Welcome!
Welcome to the University of Delaware! The University and the Office for International Students & Scholars are pleased to have you as part of our student/scholar community.
As you start your studies in a new university and culture, you will probably have many questions such as: Whom do I talk to when there is a problem? Where will I live? Where do I eat? This website provides you with a list of important phone numbers and information on living at the University, in the town of Newark and in the United States. The Office for International Students & Scholars as well as many other members of the university community are available to answer your questions and to assist in any way possible. We hope to make your stay here a pleasant and enjoyable one. Please contact us with your concerns or questions or just stop by to say “ hello. ” We are looking forward to meeting you.
NSO Spring 2012 Slides
Graduate students: Click here
Undergraduate students: Click here
International Service Fee, Winter & Summer
After an extensive review, the Office for International Students and Scholars decided that the International Service fee will not be assessed to international students enrolled in the Winter or Summer sessions. Student Financial Services has reversed all charges for the Winter 2012 session. If you have additional questions or concerns, feel free to contact our office at any time.
Social Security
The Office for International Students and Scholars will provide a bus to the Social Security Office for students that are eligible and need to apply for their social security numbers.
Pick up information
- Location: 413 Academy Street
- Date: February 15th
- Time: 3:00 PM
- Prior to February 15th, employment letter, SSN application must be on file in OISS
- passport (with visa)
- I-20/DS2019
- I-94
Tax Preparation
The Office for International Students and Scholars has purchased a license to an easy-to-use web-based tax preparation system called Windstar Foreign National Tax Resource for our foreign nationals that would also help them understand their tax status, immigration questions, and filing responsibilities for themselves and family members residing in the U.S. more...
New international Students Orientation - Spring 2012
Graduate students: The required orientation program will be held on February 3rd, 2012in Trabant Student Center, Multipurpose Room A and B, 8:30am to 12:00pm
Undergraduate students: The required orientation program will be held on February 3rd, 2012in Trabant Student Center, 8:30am to 2:30pm
In Memoriam
We are saddened to announce that Susan Lee, the former Director of the Office for International Students & Scholars, passed away on September 24th. During her 42 years with OISS, Mrs. Lee touched the lives of thousands of international students and scholars and will be remembered for her kindness, compassion and dedication to the international community at the University of Delaware. She will be greatly missed.
CSSA Karaoke Singing Contest
2011 UD CSSA(Chinese Students and Scholars Association) Karaoke Singing Contest
Applicants: Anyone who is capable of singing Chinese songs. No limitations as age or nationality.
Awards & Prizes:
First Award: iPad 2
Second Award: Sony PlayStation 3 BundleThird Award: Kindle Fire (Reserved)
Award for Best Stage Performance: iHome (voted by contests)
Award for Best Stage Performance: iHome (voted by CSSA Committee Members)
Award for Popularity: iSpeaker (voted by audience)
Award for Creativity: iPod Shuffle (voted by student judges)
Prizes for the lucky audience include high-quality earphones, gift cards, etc. which are worth over $300. The total value of all the prizes is nearly $2,000. (In principle, each contest is entitled to only one award.)
Audition:
Time: 6:30 p.m., October 28, 2011
Venue: Room 116, Brown Lab
Deadline of Application: 12:00 a.m., October 28, 2011
Registration Link: http://tiny.cc/vr76n
UD announces enhanced international student programs, new fee
In accordance with the University’s Path to Prominence™ global initiative, UD has witnessed a dramatic increase in its international population. In fact, the international population has nearly doubled over the past five years. This increased globalization has provided immeasurable benefits to the University community but also requires an increased need for services to support international students, scholars, faculty and staff. Toward this end, the UD Board of Trustees approved a new international service fee effective Fall 2011.
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UD Policy Statement for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service
Upon admission to a program of study at the University of Delaware, international students are issued documents used to obtain F1 and J1 visas. Those visa holders who do not appropriately register with the Office for International Students & Scholars (OISS) by the end of free drop/add course registration period will be immediately reported to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Those visa holders enrolled in the English Language Institute will immediately be reported to USCIS for failure to register with OISS by the end of the first week of classes unless prior notification of delayed arrival has been provided. Returning F-1 and J-1 visa holders will be reported to USCIS upon knowledge of failure to appropriately register or upon withdrawal from the University or English Language Institute without an approved change of status. All academic units in which international students are matriculated are obligated to report “ no shows ” to OISS by the end of the free drop/add registration period in any given semester. Visa holders are required to regularly attend class to be in compliance with immigration and naturalization regulations. All academic units in which international students are matriculated are obligated to report to OISS any student who is not in compliance with the attendance policy.
Note: Current USCIS regulations permit student visa holders to remain in the U.S. for a limited time (60 days for F visa holders and 30 days for J visa holders) without a change of status after completion of their program of study. USCIS regulates employment authorization and monitors those visa holders who participate in Optional Practical Training/Academic Training or other employment.
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