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Overview

The International Student & Scholar Institute embodies the University’s global vision and its commitment to meaningful cross-cultural understanding for all members of the University community, from Boston to Beijing. Northeastern is among the more culturally diverse educational institutions in the United States, and ISSI draws upon this richness to offer programs and services that foster intercultural awareness, enhance all facets of the Northeastern experience, and support immigration/regulatory compliance.

ISSI sponsors more than 12 weeks of international orientation activities throughout the year, a two-month cultural festival, and a full range of cultural-enrichment programming for students and scholars and their families, alumni, faculty, staff, and all members of Northeastern and the surrounding community.

Equally important is ISSI’s role in helping navigate the complexities of immigration regulations and procedures. ISSI offers a full range of professional advice, including seminars on topics ranging from tax concerns for nonresidents to employment options for international scholars.

ISSI also assists with international scholar issues, helps process international admissions, addresses sponsored international student concerns, authorizes certain types of employment, and administers an international student retention scholarship fund.