Useful Websites
For up to date information the following links are helpful and reliable sources:
American Immigration Lawyers Association website
American Civil Liberties Union website
International Student and Scholar Services
Learning Without Borders
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) supports internationalization at the University of Denver by serving as a resource to students, faculty, and staff in meeting the needs of the international community on campus.
During Winter Break (November 24th to December 23rd), ISSS will advise remotely by appointment.
The University of Denver will be closed from December 24th until January 3rd.
Quick Resources
New Student Portal - ISSS Student
ISSS has launched a new online request system: ISSS Portal
All student requests except CPT should be submitted in the portal at https://isss.du.edu
F-1 Curricular Practical Training requests will still be accepted by email to isss@du.edu until further notice.
- New Curricular Practical Training (CPT): F-1 students use this packet to request initial authorization for a new paid, off-campus internship during their studies. This form should NOT be used to request re-authorization of CPT for a continuing internship.
- Reauthorization of Curricular Practical Training (CPT): F-1 Students use this packet to request re-authorization of a continuing paid, off campus internship, which is completed during their studies.
du clarion feature on international students (Sept. 20, 2021)
Read the DU Clarion's article on why international students are drawn to DU.
COVID enrollment requirements for 2021-2022
SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) will allow F-1 students whose SEVIS record was active on March 9, 2020 and has remained active to enroll in more than one on-line class in academic year 2021-2022.
Students whose SEVIS records became active after March 9, 2020 must have at least one course with an in-person component.
ISSS will notify students if SEVP updates its guidance.
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Continuing F-1 students who were in the U.S. and had active SEVIS records on March 9, 2020
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Continuing F-1 students with active SEVIS records on March 9, 2020, who were outside the U.S. on March 9, 2020 and returned to the U.S. after March 9, 2020 (includes transfer and change of level)
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Students who entered the U.S. in F-1 status after March 9, 2020
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Students who changed status to F-1 after March 9, 2020
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F-1 student must enroll full-time which is 8 credits for graduate students and 12 credits for undergraduate students. There are exceptions to full-time enrollment for F-1 students with ISSS approval of non-summer vacation term or less than full-time enrollment for academic or medical reasons. For more information visit the Enrollment Requirements page on the ISSS website.
J-1 students must enroll full-time unless authorized by ISSS for less than full-time enrollment. J-1 students can enroll in any combination of course modalities that help them make academic progress including fully online. However, the purpose of the J Exchange Visitor program is to facilitate in-person exchange, so ISSS encourages enrollment in in-person or hybrid classes if possible.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: PHONE AND EMAIL PHISHING SCAMS
The University of Denver has recently faced an increase in phone and email phishing scams. A common email scam that DU students, faculty, and staff may see in their inbox is an offer of employment with an individual who typically needs some type of domestic assistance (personal assistant, dog walker, etc).
As an international student, you cannot work off-campus without authorization from ISSS or USCIS. International students should not respond to ANY emails offering employment, regardless if they are legitimate or a scam.
If you work off-campus without authorization, you are in violation of your F-1/J-1 immigration status and your SEVIS record may be terminated
For additional information on phone and email phishing scams, please download the following PDF: PHISHING SCAMS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Optional Practical Training
Monday, November 15, 2021
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom (Meeting ID: 829 9843 9112)