University of Minnesota; International Student and Scholar Services

Welcome to Fall 2020! The University of Minnesota is committed to ensuring all incoming (new) and returning (current) international students and scholars have the flexibility necessary to enroll in classes this fall. Review our updates for information, and make sure to check your UMN email account for messages sent by ISSS and other departments with further updates.

For more information:

If you have not already, all new international students should complete the International Student Preparation Course.
Recordings are available from the Global Gopher Events sessions for new international students.

Announcements

All ISSS Staff Members Are Working Remotely: This ISSS staff is providing full services for international students, scholars, and UMN departments. Review our office hour updates to learn more.
Read our latest updates regarding online course enrollment, SEVP guidance, and the recent Presidential Proclamation suspending entry for certain nonresidents.
Registration is open for the Fall 2020 Cross-Cultural Discussion Groups. We will hosting these groups virtually this fall, and a variety of times are available to accommodate time zone differences. Applications are also open for group facilitators.

Culture Corps

Brings international perspectives into classrooms and onto campus through a series of either faculty or international student initiated projects.

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Cross-Cultural Discussion Groups

Gathers small groups of international students and scholars together in an intimate atmosphere to explore their cross-cultural experiences and perspectives.

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Global Gopher Academy

Introduces new international students to other U.S. and international students, U.S. culture, and life at the University of Minnesota through workshops, training sessions, tours, and fun activities. This six day program transitions students to their new life in Minnesota and provides important skills and experiences to help them succeed both in and out of the classroom.

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International Buddy Program

Provides new international students during fall semesters with opportunities to develop friendships with students from other countries through intercultural learning, service, and social activities.

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Small World Coffee Hour

Invites all international and domestic students, faculty and staff to gather together in relaxing social environment. Each interactive event has the flavoring of a specific cultural region’s activities, foods and traditions.

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Global Gopher Community

Brings international and domestic students together into a single housing community that gives residents a global experience through interactive cross-cultural learning.

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Global Gopher Events

Allows new international students to prepare for classes, make new friends, and discover all of the amazing services the University offers with advice from international student leaders

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