
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
The International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) office provides essential immigration advising, support services, and advocacy to approximately 3,500 international students, scholars, and faculty members at Drexel University. ISSS offers comprehensive support and resources to help international students and scholars on Drexel-sponsored visas understand and comply with immigration regulations.
ISSS assists with navigating complex immigration requirements and serves the needs of F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, while also supporting Drexel hiring departments sponsoring visas for international scholars and employees. Additionally, ISSS provides assistance to other non-immigrant visa holders who wish to change their immigration status to a Drexel-sponsored visa.
Immigration Emergencies
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Contact the ISSS Office:
215.895.2502
Isss@drexel.edu

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.
Resources for New International Students
ISSS Newsletter
Travel Reminders
U.S. visa holders and their dependents who want to re-enter the United States after traveling internationally must provide Customs and Border Protection with valid immigration documentation connected to the rules and regulations of their visas. Please see our Travel Information section for more details.
If you have departed the U.S. without a signature or have a question about your travel, please email isss@drexel.edu.
Announcements
Contact Us
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Hours
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Visit during office hours to drop off/pick up documents or to request a travel signature.