The International Students and Scholars Office provides students the resources for a well-rounded education at Oakland University including academic and social experiences. ISSO coordinates and administers programs that serve international students, faculty, and visitors to the Oakland community. Our staff is aware of the demands associated with studying in another country and the special needs of international students. We invite you to visit our website or email us before you arrive to Oakland University or please come and visit our office when you arrive so we can be of assistance to you.
Services offered by ISSO:
• Immigration counseling (students & scholars)
• SEVIS I-20 issuance for undergraduate, graduate, doctoral students, and dependents
• SEVIS DS-2019 issuance for J-1 Exchange Visitor students, scholars, faculty, and dependents
• Employment Seminars (CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT)
• J-1 Employment Authorization Requests
• Assistance requesting a change of immigration status
• Canadian border crossing letters
• F-1 and J-1 extensions of stay
• Cross Cultural Activities
• Reinstatement of status
• Exception requests
• Health insurance
• Student transfers
• Informational seminars
• Orientation
• Personal advising
• ISSO Facebook
• Host Family program
• International Village
• Student Advocacy