About what we do
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is housed within the Office of Global Engagement (OGE). Its primary functions include:
- Advance the internationalization strategy of the University of Mississippi
- Serve as advocate for the University’s international community
- Assist prospective international students with application, admissions and enrollment services
- Assist enrolled international students with arrival, adjustment and immigration advisory services and programs which support their acculturation and integration
- Assist international faculty, scholars and staff with advisory services related to their employment and relocation to the USA
- Assist academic units in the development and facilitation of institutional or program-specific international collaborations programs
- Serve as host to international delegations visiting our beautiful campus
- Ensure the University’s compliance with federal regulations related to international students and personnel