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Discover. Engage. Belong.

We love our community. We strive to create leaders that change the world.

Our Programs

Our programs focus on understanding the process of student and scholar visas, benefits, restrictions, orientation, travel, and employment. We want to foster international student leadership and build community. Our goals are to promote cross-cultural understanding throughout the University and create connections and friendships that include partnering with student clubs, organizations, and campus partners.

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Life in the US Series

Life in the U.S. is an introductory set of workshops that are held online before students arrive at KU.

Emails us to get dates and topics

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Global Jayhawk Hangout

Global Jayhawk Happy Hour provides a weekly opportunity to come together as an international student community at KU. The gatherings will feature dinner and conversations with fellow international students. Following dinner, students will have the opportunity to present to the group about their country, language, hobby, or any topic that they find interesting. The workshops are informal and do not count for course credit, but do count for GAP (Global Awareness Program) credit.

The Fall 2022 meetings will be held on Thursdays at 6:00 in Room 126, Strong Hall.
Contact the International Student Engagement Team at issprograms@ku.edu to schedule a presentation!
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Kansas City Trip Series

Kansas City is a large city in the heart of the U.S., about 45 minutes away from Lawrence. In the fall of 2022 ISS students will have the opportunity for a day-long tour of Kansas City, a KC Royals baseball game, and the Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun. Tickets will be sold through the ISS Programs weekly newsletter that comes out every Monday, so check your KU email for details!
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Employment Topic Workshops

During the Fall and Spring semesters ISS will have immigration based workshops for our international students.
The Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 will be in person (check your email and social media for details!) but if you can't make it in person, please watch the recordings of previous workshops.

Employment Topic Workshops

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ISS Newsletter

The ISS newsletter is sent to all international students every week. We focus on events for the upcoming weeks as well as important immigration news.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Give back to your community. Promote cross-cultural exchange.

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Local Cultural and Ethnic Organizations