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International Student and Scholar Services

Sparks Hall, Room 252
Telephone: 404/413-2070
Fax: 404/413-2072
Web: www.gsu.edu/isss
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Monday - Friday

Overview

International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) provides support for Georgia State University 's non-immigrant international student, faculty, and research population, their dependents, and any foreign-born citizens and permanent residents of the United States who may need services. Services include orientations, immigration advisement, international student and scholar insurance coverage, student advocacy, and other personal assistance in adjusting to and joining the university community. The office staff serves as liaison with all academic departments, the diplomatic corps, and a variety of international agencies. International Services also offers assistance to academic departments wishing to invite foreign scholars or hire foreign faculty.

Services Provided

• Immigration Advisement
• Nonresident Tax Advisement
• International Student Orientation
• Advisement of International Student Associations
• Student Advocacy
• Eva Whetstone International Student Emergency Loan
• Out-of-state Tuition Waiver program (for students with severe economic need)

Student Involvement Opportunities

Information about the various associations and their umbrella group, the International Student Association Council, is available in the International Services office, and online at www.gsu.edu/isss under Campus & Community Involvement

• International Student Associations Council (ISAC)
• More than 20 international student associations
• ISAC - sponsored cultural studies trips through Touch the Earth programs
• Volunteer International Student Assistants (VISA Leaders)