GlobalInternational Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is dedicated to serving the University of Minnesota’s international community.
Its primary mission is to assist international students and scholars in successfully accomplishing the goals that brought them to the University. ISSS supports the University’s internationalization efforts by helping departments bring new foreign nationals into the community; by providing intercultural training for students, staff, and faculty; and by offering events that build links between the U.S. and international communities on campus. The office helps new international students transition to the University of Minnesota through Global Gopher Experiences, a series of virtual and in-person events, and convenes the International Student Advisory Board to ensure international student voices are represented on campus.
5,400 international students
140 countries represented
1,200 international scholars
ISSS News
Celebrating 10 years of cross-cultural friendships
The Students Crossing Borders living learning community brought together students from all over the world to live together, sharing their cultures and forming lifelong friendships. Alumni of the program recently gathered for a reunion weekend to celebrate 10 years since they met in Middlebrook Hall.
International students gain leadership skills at retreat
At a two-day retreat, international student leaders led participants in discussions and exercises to enhance communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
International students learn about U.S. electoral process
International students and scholars learned about the U.S. elections process and what they can do as non-citizens at events planned by International Student and Scholar Services and Small World Coffee Hour.