
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Introducing the ISSS Student Portal
Arriving June 14, students will obtain access to their new ISSS Student Portal. Read about accessing and processing within the portal on our ISSS Student Portal Webpage. *Incoming Spring 2024 Students will gain access to the ISSS Student Portal on December 18, 2023.
F-1 Student Quick Links

Maintaining F-1 Status
All information needed to maintain your F-1 Status while in the United States.

Traveling on F-1
Remember to have a valid travel signature on your I-20 prior to traveling!

Off Campus Employment
Off Campus Work Authorization for F-1 Students
J-1 Student Quick Links

Maintain J-1 Student Status
Rules & Responsibilities for Maintaining J-1 Student Status

J-1 Students and Student Interns
All information for J-1 J-1 Students and Student Interns

J-1 Student Employment
J-1 students may only work in the United States--either on-campus or off-campus--if they are authorized in advance by the ISSS office.
J-1 Scholar Quick Links

J-1 Scholar Sponsorship Request
Start the J-1 Scholar Journey

Maintaining Scholar Status
All rules & responsibilities for maintaining J-1 Scholar Status
Document Collection Information
Learn the different ways to collect your I-20/DS-2019, SSN Letters, etc.
ISSS Operations
ISSS Operations — In Person & Virtual Assistance Available: The ISSS office is located on the 9th floor of the Howe Center and offers assistance via phone and email Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5p.m. In-person document pickup will be available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with photo ID. For information about our virtual services, such as email, phone, and Zoom assistance, please visit our Virtual Assistance Webpage.
ISSS Virtual Advising Hours
ISSS Advising Hours via Zoom are available on Mondays from 2-4 p.m. and Thursdays from noon-2 p.m. unless Stevens is closed for a holiday.
Meet Our Staff
Chloe Bergman-Ray | Advisor |
Lauren Berlamino | Associate Director |
Eileen Hawkins | Advisor |
Katerina Holubova | Assistant Director |
Nilyufer Namazova | Advisor |
Karine Nanagoulian | Assistant Director for Incoming International Students |
Lydia Sung | Advisor |
Brittany Then | Advisor |
Jean Lee | Director |