ISSS News - May 2025
Announcements
ISSS closed for in-person services May 8; Offering remote services only
The ISSS office will be closed for in-person services Thursday, May 8, 2025, and will provide remote services for the day. For assistance during the in-person services closure: Book a remote advising appointment, Call 303-492-8057, or Email ISSS (isss@colorado.edu, sponsoredadvising@colorado.edu).In...
New sponsored student advising hours
Due to a temporary staffing shortage, sponsored student advising hours have been updated to: In-Person Advising at ISSS (C4C, S355)Monday: 12:30 to 3 p.m. Remote AdvisingThursday: 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.Friday: 12:30 to 3 p.m.Remote sponsored student advising appointments can be scheduled using our online...
Spring 2025 graduates
To all our international students graduating this spring — congratulations! It has been a pleasure working with you during your time at 91Թ. We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you all the best in your next chapter.Program Completion DateFor most students in F-1 or J-1 status, the p...
Commencement 2025 & livestream information
You are invited to participate in the university commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 8, at Folsom Field. Colleges, schools, departments and programs will also hold recognition ceremonies May 8–10, so be sure to review the schedule and plan to attend.Review the pre-graduation checklist to ensure y...
ISSS spring 2025 graduation reception: Friday, May 9, 2025
The spring 2025 reception for graduating international students and their guests will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025. ISSS will provide light refreshments, photo opportunities, and a relaxing atmosphere to mingle with other international graduates. There is no required dress code, no RSVP is require...
REAL ID requirement for domestic travel in the U.S. FAQ
Effective May 7, 2025, travelers in the U.S. must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification to board domestic flights. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to help you prepare for this new requirement. Since this is a new requirement, there may be additional upda...
Registration for fall 2025 closes May 22
May 22, 2025, is the last day for current and readmitted degree-seeking undergraduate students to register for fall 2025 classes until July 23, 2025. After May 22, continuing undergraduate students will not be able to add or change registration until July 23. Registration remains open from July 23 t...
University closure: May 26, 2025
The 91Թ, including International Student and Scholar Services, will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.ISSS will resume services on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.A complete list of university holidays is available on the Human Resources we...
Undergraduate students: Register for English for Academic Purposes LING 3210
Would you like to sharpen your accuracy and build confidence using English with 91Թ professors and classmates, as well as in course assignments? LING 3210 English for Academic Purposes is 3-credit course is ideal for first, second, and third-year international undergraduate students who would...
Campus celebrates CU international community at International Festival
On April 13, over 500 students, scholars, faculty, staff, and community members came together at the 35th annual International Festival to celebrate the vibrancy of the 91Թ international community. The event featured 15 cultural booths, 18 performances, and three workshops.We are grateful to...
International students celebrate end of semester with retreat to Garden of the Gods!
On April 26, a group of approximately 50 international students and staff from ISSS and the Renee Crowne Wellness Institute embarked on an end-of-year retreat to celebrate a successful semester and decompress before finals. Students traveled by bus to Garden of the Gods where they explored the park...
Immigration News
ISSS staff advocate for international education on Capitol Hill
Chris Hertel and Amrine Obermueller from the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office traveled to Washington, D.C. on April 2 to advocate on behalf of international students and scholars and the future of global education in the United States. While in the nation’s capital, they met...
April 25, 2025: Class-action lawsuits, temporary restraining orders, & reinstated student visa records FAQ
The media has been reporting on various lawsuits, including class-action lawsuits, and resulting temporary restraining orders to stop the termination of immigration status and revocation of visas of international students.The government has reactivated some terminated international student SEVIS rec...
April 24, 2025: Applications for immigration benefits & visa stamps: Review of social media & antisemitic activities FAQ
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 9, 2025, that they would begin considering an individual’s “antisemitic activity on social media and the physical harassment of Jewish individuals as grounds for denying immigration benefit requests.” Earlier this month, the U....
April 17, 2025: Registration requirement for dependents who turn 14 years old FAQ
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a rule on March 12, 2025, announcing a new registration requirement. Among other things, the new rule requires minor dependents in nonimmigrant visa status – such as but not limited to F-2, J-2 and H-4 status – to register with the U.S. Citizenship and...
On-campus employment: Work hours during summer break
Work Hours When School is in Session:International 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 the...
Carry immigration documents & report changes of address
Recent presidential executive orders have resulted in increased focus on immigration compliance. Given this, it is important to highlight two general requirements to maintain lawful immigration status.Nonimmigrants (visa holders) and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are required by la...
What is the difference between your visa and status?
Take a moment to review the ISSS Immigration Documents webpage to learn more about different immigration documents and their importance.Your student visa, the stamp in your passport, is different than your F-1 visa status which is defined by your I-20, I-94, and F-1 program of study at 91Թ.St...
Are you an international student in F-1 status completing your academic program spring 2025? Here are some important reminders
Notify ISSSIf you are completing your degree requirements in spring 2025: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 summer 2025 term:Email ISSS as soon as possible to discuss impor...
Summer enrollment requirements for graduating students
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.Reporting Summer as Your Final SemesterTo report summer as your final semester, you must complete the Confirmation of F...
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...
Events
May 6: Somatic Practice for International Students
Join us for an immersive somatic practice session designed for international students and anyone else who may benefit. Somatic practice is a movement-based approach that emphasizes internal physical perception and experience. It supports self-awareness, stress reduction, and a deeper connection betw...
Community Corner
Exchange visitor scholar survey: Win free 91Թ merchandise
Are you an exchange visitor scholar on a J-1 visa at 91Թ? We want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential in helping ISSS improve our services and better support you.Take a few minutes to complete this ISSS survey, and you’ll be entered into a raffle to win 91Թ merchandise! 🎁Don’t...
Monthly mobile food pantry
The Basic Needs Center’s mobile food pantries are free and open to 91Թ students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Registration is required. Attendees may receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes.Mobile Food Pantry Information &...