ISSS News - August 2026
Announcements
ISSS advising services
Whether you prefer in-person or remote appointments, ISSS is here to support you.ISSS Advising Hours All advising times are in the Mountain Time Zone. ISSS is closed for all university holidays.Advising hours may change at the start of each semester. Be sure to check our Advising Services webpage fo...
International Student Orientation & Fall Welcome
Join us August 16, 2026 for the International Student Orientation.Attendance at the International Student Orientation on Sunday, August 16 is essential as presenters will provide important information to support your success and help you maintain your immigration status throughout your time at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBo...
Aug 10-28: Temporary I-9 Office Location for fall new hire welcome
To make it easy and convenient for new hires to complete their I-9 paperwork, we set up a tent at the Center for Community, Dirks Patio from Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 28. I-9 Office 2026 Tent Information
Enroll now in graduate-level English language courses for Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØgraduate students and visiting scholars
Polish your English language skills with classes at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder’s International English Center (IEC). Our 10-week 2-credit courses are designed for international graduate students as well as visiting scholars and researchers at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder. Participants build and refine their English communication ski...
Enroll now in this fall undergraduate 3-credit elective course designed to support Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder undergraduates who speak English as an additional language
LING 3210 English for Academic Purposes is designed to help you sharpen your English accuracy through academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice. Learn to express ideas more clearly, both orally and in writing, while engaging critically in class discussions, and giving presentation...
Apply now—Critical Dialogic Pedagogy Micro-Credential Program (fall ‘26)
Are you a graduate student looking to grow as a reflective, equity-oriented educator—free of charge? We invite you to apply for the Critical Dialogic Pedagogy Micro-Credential Program—a 10-session workshop series funded by an IMPACT grant and co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching & Learning (...
JLF Colorado, annual international celebration of books, ideas, stories, and community!
From September 22-23, 2026 the 12th edition of JLF Colorado, an international edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival, will come alive at the Boulder Public Library! Immerse in the vibrant energy, curiosity, and intellect that make Boulder so unique, against the backdrop of the awe-inspiring Rocki...
Immigration News
Alert: Publishing of final rule eliminating duration of status for students and scholars in F-1 and J-1 status
Expanded FAQs on the Elimination of Duration of Status Coming Mid-AugustISSS is conducting a review of the Federal Register and will publish an expanded FAQ in the near future.ISSS is aware that on July 17, 2026, the federal government intends to publish changes to the regulations governing F-1 and...
Address & U.S. phone number update requirement for F-1 and J-1 visa status holders
Address UpdatesHave you recently changed your U.S. address or are you planning a move to a new location?To maintain F-1 or J-1 student visa status, federal regulations require students to report any address changes within 10 days of moving.  The address you report should be where you are living, ev...
On-campus presence requirement & CPT
On-Campus Presence RequirementU.S. immigration rules require international students on F-1 and J-1 student visas to take a specific number of in-person credits that require their physical presence.  If the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) learns that a student has been attending in-person...
Summer 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 as Your Final SemesterTo report summer as your final semester, you must complete the Confirmation of F...
Events
Aug 15-17: Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Surplus Store Move-In Sale
Shop affordable, sustainable furniture, household items, dorm essentials, and more during the annual Move-In Sale. The sale runs August 15-17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with locations at the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Surplus Store and Innovation Station in Williams Village. It's a great way to save money while support...
Community Corner
Scholarship opportunity for female graduate students coming from outside of the U.S. and Canada
The international Philanthropic Educational Organization, PEO, has been giving scholarships to international women pursuing graduate study in the U.S. for close to 80 years.Completed Eligibility Forms need to be submitted between September 15 and December 15 of each year.Read More about this Opportu...