The Office of International Students & Scholars/OISS, located in the International Center at 37 Lower College Road, serves as a meeting place for the international community. The Center is opened from 9:30 to 3:30 pm.
The OISS staff is available to meet with you to explain and/or resolve situations related to your immigration status, which may need attention. We provide required immigration documents and problem-solving assistance to all undergraduate and graduate students, student interns, professors and scholars.
International Student Orientation
The Office of International Students & Scholars is responsible for providing a mandatory New International Student Orientation to facilitate your transition
Immigration Topics - Orientation Schedule
Graduate Students
Date: Friday, January 18, 2013
Time: 10:00 PM to 12:00 PM
Place: International Center, 37 Lower College Road
A.C.E. Language Institute, Undergraduate & Exchange Students
Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Place: International Center, 37 Lower College Road
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Join us for a Pizza Party to share your experiences abroad and sign up to be published in our magazine. Details below.
Thursday February 7th, 11:45am - 1:30pm Memorial Union Ballroom
Can't make the Pizza Party, fill out the form below to submit your story and pictures for the magazine instead.
Be a part of The Unexpected Experience Magazine by sharing your unexpected experience while studying at URI! The magazine will be a series of short stories, photos, and memorabilia, showcasing a variety of experiences in which students did not expect prior to studying abroad. It will be an opportunity to allow others to follow along on your journey abroad!
Please email the completed form below, along with photos to:
University of Rhode Island • Office of International Students & Scholars • International Center • 37 Lower College Road; Kingston, Rhode Island, 02881
International Student Orientation
Date: Friday, January 18, 2013
Time: 10:00AM to 12 Noon
Graduate Students
Place: Interntional Center
37 Lower College Road
Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Time: 1:00PM to 2:30PM
A.C.E. Language Institute, Undergraduate &
Exchange Students
Place: International Center
37 Lower College Road
**IMPORTANT OPT INFO.**
Reporting responsibilities of F-1 International Students while on (OPT)
SPRING 2013 OPT workshop schedules are announced.