Navigating the Office of International Services website

By Madelyn Hanes mrhanes@iu.edu

The Office of International Services website offers many resources for students from information on ways to get involved to advising and support, employment and scholarship opportunities.

On the home page of the website, students can find links to resources about applying to IU, finding community and ways to maintain immigration status. Students may also use a chat box to connect with an International Student Ambassador. An International Student Ambassador is a current IU international student who helps other international students navigate IU.

At the top of the home page, you will see seven resource options that have drop down menus when hovering over.

Here is a list of resources the website offers:

Admissions

Admissions is the first option available on the homepage. Students may find information about IU Bloomington, applying, cost and financial aid, as well as ways to prepare for their first year.

Studying at IU

In the “Studying at IU” tab, students will find various opportunities to receive academic support, scholarship opportunities, student visa requirements and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) resources. Scholarship opportunities include Global Citizen Scholarship and Rising Star Scholarship.

Living In the U.S.

Students will also find a section on “Living in the U.S.” Here, students will find resources for housing, health and insurance, safety, equity and inclusion and more. Some of the diversity and equity inclusion programs that IU offers include the African American Arts Institute and the First Nations Educational and Cultural Center.

Student Employment

Here, students can find information on finding a job, visas and work authorization. They can also learn how to apply for a social security number.

Get Involved

Under the same menu bar, students can find many ways to get involved. The menu includes different student organizations, practical English tutors, things to do in Bloomington and more. IU is home to seven different cultural centers. A full list of clubs and activities at IU can be found here.

Connect

Below the “Connect” subpage, students can contact the Office of International Services, student ambassadors and access social media information. Students can find the Office of International Studies on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at the username @ iu_ois.

For Family

At the top right corner, a section for families can be found. Families of students will find resources in different languages about IU Bloomington and the Office of International Services. Families can also find a virtual tour of IU and a video playlist. You can explore these resources in your preferred language.