Office of Global Engagement
International Students and Scholars

Information for International Students and Scholars

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) supports the integration of international students and scholars into the Brown community. We warmly welcome you to Brown's international community of more than 2,700 international students, scholars and their families representing over 100 countries.

Information for International Students and Scholars

The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) supports the integration of international students and scholars into the Brown community. We warmly welcome you to Brown's international community of more than 2,700 international students, scholars and their families representing over 100 countries.

Brown University’s academic and administrative offices will be closed for Winter Break after Friday, December 20, 2024. Normal operations will resume on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 8:30am EST. During this time, resources and support are available for students, staff and faculty.  

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International Students

The University is committed to empowering international students to thrive in all aspects of their lives while at Brown.

International Scholars

Brown University's international scholar population is made up of approximately 600 scholars. These scholars include visiting professors, visiting researchers, visiting teaching associates, postdoctoral research associates, faculty, and staff.

Meet with an Advisor

International students and scholars can meet with an OISSS advisor in-person, online or by phone.

Appointments

Latest News & Alerts

OISSS Announcements: OISSS Closure for Winter Break, Travel Reminders, Event Recording, and Change to J-1 Home Residency Requirement

OISSS Announcements: Winter Break and Travel Reminders; Updated J-1 Exchange Visitor’s Skills List; Upcoming Scholar Experience Survey; OISSS Office Hours

Winter Break Travel Guidance for International Community

OISSS Announcements: Immigration Attorney Presentation TOMORROW Tuesday, Nov. 19 and OISSS Closure for Thanksgiving Break

OISSS Announcements: Immigration Attorney Presentation Tue, Nov. 19; CPT 101 session tomorrow Wed, Oct 30; Travel Signature reminder; & TPS for Lebanese Nationals

OISSS Announcements: DV Green Card Lottery now open, CPT 101 for Undergrads, Travel Signature & U.S. Address/Phone reporting reminders

International Undergraduate Student Orientation

International Graduate Student Orientation

Reminders: 2023 Taxes due 4/15/2024 / 8843 Form / Extension of Time Forms /Mini Tax Consultations / Sprintax Webinars

Event Recording: Immigration Presentation with Attorney Liz Goss 4/2/2024 (Brown University account access only)

Immigration Attorney Presentation April 2nd, Tax Filing Deadline Approaching

Reminders: 2023 U.S. Income Tax Filing deadline is 4/15/2024 / Mini Tax Consultations / Sprintax Webinars / Scam Alerts

Annual Income Tax Return Filing

OISSS Announcements: OPT fee to increase as of April 1st, CPT Info Session for Undergrads tomorrow, Tax Filing Season

OISSS Announcements: Start of Spring Semester Reminders

OISSS Announcements: Immigration Attorney Presentation this Thursday, Nov. 16 and OISSS Closure for Thanksgiving Break

OISSS Announcements: Travel Signature Reminder, Immigration Attorney Presentation Nov. 16 and International Education Week Events!

OISSS Announcements: DV Green Card Lottery now open, CPT Workshops, Immigration Attorney Presentation Recording and Mark your Calendar for Nov. 16, and OPT Video Series Launch

OISSS Launches OPT Video Series

OISSS Announcements & Reminders (for J1/H1b Scholars)

Working and Living

General information and resources about pre-arrival planning, administrative information, and local resources.

What to Bring When Traveling

Know what required documents to carry with you when traveling as an international Brown student or scholar outside the U.S. with plans to return and resume J-1 or F-1 status.