Similar services are available to international faculty and research scholars.
The ISO is responsible for the university's compliance with federal regulations which pertain to non-immigrant students and employees. The ISO determines eligibility for exchange student exemptions and updates electronically LSU files which determine the level of tuition charged to enrolling exchange students. LSU requires all non-immigrants to have acceptable health insurance. The ISO is responsible for determining acceptability of insurance plans submitted by students as alternatives to the LSU insurance plan. The Office also assists with campus intercultural activities that contribute to the cultural environment of the community.