You can read all the OISS Newsletter articles here or view the featured articles at the top for timely tips you can use.
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Ask An Advisor: Filing U.S. Taxes as an International Student
Question: What do I need to know about filing U.S. Taxes as an International Student? Answer: One of the most common questions OISS Advisors are asked at this time of […]
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Ask an Advisor: Graduating and Applying for OPT
02/19/2021, written by Lara Jennings, International Student and Scholar Advisor: Learn about applying for OTP at Wash U.
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WHAM! Stop The Sham Before it’s a Scam!
We do our best to warn and keep students informed on the latest scams. But, we are never going to be able to catch them all.
Get to Know Your Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Mark Kamimura-Jiménez.
We are eager to officially introduce and welcome our new Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Mark Kamimura-Jiménez (he/him/his) who oversees CDI, OISS, and the Office for Religious, Spiritual and Ethical Life here at WashU.
New Student Group Introduced on Campus
This semester, the European International Students Association (EISA) became a newly recognized Student Union Club.
OISS Newsletters
View the collected OISS Newsletters: keep up to date and review any articles you may have missed.
OISS’ Commitment to “Stay Connected”
Learn about the various ways you can stay connected to OISS during this time.
Policy Updates: Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20
November 12, 2021 Written by: Lara Jennings, International Student & Scholar Advisor The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) released several emergency and temporary policy guidance to help schools and […]
Reverse Culture Shock: Readapting to ‘Home’
Individuals can also experience difficulties with readjusting back to their home culture in what is called, “Reverse Culture Shock”.
Safety & Security: 3 Basic Tips
A large percentage of international students live off campus in areas that are not policed by WUPD. Keep these tips in mind.
Some Good News for International Students: Judge Rules in Favor of F-1 Students on Unlawful Presence
On February 06, 2020, a Judge granted summary judgement in favor of international students and their institutions regarding the August 2018 changes to unlawful presence.