International Students and Scholars Services
Welcome to Drexel University and welcome to the office of International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS).
Where the World Meets Drexel
International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) provides a variety of support services to approximately 3,500 international students, scholars, and employees at Drexel University. Our team is dedicated to supporting and advocating for the international community at Drexel.
We assist students from the moment they are admitted, through their visa applications and travel to the U.S., and continue to support them throughout their programs and up to 36 months after graduation. This includes providing support to students on Optional Practical Training (OPT), STEM OPT, and Academic Training (AT). ISSS Helps F-1 and J-1 students navigate complex immigration matters through holistic advising and various immigration and non-immigration programs. We also collaborate with other campus units to create programs that help students navigate their studies and adjust to life at Drexel and in the U.S., including new student orientation during Drexel's Welcome Week each September. Whether you are a newly admitted student, currently enrolled, or on OPT/STEM OPT/AT, we are here to support you throughout your journey.
We also assist Drexel hiring departments in sponsoring visas (e.g. J-1, H-1B) for international scholars and employees.
Additionally, ISSS helps other non-immigrant visa holders who plan to change their immigration status to a Drexel-sponsored visa. We also provide external legal resources to students and scholars who are not seeking visa sponsorship from Drexel but are looking for immigration advice regarding their current status.
Visit International Students and Scholars Services
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET
Visit during office hours to drop off/pick up documents or to request a travel signature. ISSS offers the following advising options virtually and in-person:
Appointments
Students can schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with an International Student & Scholar Advisor via the following link or by signing into DrexelOne and navigating to the My Success Team channel.
J-1 Scholars and foreign national employees can schedule a virtual or in-person appointment by sending an appointment request to isss@drexel.edu.
Virtual Advising Sessions
Have a quick question? Join our Virtual Advising Hours in Zoom during the times listed below. Virtual Advising Hours are on a first-come, first-served basis and are meant for questions that can be answered in less than 15 minutes.
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 2–4 p.m. ET
- No appointment necessary. Join via our Virtual Advising Hours Sign-In page.
Experiencing an immigration emergency outside of ISSS office hours? Visit our Emergency Information and Resources page to learn who you should contact.