Office of International Student and Scholar Services
International Student and Scholar Services is located in the Gerber Center, Room 402 ("G?vle 4"); phone 309-794-8220.
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services is dedicated to supporting and empowering international students and students who are internationally inclined.
OISSS is also committed to the holistic development and growth of students. The office seeks to engage the hearts and minds of individuals by providing academic, social, emotional and transitional support.
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Office location: Room 402 ("G?vle 4") on the fourth floor of The Gerber Center for Student Life
- For questions regarding admissions and student life, contact Liz Nino, director of international recruitment, or see the Admissions page.
- For visa, I-20 or DS-2019 questions, please contact Juanita Trevino Perez.
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Student groups
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services sponsors student organizations that are open to all students. Some of the groups that may be of particular interest to international students are listed below.
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Global Engagement Team African Student Association Amnesty International Multicultural Programming Board Black Student Union Latinx Unidos Asian Student Organization South Asian Student Association Vietnamese Student Association |
Multicultural Club Council Global Affect Majestic Hearts NAACP The Order of the Phoenix and Ladies of Vital Essence (multicultural social groups) UNYK Multicultural Dance Troupe Religious groups (Hillel, Muslim Student Association, Augie Catholic, Interfaith Understanding) Circle K International |