Education students).EDUC 4015 counts toward Education Studies majors and Education minorsEDUC 4015: Intern...
Immigration News
On-campus employment: Work hours during fall and winter break
Work Hours When School is in SessionInternational students in F-1 or J-1 status can work on-campus up to 20 hours per week while school is in session during the fall and spring semesters.This 20-hour limit applies to the combined total of all on-campus jobs.Students are responsible for tracking thei...
Reminder for J-1 students: Prior authorization required for on-campus employment
Students in J-1 visa status require ISSS authorization prior to beginning on-campus employment.This includes positions such as research or teaching assistantships, campus dining, library, or other university departments.Before the employment start date, submit the On-Campus Employment Request e-form...
Preparing for domestic and international travel
Are you planning to travel within the U.S. or internationally?Review our General travel advisory as well as our Immigration Alerts & FAQs webpage for important travel considerations and information about recent changes impacting travel.Travel within the U.S.While in the U.S., nonimmigrants and l...
General travel advisory
Updated: 10/13/2025ISSS recognizes and respects the many personal and professional reasons why individuals may decide to travel. Given the current administration鈥檚 strict vetting and enforcement activities, ISSS is providing the following information as an additional resource to consider when assess...
Important reminders for international students graduating Fall 2025
Are you an international student in F-1 status completing your academic program in Fall 2025? Here are some important reminders!Notify ISSS if the following applies to you:If you are completing your degree requirements in Fall 2025:Complete the ISSS Confirmation of Final Semester e-form available in...
October 13, 2025: Apply for nonimmigrant visa in country of nationality or residence
On Oct. 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) modified their previous announcement of Sept. 6, 2025, that all applicants for nonimmigrant visas, including F, J, and H-1B visas, should schedule visa interview appointments only in their country of nationality or residence. In other words, appli...
Sept. 21, 2025: Presidential proclamation 鈥 Payment by employer of $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions FAQ (Updated 10/31/2025)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)This FAQ provides general information based on ISSS鈥 understanding of currently available guidance. It does not constitute legal advice and does not address individual circumstances. ISSS will continue to update this FAQ as more information is available.Late in the da...
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