ISSS's advisor training is held once per semester and we provide baseline information about UMN's international student population and basic student visa regulations. It is intended for new or seasoned academic advisors, Graduate Program Coordinators, career counselors, and student services staff who work with international students.
Content includes:
- Part one (45 minutes)
- International students at the University
- International Student and Scholar Services overview
- Arrival processes and communications
- Break/tour of ISSS for in-person participants (30 minutes)
- Part two (45 minutes)
- Decoding the advisor role in immigration
- How students maintain legal status
- On-campus and off-campus work options
Please join us if you are able and reach out if you have any questions!
Beth Isensee, Associate Director, ISSS and Betsy Madden, Program Director for Advisor Training, ISSS