ISSS News - March 2024
Announcements
University closure: March 29, 2024
The University of Colorado Boulder, including ISSS, will be closed Friday, March 29, 2024 in observance of a spring break holiday. ISSS will resume normal services on Monday, April 1, 2024.A complete list of university holidays is available on the Human Resources website.
Reminder: Nonresident international employees and students can access free tax preparation software
CU is once again partnering with Sprintax to support nonresident alien employees and students in their personal tax filing obligation. The International Tax Office will offer a discount code to access Sprintax Returns online tax preparation tool free of charge.The discount code will enable nonreside...
Be aware of cyber kidnapping鈥揳nd warn your family!
Cyber kidnapping is an extortion scheme in which a cybercriminal calls a target and says that they kidnapped a family member and demand money for the family member鈥檚 release. Sometimes they use AI to clone the family member鈥檚 voice or alter photographs to make it look like a family member is in dang...
Ralphie's List
Did you miss the off-campus housing fair? Check out Ralphie's List for housing options.鈦燫alphie鈥檚 List聽is your only university-affiliated resource for housing listings that are curated for students. The Ralphie鈥檚 List database lists rentals in the area, has a searchable roommate database and allows...
U.S. Census Bureau: American Community Survey (ACS)
Students have reported receiving notification by mail and email from the Census Bureau (part of the U.S. Department of Commerce) indicating a response to the American Community Survey is required by law. This is NOT a scam. Every person receiving the survey is required by law to complete it, and to...
ISSS spring 2024 graduation reception is Friday, May 10, 2024!
The spring 2024 reception for graduating students and their guests will be held on Friday, May 10, 2024. ISSS will provide light refreshments, photo opportunities, and a relaxing atmosphere to mingle with other international graduates. There is no required dress code, no RSVP is required.When: Frida...
Fall open enrollment: Register for an English language course elective
The International English Center, in collaboration with the Department of Linguistics, is offering LING 3210 English for Academic Purposes in Fall 2024. This 3-credit course is ideal for first, second, and third-year international undergraduate students who would like to improve their communication...
Immigration News
Requesting a travel signature on your I-20/DS-2019
Do you have any upcoming international travel plans?Prior to traveling outside the U.S., ensure you have a valid travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019.International students and scholars who travel without a valid travel signature may be:Denied re-entry to the U.S. orIssued an I-515A and only gra...
Are you an international student in F-1 status completing your academic program spring 2024? Here are some important reminders
Let ISSS know!If you are graduating this semester:Complete the ISSS Confirmation of Final Semester e-form (available in the MyISSS portal).If you plan to defend your dissertation or thesis prior to the start of the summer 2024 term:Email ISSS as soon as possible so ISSS can provide important informa...
Summer 2024 enrollment requirements for graduating students
If you will complete your degree this summer, full-time enrollment (or an authorized equivalent) that includes a physical presence on campus is required to maintain your F-1 status. Reporting Summer 2024 as Your Final SemesterTo report summer 2024 as your final semester, you must complete the Confir...
Events
Apr 21: Join us at this year's International Festival!
The International Festival is the largest student-organized event at the University of Colorado Boulder. This year our theme is movie: Lights, Camera, IFest! Be prepared for an extravagant night full of prizes, food, and cultural performances. You will get to eat samples of food from different count...
Community Corner
OPT Spotlight Series: Ahmed AlAzri (Mothers Against Drunk Driving - MADD)
Ahmed AlAzri is a 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 graduate who is currently gaining experience while on Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).聽 ISSS reached out to Azri to ask about the type of training he is doing and how鈥痯ost-completion鈥疧PT has helped him聽gain practical training in his聽major field of study...
Basic Needs Center
The Basic Needs Center is a聽support service for students seeking assistance accessing essential resources including food and housing resources. The center provides equitable access to basic needs for聽students during their time at 蜜桃传媒破解版下载,聽collaborates with on-campus and community partners, and he...
Sign-up to volunteer at an upcoming race event
Races are a great way to experience American culture and the spirit of volunteering time to a good cause.There are many local races to choose from, including the Ironman in Boulder, Colorado on June 8, 2024.If you are interested in volunteering for this race, email im70.3boulder@ironmanvolunteers.co...
Monthly mobile food pantry
The Basic Needs Center鈥檚 mobile food pantries are free and open to 蜜桃传媒破解版下载 students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Registration is required. Attendees may receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes.Mobile Food Pantry Information &...
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