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The office of International Student and Scholar Programs (ISSP) is responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of services and programs designed to assist international students and scholars. The ISSP staff is professionally trained to offer advising and programs about immigration and financial concerns, and academic counseling to help students and scholars understand and deal effectively with the U.S. academic system and university requirements.
One of ISSP's primary functions is to assist international students and scholars in obtaining and maintaining their immigration status. The staff issues immigration documents and files petitions required by the U.S. government for persons obtaining or maintaining certain types of immigration status. The ISSP office is the best source of information, advice, and assistance on issues related to a student or scholar's immigration status.
ISSP also offers several programs for students and scholars to enhance their personal growth and development, to learn more about the cultures of the U.S. , to facilitate interaction with U.S. students, and to share their cultures with the Emory and Atlanta communities. Orientation programs, the weekly International Coffee Hour, SPICE (an international theme hall), Atlanta City Tour, Amigo Friendship Program (provides a friend in the Atlanta community), International Student Forum with President Jimmy Carter, income tax help sessions, fall and spring break trips, and the International Cultural Festival are on-going programs. Other programs are offered in a timely manner to meet an immediate need or to increase cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
ISSP staff members are available for discussion and counseling about personal matters, such as adjusting to a new culture, problems with friendships, family, roommates; cross-cultural misunderstandings; feelings of sadness, anger, and fear; concerns about returning home; and making life changes and choices. Crisis counseling and intervention are offered when students and scholars find their countries torn by war, natural disasters, or economic crisis.
For more information about the programs and services of the ISSP office, please visit their website at: www.emory.edu/ISSP
For information about international student applications to the Emory School of Medicine, see “How to Apply / International Students”.
