Recruitment, Enrollment, and Advising

With a rapidly growing economy, an engaged civic society, and an increasingly mobile student population, Brazil is at the forefront of discussions about comparative international education.

ISSS offices may use this template for creating their own institutional FAQ on immigration basics to share with academic advisers who often need to be aware of certain unique advising needs of international students. Tailor the FAQ to your institution and share with those on campus who may meet with

An accredited institution of higher education has been reviewed by one of the eight regional accreditation entities in the United States. The review is an exhaustive process that ensures academic integrity and quality.

Education abroad student visa FAQ's for Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, and Turkey.

In the case of a scholar, it may be a fellow faculty member realizing he has not seen the scholar in the lab, or that he/she has not shown up for work for the past week

The following is very general information regarding how to deal with the death of an international student or scholar.

All of us dread the call notifying us that one of our students has been arrested. In fact, the type of advice and assistance provided to an international student in this situation is similar to that provided to a U.S. citizen, with the exception of the overlay of culture and immigration

If you suspect a student or scholar may be in a state of deteriorating mental health or in mental health crisis, there are several factors to keep in mind. This resource lists potential warning signs and offers action items, but is not intended to be exhaustive for every situation.