Deeksha Lal Graduate student from Dubai, UAE I’m an outdoors person. I thrive on sun, sand, and sea, so to speak – which means physical distancing has been especially hard on me. I’ve learned that the best way to avoid cabin fever is to keep myself occupied at all times. I’m finally finding the time…Continue Reading
Year: 2020
Remote Assistance for USC’s International Community
The Office of International Services is providing remote assistance to our international community. For F-1 student related inquiries: email ois@usc.edu For J-1 Exchange Visitor related inquiries: email J1exchg@usc.edu To request OPT/STEM OPT Extension I-20: Refer to the instructions provided on the OIS OPT page or STEM OPT Extension page If you have questions after reviewing…Continue Reading Remote Assistance for USC’s International Community
Deciding Whether to Return to Your Home Country During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The decision whether to return to your home country is a personal one and should be considered carefully, in consultation with family when possible. The University wants you to be where you will feel most comfortable in the coming weeks. Classes will be held remotely the remainder of the semester and you will receive more…Continue Reading Deciding Whether to Return to Your Home Country During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dedicated Information Page for International Students on USC’s COVID-19 website
USC’s COVID-19 website now includes a dedicated page for international students. Please refer to this website for community public health updates related to the Novel Coronavirus….Continue Reading Dedicated Information Page for International Students on USC’s COVID-19 website
Valid US Address Required for All International Students
Immigration regulations require all international students to report any change in their local address in OASIS within 10 days of moving. This information will be updated in students’ SEVIS records. Students currently outside of the US are not required to update their US address. Step-By-Step Instructions on Local U.S. Address Entry in MyUSC/OASIS Account Login…Continue Reading Valid US Address Required for All International Students
OIS Beach Bonfire
OIS Beach Bonfire at Dockweiler State Beach, spring 2020…Continue Reading OIS Beach Bonfire
Meet the Spring 2020 OIS Student Staff
You may have seen them at our front desk, or talked to them on the phone, or met them at one of our programs. Get to know the student staff working at OIS this semester. Fun facts, superpowers – they reveal it all!…Continue Reading Meet the Spring 2020 OIS Student Staff
Memorial Day Closure
OIS will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume regular hours remotely on Tuesday, May 26, 2020….Continue Reading Memorial Day Closure
Here’s How One International Student Adjusted to US Culture
OIS Communications Editor Deeksha is an international student. Born in India, she moved to the Middle East at the age of 9 and has been living in the US since she turned 18. Writing for OIS, she talks cultural differences, leaving her comfort zone, and adjusting to her life in the US. See what she…Continue Reading Here’s How One International Student Adjusted to US Culture
Beware of Call Spoofing
Spoofing is when scammers deliberately falsify the information transmitted to caller ID display to disguise their identity. OIS has received reports that scammers have been using our phone number 213-740-2666 to falsify information and request money from students. Please remember that OIS staff will never request money over the phone. If you receive these phone…Continue Reading Beware of Call Spoofing