About OISS

The Office of International Student Services is responsible for immigration, programming and adjustment-related issues of approximately 500 students from over 80 different countries at Texas Christian University. The Office is part of the Campus Life unit within the Division of Student Affairs. The office staff actively participates in NAFSA (Association of International Educators)

Immigration

The Office is responsible for informing students about immigration matters and handling related paperwork regarding:

• Employment and Practical Training Information
• Processing Long-Range Immigration
• Work with Admissions, Academic & Administrative Units

Orientation

The Office assists students with issues relating to:

• Orientation information upon arrival to TCU
• Cultural Adjustment
• Academic Matters
• Financial Concerns
• Personal Issues

Collaborative & Programming

To accomplish its goals, the Office works with:

• Fort Worth Community and Organizations
• TCU Office of International Education
• Kino Monda Film Series
• TCU Student Development Services

 

The office directly advises or is involved with:

• International Student Orientation
• The International Student Association
• International Foundation
• International Week
• KinoMonda World Film Series