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The ISS staff members provide numerous services for international students and scholars enrolled at OSU. However, other departments on campus provide academic counseling. Some of the ISS services include:
- Publish and send pre-arrival information to new students; meet new arrivals at the OKC airport; International Peer Advisors help students to open bank accounts, find housing, connect utilities, buy books, shop and other “settling in” needs. ISS also conducts a mandatory international students and scholars orientation before the beginning of each semester.
- Advise international students on university policies, immigration regulations, U.S culture, customs and values, institutional resources and local opportunities.
- Counsel international students and scholars and their dependents on personal and financial matters; provide a referral service to resource and support programs available on campus and throughout Stillwater.
- Prepare documents and letters required for foreign exchange requests, travel, medical coverage, court cases and other related matters for international students, scholars and their families. Issue requests for foreign exchange and fee payment.
- Process documents, forms and reports for the USCIS (United States Citizenship Immigration Services), U.S Department of State, other federal agencies, educational institutions, foreign governments and sponsors.
- Issue employment clearances to international students and scholars who are qualified to work part time on campus. Provide assistance with annual tax forms preparation.
- Facilitate, encourage and promote international cultural programs at OSU and in the community.
- Maintain a liaison with students, departmental organizations and community organizations that focus on international students and scholars.
- Coordinate and facilitate programs for international students, scholars and their dependents (for example: educational trips, community activities, break programs and cultural events).
- Publish the international Listserv and maintain a Web site of current news for international students.
- Provide consultation regarding foreign educational systems and credentials.
- Provide consultation regarding problems or changes in institutional procedures, guidelines and policies affecting international students and scholars.
- Complete surveys, statistical reports and conduct research.
- Be on call for emergencies involving the police and hospital.
- ISS also processes all documents and requests related to sponsored students, scholars or international faculty such as
- Acting as an official point of contact with government and private agencies regarding international sponsored students.
- Assisting in the recruitment of international sponsored students and providing supplemental services to help support those students.
- Assisting with the maintenance of contact with OSU international-sponsored student alumni.
The Office of International Students and Scholars invites international students and scholars as well as American students, faculty, staff and community members to access its services.
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