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About ISSS

Services for international students now located in the lower level of the Lucille Caudill Little Fine Arts Library - SIDE ENTRANCE (look for the red pillars outside). Scholars are still served on the 2nd floor of Bradley Hall.

International Student & Scholar Services provides leadership and expertise in the advising and immigration needs of more than 2,000 international students, faculty, staff and exchange visitors. ISSS also administers university compliance with evolving federal regulations, supports the university and its medical center by managing global student and scholar interactions, and facilitates the well-being of all international students, faculty, staff and scholars.

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UKIC helps students build a dynamic UK experience through several social, cultural and educational opportunities. 

26
Nov
2024
Multicultural Thanksgiving Dinner
Tuesday, 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Gatton Student Center - Grand Ballroom

Can’t make it home for Thanksgiving? Never experienced a traditional American Thanksgiving? All University of Kentucky students and their familie...

ISSS
02
Dec
2024
OPT Workshop
Monday, 1:00pm - 2:00pm | International Student Services - Lucille Little Fine Arts Building

Optional practical training is a benefit of the F-1 status. It allows eligible students to get real-world work (paid or unpaid) experience related to ...

ISSS