Current Students

The ISSO is thrilled that you are a part of the Brandeis community! 

To help answer some of your questions about being an international student at Brandeis, the ISSO has prepared the following information:

• Employment/Academic Internships
• ISSO Online Check-In
• What to do if you are contacted by a U.S. Government Official
• Student Health Insurance
• Degree Level Changes
• Summer Storage (International Undergraduate Students only)
• Program Extensions
• Reduced Course Loads
• Transferring from Brandeis to Another Institution

Related Resources

• Request I-20 Reprint

• ISSO Undergraduate Withdrawal / Leave of Absence Acknowledgement (PDF)

• J-1 Health Insurance Agreement (PDF)

• Inviting Family Members and/or Friends to Visit the U.S. in Tourist Visa Status

• Request an Enrollment Verification Letter - from Registrar's Office

• DHS Travel Redress Inquiry (DHS Trip) - Report U.S. Port of Entry Issues

• Immigration Status Verification Using SAVE (DHS)

The information provided by the ISSO pertains only to international students at Brandeis University, as it reflects both immigration regulation and university policy. 

This information is not meant as a guide for international students at other institutions.