International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) - University of Minnesota

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) - University of Minnesota ISSS offers visa advising, personal counseling, social programs, and student leadership opportunities

05/13/2026

So grateful for our amazing GGE team members 💛
Thank you for bringing so much energy, creativity, and kindness to our team and the international student community. While it’s bittersweet that some of us are leaving, we’re excited for all our next chapters 🥹✨
Once a Global Gopher, always a Global Gopher 🌎🐿️

We successfully wrapped up our last ISSS Student Engagement Open House last Friday! 🥳 Thank you to everyone who stopped ...
05/12/2026

We successfully wrapped up our last ISSS Student Engagement Open House last Friday! 🥳 Thank you to everyone who stopped by, connected with other students, and helped create such a fun community space. We had an amazing time playing Head’s Up, Kahoot!, and card games. 🎲🤩

Celebrate your achievements at the Send Off, a fun, festive and FREE event hosted by the Alumni Association. Visit the I...
05/05/2026

Celebrate your achievements at the Send Off, a fun, festive and FREE event hosted by the Alumni Association. Visit the ISSS table and receive an international alumni gift!

Wednesday, May 6
4:30-6:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center

04/30/2026

Minnesota English Language Program Summer Intensive English Program 2026 June 15th — July 31st Study English full-time or part-time at the University of Minnesota this summer! This 7-week program is ideal for students who want to further enhance their English skills for academic, professional...

Our “ISSS Student Engagement Open House” event was a big hit!🤩 We had students stop by Blegen 94 to connect with one ano...
03/31/2026

Our “ISSS Student Engagement Open House” event was a big hit!🤩 We had students stop by Blegen 94 to connect with one another, play card games and enjoy free food from Pho Mai! Our next event will be on April 10, 1-3 p.m so don’t miss out!!🥳

03/26/2026

Looking for a welcoming space to connect, study, or just take a break?Join us to meet other international students, chat with student leaders, or even to just study. There will be free food from Pho Mai along with snacks and drinks!😋 🤩

The event will be held on Friday, March 27th from 1–3 p.m. in Blegen Hall 94.

We’ll also have board games, card games, and will be playing Heads Up.🎲🃏

We hope you stop by!

Group photo of our giveaway winners for the MNUFC vs Seattle Sounders game today! Thank you for everyone who participate...
03/22/2026

Group photo of our giveaway winners for the MNUFC vs Seattle Sounders game today! Thank you for everyone who participated in the giveaway.⚽️🥳

If you are a principal student visa holder with dependent parent spouses who are interested in finding a place to connec...
03/11/2026

If you are a principal student visa holder with dependent parent spouses who are interested in finding a place to connect with the broader university community, please fill out the Google Form (link at the bottom) to request to have them join our Cross Cultural Discussion Group for Dependents. This is a collaboration between ISSS and the Student Parent Help Center.

The deadline to apply is 12 p.m. Central Time (Minneapolis) on Friday, March 13.

This is an opportunity to build community among parents or soon-to-be parent dependent visa holders. Knowledge of English is not a requirement.

Learn more: z.umn.edu/ccdg

Do you want to win 2 soccer game tickets to the MNUFC vs Seattle Sounders FC game on March 22nd? Join our scavenger hunt...
03/11/2026

Do you want to win 2 soccer game tickets to the MNUFC vs Seattle Sounders FC game on March 22nd? Join our scavenger hunt:
1. Find one of the “All Are Welcome Here” pins we’ve hidden outside of Blegen 94 & outside and inside of Humphrey 190.
2. Then just snap a photo of you with the pin
3. DM it to us right away!
The first 5 to send us a photo will win 2 tickets!
This giveaway closes on Wednesday, March 18.

Looking for a welcoming space to connect, study, or just take a break? Join us to meet other international students, cha...
02/26/2026

Looking for a welcoming space to connect, study, or just take a break? Join us to meet other international students, chat with student leaders, ask questions, or get some focused study time in a relaxed environment. It will beheld bi-weekly Fridays: Feb 27–May 8 (except March 13) 1 - 3 p.m. in Blegen Hall 94.

Address

301 19th Avenue South, Room 190
Minneapolis, MN
55455

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+16126267100

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