ISS also facilitates the integration of international students and scholars into the Howard community and promotes awareness of the important contributions of this group to the mission and international character of the University. Finally, ISS serves as a resource center for information often needed by members of the international and University communities, and functions as an advocate for international students, staff and scholars. The office provides assistance with visa extensions, transfers, and application procedures for admission to the University. Cultural Adjustment Programming ISS advisors provide guidance and support to ease the adjustment to life in a new country. This guidance begins with a specialized orientation program for new international students.
Orientation is offered at the beginning of each semester.
Students are acclimated to U.S. life and culture while learning about the academic environment at H.U. Individual orientation sessions are provided to international faculty and staff upon their arrival to the University. ISS advisors provide limited personal counseling services to members of the University's international community. ISS offers assistance with personal concerns and makes referrals to appropriate University and community resources. ISS provides numerous services and activities to assist international students, staff and faculty with a variety of needs. We publish a newsletter twice each semester, organize informational meetings with non-University resource people, and maintain information on international student financial aid sources.