Dear International Students and Scholars,

The International House is closed until ISSS notifies you that it will reopen. Please see the information below about how to access ISSS advisors and services.

This is a difficult time and circumstances change very quickly. For your health and safety as well as the health and safety of those around all of us, this is a necessary action. 

ISSS will remain available to support you with remote access to advisors and documents. Refer to this week's edition of The Globe for information about taking care of yourself and others during this time including access to the International Student Support Program.

Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, the International House will be closed until we notify you it is open again. ISSS encourages you contact ISSS remotely: 

Quick Question Advising is cancelled for the spring term.

ISSS advisors will advise remotely via phone or Zoom. Schedule an appointment. 

• The advisor will call you using the U.S. phone number you provide. 
• If you are outside the U.S., note in Appointment Comments section that you need a Zoom meeting. A link will be sent to your DU email.

Email ISSS at isss@du.edu. 

Call 303-871-4912 between 9am and 12pm or 1pm and 3pm, Monday-Friday. An ISSS advisor will return your call.

Submit all document requests via email to isss@du.edu. 

• Scan the document request and supporting documents as one file, if possible. 
  • Use scanner located in public places on campus
  • Use scanning app on your phone
  • Print to PDF from your computer
  • Avoid sending photos
• If you Include the Mailing Authorization Form with your request, ISSS will mail your I-20 or DS-2019 to you. All other documents will be sent via email.

Call Campus Safety at 303-871-2334 outside of I-House hours for safety or health emergencies. 

If you have concerns or questions, please contact ISSS at isss@du.edu or 303-871-4912.

 

The Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has announced changes to the rules for F-1 students studying for Fall 2020. 

An FAQ is being developed and will be posted following the Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, 12pm MST (link).

Information to current F-1 Students

Information for incoming F-1 students including Transfers

In a presidential proclamation issued on May 24, 2020, most foreign nationals who have been physically present in Brazil are not allowed to attempt entry into the United States for fourteen days following their departure from any country covered by the travel restrictions. This suspension of travel went into effect on May 28,2020, at 11:59pm eastern daylight time.

If you are unable to return to the U.S. to continue your studies due to these travel restrictions, please contact ISSS to discuss your options. Email – Appointments

Dear DU Community,

As we focus considerable energy on the here and now—course work, health and safety, and staying socially connected through digital means—we also are looking at the longer-term implications of COVID-19 on University programs.

Based on elevated international and domestic travel warnings recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and the U.S. Department of State, the University will be cancelling all international programs for the summer quarter and strongly recommends the suspension of all international travel until June 30, 2020. This will include all study abroad programs, experiential travel, and other group travel for students and faculty. By making this decision now, our academic units will be in a better position to plan alternate academic opportunities that also benefit students. It will also allow our students the chance to consider other options if they had been planning an international experience this summer.

Further, we are strongly recommending that all non-essential international and domestic employee travel be avoided until June 30.

Recommendations about fall study abroad programs will be shared towards the end of April since course registrations for fall quarter begin in early May.

We will continue to re-evaluate this travel policy and all related academic decisions, as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds. In the meantime, in order to comply with this recommendation, we ask that any travel planning be suspended until we have additional information and guidelines to share.

Sincerely,

Corinne Lengsfeld, Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

Uttiyo Raychaudhuri, Vice Provost for Internationalization

In a presidential proclamation issued on March 14, 2020, most foreign nationals who have been physically present in the United Kingdom, excluding overseas territories outside of Europe, or the Republic of Ireland are not allowed to attempt entry into the United States for fourteen days following their departure from any country covered by the travel restrictions. This suspension of travel went into effect on March 16, 2020 at 11:59pm eastern daylight time.

If you are unable to return to the U.S. to continue your studies due to these travel restrictions, please contact ISSS to discuss your options. Email – Appointments

In a presidential proclamation issued on March 11, 2020, most foreign nationals who have been physically present in European Schengen Area countries are not allowed to attempt entry into the United States for fourteen days following their departure from any country covered by the travel restrictions. This suspension of travel went into effect on March 13, 2020 at 11:59pm eastern daylight time.

For purposes of this proclamation, the Schengen Area comprises 26 European states: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

If you are unable to return to the U.S. to continue your studies due to these travel restrictions, please contact ISSS to discuss your options. Email – Appointments

In a presidential proclamation issued on February 29, 2020, most foreign nationals who have been physically present in Iran are not allowed to attempt entry into the United States for fourteen days following their departure from Iran. This suspension of travel went into effect on March 2, 2020.

If you are unable to return to the U.S. to continue your studies due to these travel restrictions, please contact ISSS to discuss your options. Email – Appointments

In a presidential proclamation issued on January 31, 2020, most foreign nationals who have been physically present in China, excluding Hong Kong and Macau, are not allowed to attempt entry into the United States for fourteen days following their departure from Iran. This suspension of travel went into effect on February 2, 2020.

If you are unable to return to the U.S. to continue your studies due to these travel restrictions, please contact ISSS to discuss your options. Email – Appointments

 

International students still have to file taxes! Students who earned income last year must file a full tax return. Students who did not earn income must file Form 8843. You can file at any time, but you must file your tax return or Form 8843 by July 15, 2020.

LEARN HOW TO FILE TAXES

For up to date information the following links are helpful and reliable sources:

American Council on Education

American Immigration Lawyers Association website

American Civil Liberties Union website

Chronicle of Higher Education

NAFSA: Assocation of International Educators

• "Directing International Students and Scholars to Resources on their Rights in Encounters with Law Enforcement"
• "Tips for Surviving in a Time of Immigration Uncertainty"

U.S. Customs & Border Protection Q&A on the Executive Order

A full list of events and resources can be found on the University of Denver's Diversity & Inclusion website

U.S. Immigration Patterns Over Time: Colorado's International Student Population and Internationalization of Higher Education was a session presented during the Fourth Annual Internationalization.  The presentation provided the audience with information on immigration patterns over time and how to create a more welcoming campus climate for international students.

Health & Counseling Center provides many medical and mental health services. (phone: 303-871-2205; Ritchie Center, 2240 E. Buchtel Blvd., Suite 3N)

Employee Assistance Program provides counseling and support for all University of Denver employees.

The Student Emergency Fund provides limited emergency financial assistance to currently enrolled University of Denver students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses because of temporary hardship related to an unexpected situation

Ombuds Office is a confidential and informal resource for any campus community member who may be experiencing difficulties navigating their time at the University. (Jenna Brown, Ombuds; phone: 303-871-4712)

Chaplain Gary Brower works with all members of the DU community on issues ranging from interfaith dialogue to spiritual care and counseling. (phone: 303-871-4488; Driscoll Student Center, South, 2050 E. Evans Ave.)

Campus Safety

Center for Multicultural Excellence

Reporting Bias Incidents, Harassment, Discrimination or Gender-based Violence at DU