The Kortschak Center for Learning and Creativity (KCLC) recognizes students may need additional assistance preparing for the hybrid model of instruction proposed for the fall semester. Therefore, the KCLC is offering virtual drop-in services four days a week until August 6, 2020 for any USC students, regardless of if they are currently enrolled in classes…Continue Reading Academic Support Resources for International Students
OIS staff understand this is an uncertain period of time and there are still many unanswered questions about how and when we can return to campus. USC is still developing plans for how to bring students back to campus safely for the fall semester. In the coming weeks, the university will launch the Project Restart…Continue Reading Webinar: How Will USC’s Fall 2020 Plan Impact Me?
The events of the past two weeks, starting with the death of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minnesota, have exposed yet again the ongoing harm caused by prejudice, discrimination, and violence within our society. That this horrific incident is the latest of numerous cases involving targeted violence toward members of the…Continue Reading Message to the USC International Community
The Office of International Services is excited to announce Alexis Arellanes joined our team as International Services Intake Coordinator on April 14, 2020. Alexis will serve our students and scholars (virtually) alongside Qiuyang Zhao. A southern California native, Alexis attended the University of San Francisco and earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Legal…Continue Reading Alexis Arellanes Joins the OIS Staff
Ever since Governor Newsom announced the Safer at Home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, California residents have been staying in and practicing physical distancing – only stepping out of their homes for necessities. While this is no doubt an essential precaution to ensure public health and flatten the curve, months indoors can start…Continue Reading How Are You Making the Most of Physical Distancing?
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
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
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
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
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