Your Int'l Office at UIW!

Education + Friends + Adventure + Career + Culture

Your ISSS Office

University of the Incarnate Word

International Student & Scholar Services

Festival of Colors, one of the many cultural events on campus!

UIW ISSS

Our Mission

Our staff is here to help you navigate the U.S. and find your place here at UIW.

Our doors are always open for you; we hope to see you soon!

American Int'l Ambassador and new student from Hong Kong.... new best friends!

UIW ISSS

Services we offer

F-1 and J-1 Immigration Advising and Services Cultural adjustment & personal advising Community & campus outreach activities and events International Ambassador Program Act a liaison between other UIW offices and international student needs.

PRE ARRIVAL GUIDANCE: Step by step guidance on the visa application process, arrival process and port of entry requirements. Stay in touch with WhatsApp, SnapChat, Facebook and Instagram!

Arrival Week

From airport pick up, shopping for books & dorm supplies, settling into housing, banking, cellphone & transportation...... to get know Alamo Heights neighborhood

Orientation Week

Learn about campus services, rules, opportunities & explore the city of San Antonio and join UIW Int'l Presidents Dinner.

Welcome Week

Learn about campus services, rules, opportunities & explore the city of San Antonio and join UIW Int'l Presidents Dinner.

Arrival Week game night and ice cream

Orientation Week, lots of guest speakers and new information

I N T ' L S E R V I C E D A Y A day long adventure with U.S. students and a San Antonio non-profit organization. Share you culture & discover new friendships that will last a lifetime.

E X P L O R E S A N A N T O N I O Visit San Antonio's historical sites and taste local art, music, food and festivals. See concerts and experience the Rodeo!

Lone Star State Tour: hiking at Enchanted Rock State Park

Fall 2018 Events

L O N E S T A R S T A T E T O U R Hiking in the Texas hill country, touring the state Capital with the UIW Honors Program.

Teaching U.S. elementary student and teachers about your home country ... Selfie Time! ST. PETER'S ELEMENTARY PRESENTATION

S P O R T S S E R I E S Attend matches & cheer for UIW sports team, San Antonio sports teams and International sports events. Join an intramural team, UIW sports club, or fitness class.

B E T H E C H A N G E E V E N T S Community Service and outreach events with the children, elderly, refugees and more in the San Antonio community. Teach people about your country and learn about theirs.

The ISSS WORKSHOP SERIES

O W N Y O U R S T A T U S Learn EARLY about the tricks of the trade and how to make the most of you F-1 & J-1 Status. Own your status, take control of the next 4 years and stand out in the crowd.

O P T , C P T & I N T E R N S H I P S Learn OPT, CPT, Internships & how make your immigration status work for you. Stay ahead of the crowd.

Plan ahead and get CPT internship while you study! Malaysia, Taiwan, Syria

T H E I N T ' L J O B S E A R C H Explore how to market yourself and overcome employer stereotypes and discrimination. Expand your employment options in the U.S. and beyond. It's never too early to prepare.

L I F E A F T E R F - 1 & J - 1 S T A T U S Guest Immigration Attorney presents on work visa, family based visa options & life after F-1 or J-1 status. Learn about H1B requirements, NAFTA family-based visa, including marriage to a U.S. citizen & pathways to a green card.

E N T R E P R E N E U R S , A T H L E T E S & N O N P R O F I T S Learn about how to start your own business on an F-1 OPT, how to get an athlete visa & special benefits working for non-profits after graduation.

K N O W Y O U R R I G H T S Be proactive & informed! Know YOUR rights & protections under U.S. Law from FBI Agents as members of our community.

M E E T Y O U R L O C A L C B P O F F I C E R San International Antonio Airport Custom & Border Protection Office gets real about CBP policies, interactions, rights and responsibilities entering the U.S. When to use DHS "TRIP", and how to resolve difficulties during screening

T A X W O R K S H O P UIW Alumn Tax Expert walks you through the complicated U.S. tax system and helps you meet federal requirements.

T E X A S I D / D P S T R I P Get your Texas ID so you don't lose you passport!

UIW FESTIVAL OF COLORS A Celebration of Diversity at UIW - food, culture, music, art and more! Featuring an on-campus Holi color-throwing experience

Festival of Colors = Holi Color Throw!

Festival of Colors: learning about all cultures at UIW. Mexico & Saudi Arabia

UIW DIWALI Celebrate the South Asian holiday of Diwali: Festival of Lights with dinner, performances and festivities! Special performances by UIW Bollywood Dance Group.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK A worldwide Celebration of International Education and exchange through food, culture, music, art and educational events. Over 20 events on UIW campus from UIW student cultures.

International Education Week with India, Turkey & Croatia

Campus Cultural Collaborations

UIW ISSS Graduate Assistants from Brazil & Turkey

Hangul Day

Celebrate the Korean Alphabet and learn about the history of Korean Language. Taste Korean treats, teas and try on Korean traditional clothing. Get you name written in Hangul!! Meet at the AT&T Circle

Eid at UIW

Celebrate Eid with Muslim students around the world, enjoy delicious food, performances and the different ways of .

Celebracion

Hosted by the UIW Institute of World Cultures and Campus Engagement, experience a fun-filled Hispanic Heritage event like no other. There will be free food and interactive activities that will bring out our Latin side.

Oktoberfest

Learn about our European Study Center, Heidelberg campus and the German Bavarian festival.

Asian New Year

Experience the new year celebration from around Asia, featuring fashion, dance and performances from China, Mongolia, India, South Korea, and more.

Education & History

H I S P A N I C H E R I T A G E M O N T H A month long exploration and tribute to the generations of Hispanics who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

W O M E N ' S H I S T O R Y M O N T H & F A I R International Women's Day Fair, learn about inspiring women in science, business and education.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE

E A R T H M O N T H & F A I R Explore what you can do for the environment. Volunteer with the UIW community garden, educating others on how care for our earth.

P E A C E M O N T H & P E A C E J A M Music exchange and performances, and conversations from around the world. All students, faculty & staff are invited to help create a sidewalk mural showing the diversity of UIW campus

D I V E R I - T E A The daily tradition of “Collation” of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word dates as far back as 1867. They would gather & reflect on important issue around the world. Now featuring teas around the world and bringing awareness to indigenous struggles.

Graduation Celebration with student from Ukraine

Stay in the loop....

FALL 2018 EVENT BOOK

FACEBOOK PAGE EVENTS

UIW ISSS

CARDINAL SYNC

ISSS UPDATES: Visit the most updated information on Travel Advisories, New Legislation and Executive Orders.

IMPORTANT MILESTONES ISSS will send reminders, host events and give resources at helpful times within your studies at UIW.

Peace Day Jam: Colombia & Brazil Performance

Mardi Grad San Antonio at the Riverwalk with Student from Kosovo

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