ISSA's International Student Orientation provides essential information about maintaining immigration status and life at Notre Dame as well as provide an opportunity to meet fellow international students and ISSA staff.
All new students whose F-1 or J-1 visa documents are sponsored by Notre Dame, including those returning to Notre Dame after a leave of absence, are required to attend International Student Orientation. All other undergraduate U.S. visa holders, permanent residents, U.S. citizens who grew up abroad, and parents are invited to attend International Student Orientation. They can reach out to issa@nd.edu for more information.
Fall 2021 International Student Orientation: More information will go out at by the end of May, once the University has confirmed fall arrival plans.
Undergraduate Students Graduate Students Extended International Student Orientation
Questions?
If you have any questions, you may contact us at issa@nd.edu or +1-574-631-1138.
For pre-arrival information, please visit our Pre-Arrival page. For additional Arrival info, review our Arrival page.
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