Welcome Home to the University at Albany
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) works to help international students and scholars achieve their educational goals and make the most of their time at the University at Albany. We provide resources and information to new and current international students and visiting scholars. Here you'll find information on immigration, life in Albany and in the United States, administrative and academic requirements, employment, housing, insurance and more, plus timely announcements to help you call the University at Albany "home."
Walk-In Hours (through December 17)
Walk-in advising is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1-3:30 p.m. in Science Library G-40. You can also call 518-591-8172 to speak to the advisor on call during those times.
Winter Hours (December 18-January 3)
The ISSS Office will be operating remotely from Wednesday, December 18 through Friday, January 3. This means that while the physical office location will be closed we will still be fully operational via remote means. ISSS will be closed on Christmas Day (December 25) and New Years (January 1).
Our services from December 18-January 3 will be:
- Available by email ([email protected]) during business hours.
- Students can schedule a Zoom appointment for advisement.
- Since the office location will be closed please plan to pick up any documents by December 17 or to pick it up after we reopen on January 6.
- If we receive mail for you during this time period we will email you with pick up instructions.
Our International Students and Scholars, By the Numbers
The University at Albany is committed to providing a top-tier learning experience for students worldwide and engaging research/teaching experiences for our international visiting scholars. It's no surprise that so many international students and scholars come to the University at Albany to reach their educational ambitions. The numbers speak for themselves.
Announcements
View our latest newsletter.
Download the AccessISSS App
ISSS is pleased to announce a new app that allows you to submit EForm requests and receive notifications from ISSS in the app
- Download the “Sunapsis” app from the App store or Google Play (made by Indiana University)
- Select “Albany, University of” from the main menu
- Log in with your NetID and password
- Allow push notifications to get updates from ISSS on your requests directly to your device
Protect your Privacy- Do not share your I-20 with third parties:
ISSS has heard reports of some students' I-20s being posted online. Your I-20 is a personal document containing sensitive and personally identifiable information. While some departments may require a copy for official purposes (example: University Payroll or the Social Security Administration) you should not share copies with anyone who does not have an official need for it. Safeguarding the information on your I-20 can also help protect you from being a target for identity theft and other scams.
Meet Our Team
The staff of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) brings nearly five decades of experience to the job of helping international students forge a path to success through higher education. They're here to help you realize your dreams by earning a degree from the University at Albany. Meet the team!
Help an International Student Succeed
International students and scholars fund their studies and research at UAlbany with grants, scholarships and assistantships, or with their own money and financial support from their families.
In a few cases, however, through no fault of their own, excellent international students and scholars who are part-way through their programs at UAlbany find themselves unable to graduate or complete their research without a new infusion of financial support.
These funds are intended to provide emergency help in moments of crisis. Examples of crises include a sudden illness not covered by insurance; the death of a child, parent or financial sponsor; and an economic collapse, natural disaster, or coup d’etat in their home country.
Learn more about various ways you can donate via the mail or by phone, or make your contribution online.
To donate online, please designate your gift to International Students and Scholars 20-50001-00.