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Enrolled students can (log-in required) for up-to-date information related to F-1 status and compliance.

One of the most important ways that the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) supports international students and exchange visitors is to teach them about the benefits and limitations of their non-immigrant status. OISA staff are fluent in the regulatory issues facing international students and exchange visitors, and we maintain relevant professional networks including NAFSA Association of International Educators and the Presidents’ Alliance for Higher Education and Immigration. We also rely on specialized legal counsel via and .

The OISA is responsible for �����������ϳԹ�’s compliance with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (). This includes oversight of �����������ϳԹ�’s I-17 certification to enroll F-1 students, and the redesignation cycle which allows us to host J-1 exchange visitors.  

• The OISA manages international student compliance throughout the : from I-20 issuance and initial entry; throughout the full four-year degree program; and for up to three years following graduation for students who use practical training benefits to continue their education by gaining work experience in the U.S.
• The OISA facilitates �����������ϳԹ�’s , which allows the College to host J-1 non-degree students, professors, research scholars, short-term scholars, specialists, and J-2 dependents — often in collaboration with the Institute for Global Engagement. 

OISA Advising Materials

The OISA offers curated advising materials for international students and scholars on our (login required).

The site includes handouts, forms, and referrals on a broad range of topics — including up-to-date guidance related to document maintenance, current travel risks, and immigration benefits and application procedures, etc. 

Materials and topics include:

• F-1 Student and Alumni Resources (F-1 responsibilities and limitations; travel advisories and required documentation; academic policy issues as they related to immigration status; internships and employment authorization requirements; non-resident tax compliance; banking and scams; volunteer service vs. unpaid work limitations; and other OISA programming resources)
• J-1 Exchange Visitor Resources (Information for campus partners who wish to host an exchange visitor; the DS-2019 request form and EV host responsibilities; J-1 exchange visitor check-in, with responsibilities and limitations)
• Faculty and Staff Resources (This page offers informational handouts for campus partners, including: “F-1 Status and Academic Decisions; Culture in the Classroom; an International Student Allyship sign; and materials stemming from the OISA’s “Say My Name” workshops)

Since a �����������ϳԹ� login is required to access the site, prospective students and/or �����������ϳԹ� family members are also welcome to email the OISA to request more information on specific topics of interest.