For information on the ISSS response to COVID-19, our updated office hours, helpful university resources, and more click below.
International Student and Scholar Services
IMPORTANT! Due to staffing shortages we are closing the ISSS for Monday August 1, 2022. We will re-open on Tuesday August 2, 2022. We appreciate your patience.
We are very excited to share that we are changing our office name! International Student and Faculty Services (ISFS) will now be known as International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). This name reflects the international populations that we support, and we are excited to highlight that in our daily work.
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services contributes to the global mission of Ohio University by providing services and support for the international community and by furthering their personal and intellectual development. In addition, we collaborate with the greater university community to advance global diversity on campus, to foster transformative intercultural experiences, and to promote the development of global leaders.
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Arrival & Orientation
Information regarding arriving in Athens, necessary documentation, travel arrangements, and where to turn for more help. Go to this page to view the recordings of orientation sessions.
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Communication to Students
ISSS communicates with students on a regular basis, this is especially important as we navigate through these unprecedented times. To review emails to students, click below.
Advising Hours
Important Notice: Drop-in Advising is cancelled on August 9 due to ISSS staff involvement in New International Student Orientation.
Virtual Drop-in Advising
The office of International Student and Scholar Services is happy to share that we are now offering virtual drop-in advising. On Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:30pm – 4:00pm EST you may join a Zoom meeting with an international student advisor to discuss F or J immigration questions you may have. These drop-in sessions will last no more than 15 minutes, so if you have an inquiry that you think will need more time, please email isss@ohio.edu to schedule an appointment.
To join a virtual drop-in advising session, click this link during the designated times on Tuesdays or Fridays.
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International Week 2020
International Week 2020 will be hosted virtually November 16th-20th.
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Arrival & Orientation
Information regarding arriving in Athens, necessary documentation, travel arrangements, and where to turn for more help.
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Resources
We have gathered a variety of information so you can explore all of the helpful resources available to international students at Ohio University.
How Can We Help You?
isss@ohio.edu
(740) 593-4330
Our office has limited in person hours for Summer. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00am - 12:00pm and 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Please note that all immigration advising is virtual.
Walter International Education Center, 15 Park Place