In ISSS, we are committed to helping you make your experience at Kent State University rewarding, educational, and enjoyable!

We have designed this website as a way to better-serve our international community.  Within it, you will find F-1 and J-1 forms, information on a wide range of topics, pictures, and lots more. Please take some time and browse through our site; it is a wonderful resource and an easy, convenient way to find answers to many of your commonly-asked questions.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) provides a broad range of services to Kent State University international students, scholars, faculty, and university administrators. 
In ISSS we:

• Provide information to prospective international students and their admission to the University.
• Assist non-immigrant students, scholars, and faculty, with federal and state regulations concerning: 
• Forms I - 20 and DS - 2019 for entry and re-entry into the U.S. for F and J visa holders. 
• Verification of legal status.
• Extensions of legal stay in the U.S.
• Changes of immigration status.
• Exits from and entries to the U.S.
• Employment authorization for on and off-campus during and after academic programs.
• Social Security Card information. 
• Assist university departments in complying with immigration regulations concerning the employment of international faculty and staff on H, J, O and TN visas.
• Provide information for pre-arrival planning on topics, such as visa regulations, health insurance, and immunization requirements, and housing.
• Orient new students and scholars to the community and the university.
• Serve as Chapter headquarters for the Beta Zeta Chapter of Phi Beta Delta, the national honorary society for international scholars.
• Serve as a contact to assist the student, scholars and university offices supporting applications for permanent residence and in resolving problems related to non-U.S. citizens.
• Coordinate the collection and distribution of free household items to new international students and visiting scholars through the Allerton Family Housing International Resource Center.