INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS 309 Wes Watkins Center | Stillwater, OK 74078 405-744-5459 | iss.okstate.edu | iss@okstate.edu The International Students and Scholars Office (ISS) is the immigration headquarters for the OSU campus as well as the services office for international students, scholars, faculty and their dependents. At ISS, you must initially complete federally required registration in SEVIS (Student Exchange Visitor Information System). ISS services include SEVIS registration, employment registration and authorization, sponsored student services, cultural presentations, International Student Organization coordination and various other services. International students attending OSU will have the added responsibility of maintaining their immigration status.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION iso@okstate.edu Founded in 1978, the International Student Organization (ISO) is the umbrella organization for 20 area clubs that represent 20 cultures from around the world. Open to all students attending OSU, we represent more than 1,700 international students and scholars from more than 100 countries around the world. The purpose of ISO is to: •
Foster a spirit of friendship and cooperation among all international students at OSU.
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Promote social and cultural exchange between international students and the community.
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Provide an organized body by means of which international students can cooperate in matters of common concerns and student welfare.
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Bring closer relations among international students, the OSU administration, faculty and the student body.
MEDICAL INSURANCE Medical insurance is required for all international students at Oklahoma State University and their dependents, as U.S. medical care is extremely expensive.
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