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International Student & Scholar Center

The International Student & Scholar Center (ISSC) at UMass Dartmouth is a service center actively engaging international students and scholars.

About us
Live chat
now available

ISSC offers virtual chat, advising sessions, and 1-on-1 advising.

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International Student & Scholar Center

Entering the US

We can't wait to welcome you on campus! Ensure you review current travel restrictions as well as Center for Disease Control (CDC) Advisories and State of Massachusetts advisories to avoid unexpected issues.

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Information for F-1 and J-1 Students

Find information for preparing to travel, after you arrive, and maintaining your visa status.

UMass Dartmouth International Students
Forms & instructions

View and download forms and documentation

Student employment

Important information about obtaining student employment positions.

For faculty/staff hiring a student

UMass Dartmouth International Students
J-1 Scholars

Find specifics on the US State Department's J visa programs and their processes.

J-1 Student Interns

The university welcomes interns from many parts of the world in the J Visa category.

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Your university: rights & responsibilities

All members of our community have rights and responsibilities in how they interact with each other.

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Information for New Students

Need to speak with an ISSC advisor?

In addition to our virtual chat or advising sessions, the International Student & Scholar Center (ISSC) offers Walk-in and 1-on-1 advising hours.  Email your ISSC advisor directly to schedule a personal 1-on-1 appointment.

Contact

International Student & Scholar Center

508-910-6633  intl_office@umassd.edu  

Pine Dale Hall, Suite 7123

285 Old Westport Road •  No Dartmouth MA 02747-2300

We are operating during regular business hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm. Please send an email to intl_office to schedule an appointment.

  • We are happy to arrange advising meetings via Teams, Zoom  or Skype at your request - email us and include your availability.
  • We also are available through Virtual Chat - Look for the BLUE Chat bubble on our home page when an advisor is available to chat.
  • All business processes through ISSC are available on the ISSC website.  Most questions can be answered right from the information on our webpages.
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