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General University Information
The Department of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS),
is dedicated to ensuring that the experience of the international
student at the University of Miami is as positive and fulfilling as
possible.
ISSS offers a comprehensive orientation program at the beginning
of each semester, designed to provide the international student with
the initial framework for adjustment to a new cultural and academic
environment. Upon their arrival, international students are given
information on such topics as immigration and U.S. Department of State
regulations, cultural adjustment, an introduction to the University
of Miami and the Miami community, information on U.S. income tax and
Social Security, and practical advice regarding housing, transportation
and banking.
ISSS assists the international student in complying with
regulations and documentation requirements of the U.S. Citizenship
and Immigration Service and the U.S. Department of State,
including information on regulations that govern on- and off-campus
employment.
On a continuing basis, ISSS advises students and scholars on personal,
academic and professional concerns. The Department further provides
access to cross-cultural experiences to broaden students’ and
scholars’ exposure to American society, culture and institutions,
and to provide the opportunity to share the language, culture and
history of their home country with Americans.
As part of its cultural programming, ISSS also works closely
with the Council of International Students and Organizations
(COISO) in highlighting the diversity of the University community
and in planning cultural events and activities on campus,
including United Nations Day and Thanksgiving Dinner each
fall, and International Week and participation in National
Model United Nations competition each spring semester.
The Department of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
is located at 5600 Merrick Drive, 21-F (Student Services Building)
on the Coral Gables campus.
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