International Services for Students and Scholars (ISSS) holds many offerings during the year to provide support for the international population at RPI. These programs range from orientation sessions and informational workshops to social events.
For the Entire RPI International Community:
Every fall and spring semester, ISSS hosts a welcome event for all new arrivals joining our international community at RPI!
- This event is for incoming international exchange and degree-seeking students.
- Note: CASE students in Brooklyn are not required to attend but are welcome to join.
- This event is in-person
Program details will be published on the News and Events page.
Are you a current student or scholar interested in
Every spring semester, ISSS hosts a social dinner to celebrate the achievements of the year and wish bon voyage to our departing study abroad and international students and scholars.
- This event is for the entire international community at RPI.
- This event is in-person; typically held at the Chapel and Cultural Center on Burdett Ave
Program details will be published on the News and Events page.
For International Students:
Every fall and spring semester, ISSS presents a workshop to learn about the internship search and the ways to get Curricular Practical Training (CPT) to work in the U.S. before graduation!
- This workshop is for both undergraduate and graduate students.
- Registration required!
Workshop details will be published on the News and Events page.
Every fall and spring semester, CCPD and ISSS present a workshop to learn about the internship search and the ways to get Curricular Practical Training (CPT) to work in the U.S. before graduation!
- This workshop is for both undergraduate and graduate students.
- Registration required!
Workshop details will be published on the News and Events page.
Every fall and spring semester, ISSS presents a workshop to advise on immigration options available during the final semester of an F-1 student's program and on life after graduation.
- This workshop is for both undergraduate and graduate students.
- View presentation slide deck
- Event recording - coming soon!
Workshop details will be published on the News and Events page.
NPZ Law Group presents a virtual workshop on the visa options beyond the F-1 visa; including the H-1B, O-1, and many more!
- This workshop is for both undergraduate and graduate students.
- Registration is required!
- ISSS aims to host this workshop every fall and spring semester
- Scheduling is dependent on the availability of the NPZ Law Group team.
Workshop details will be published on the News and Events page.
For International Scholars:
ISSS presents a Scholar Orientation session each month to help the scholars understand the requirements of maintaining status in the U.S. and to answer any questions.
Contact ISSS to schedule your scholar orientation session at ISSSoffice@rpi.edu.
ISSS is committed to creating engaging, accessible, and inclusive programming for our international community. Your feedback and suggestions are valuable and help us continually improve our events and services each semester.
If you have questions or feedback, please contact ISSS by email at isssoffice@rpi.edu.
