Support, Resources, and News for International Students

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Website: http://www.isss.umn.edu/

ISSS is dedicated to serving the University of Minnesota's international community. Its primary mission is to assist international students and scholars in successfully accomplishing the goals that brought them to the University, by using all available resources.

ESL Classes

Website: www.cce.umn.edu/esl

English as a Second Language classes are offered by several programs at the University of Minnesota. Find out what is available for students.

Intensive English Program

Website: www.cce.umn.edu/esl./iep

The Intensive English Program offers full-time classes (typically 25 hours per week) in the summer, fall, and spring terms.

International TA Program

Website: http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/teachlearn/itap

This program offers courses and individual consultations to international graduate students who seek professional development in their teaching and use of English in the U.S. cultural context.

International News

Learn about international news at the University of Minnesota at http://www.international.umn.edu/news/.

International Directory

Website: http://www.international.umn.edu/directory/

The International Directory is an extensive collection of international resources for students, faculty, scholars and visitors at the University of Minnesota.

Minnesota International Student Association (MISA)

Website: http://www.tc.umn.edu/~misa

MISA is a student organization of over 4000 students that represents the interests of international students and promotes cultural awareness and international understanding on the University campus and surrounding community.

Student Groups

Website: http://www.sao.umn.edu/groups/list.php?group_by=category

The Student Groups web page contains links to student organizations in 22 different categories at the University of Minnesota. Find a group of students who are from your country or who share a common interest.

Office of International Programs (OIP)

Website: http://www.international.umn.edu/

OIP is the central, coordinating international office for the University of Minnesota system. It focuses on international services to faculty on all campuses, academic exchanges with institutions around the world, and funding information for graduate study and research abroad.

EducationUSA

Website: http://www.educationusa.state.gov/index.htm

The U.S. State Department guide to higher education for international students.

Visa Wait Times

Website: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/wait_2018.html

Find out the wait times for Visa appointment interviews and estimated Visa processing times at U.S. consulates worldwide.

SEVIS I-901 Fee

Website: http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm

File the I-901 form online or print a paper pdf form, check your payment status, or learn how to use Western Union Quick Pay.