The mission of the Office of International Student and Scholar Services is to promote campus internationalization by providing service excellence related to immigration compliance and procedures, and comprehensively supporting the academic, social, and professional success of all our international students and scholars to ensure their seamless integration into our university community.
If you are a new or transfer student working on your admission process or waiting for your immigration documentation, please contact the Office of Admissions.
Our office, the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will work with you once you are in the United States and at FIU, and will provide you with comprehensive services during your program and behind.
Have a quick question? Connect with the ISSS team through our Virtual Office for guidance on processes, ISSS services, and general support. Join us Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with additional hours on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Need assistance with a more complex question? For case-specific advising, immigration concerns, or document reviews, contact the ISSS team at 305-348-2421 or isss@fiu.edu. Include your Panther ID and a brief description of your request so we can better assist you.
Access this link for all your document and ISSS service requests.
All students at FIU in F-1 or J-1 student status are required to attend a MANDATORY New International Student Orientation conducted by ISSS. This is different from other academic, departmental, or university-wide orientations, and it will cover information specific to international students regarding federal immigration regulations that you MUST be aware of. These sessions are offered at both the Biscayne Bay Campus and the Modesto A. Maidique Campus every semester.
