International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) - University of Minnesota

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) - University of Minnesota ISSS offers visa advising, personal counseling, social programs, and student leadership opportunities

🎉 Welcome Week is here!Starting somewhere new can feel exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. Welcome Week i...
09/02/2026

🎉 Welcome Week is here!

Starting somewhere new can feel exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. Welcome Week is your chance to meet new friends, explore campus, and start feeling at home in the Twin Cities.

📅 Save the dates and check out the schedule. We can’t wait to welcome you to the U!

Join us on September 1 for a day of connection, resources, and fun at the Global Gopher Experiences (GGE) Academic Succe...
08/29/2026

Join us on September 1 for a day of connection, resources, and fun at the Global Gopher Experiences (GGE) Academic Success Day and ISSS Welcome!

This event is designed to support ALL new international students as we begin the new academic year!

🌟Learn More: z.umn.edu/academic-day

WHAT? It's a Bowling Night🎳! Join us on Monday, August 31 in Goldy's Gameroom (Basement Level of Coffman Memorial Union)...
08/28/2026

WHAT? It's a Bowling Night🎳! Join us on Monday, August 31 in Goldy's Gameroom (Basement Level of Coffman Memorial Union). Meet with other global gophers and enjoy a fun night with bowling, games, and free pizza🍕!

Are you curious about your college? Can't wait to start school? Join this webinar to meet your college advisors, coordin...
08/16/2026

Are you curious about your college? Can't wait to start school? Join this webinar to meet your college advisors, coordinators from graduate program and professional schools! You can also connect with current international students and learn about valuable resources.
🌟Learn more: z.umn.edu/isss-events

🌟Get to know our 2026 check-in interns! These three will help us process the late-summer wave of new international stude...
08/15/2026

🌟Get to know our 2026 check-in interns! These three will help us process the late-summer wave of new international students arriving for the fall semester. You'll also see them in our Welcome Sessions offering a friendly face and sage advice to new arrivals.

Connect with new and current sponsored students at our next webinar! We'll talk about what support ISSS provides to spon...
08/08/2026

Connect with new and current sponsored students at our next webinar! We'll talk about what support ISSS provides to sponsored students and answer your questions.
🌟Learn more: z.umn.edu/isss-events

Starting August 6, Global Tea Time will take place every Thursday throughout August. We will have free snacks from aroun...
08/04/2026

Starting August 6, Global Tea Time will take place every Thursday throughout August. We will have free snacks from around the world along with tea, coffee and soda. The space will include a cozy couch area for socializing. We’ll have board games, Kahoot, and other fun activities.

SEE YOU THERE!

Learn more about the new rule to end Duration of Status at one of the information sessions hosted by ISSS. Go to z.umn.e...
08/04/2026

Learn more about the new rule to end Duration of Status at one of the information sessions hosted by ISSS.

Go to z.umn.edu/Duration-of-status for a summary of the changes and a full list of webinars.

Join ISSS, Housing & Residential Life, Office of Student Health Benefits, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota, and Boy...
08/01/2026

Join ISSS, Housing & Residential Life, Office of Student Health Benefits, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota, and Boynton Health for a webinar on how to navigate well-being and healthcare in the US, including immunization requirements and health insurance!

Learn more: z.umn.edu/isss-events

🌟Welcome our new student leaders!🌟 These leaders will work with ISSS to support international students in different are...
07/28/2026

🌟Welcome our new student leaders!🌟
These leaders will work with ISSS to support international students in different areas. Swipe through to learn a bit about them!

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301 19th Avenue South, Room 190
Minneapolis, MN
55455

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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+16126267100

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