International Student Services

Linda Leary, Director
The Intensive English Language Program (IELP) is designed for students who wish to improve their English language skills for academic and professional reasons. Classes are communicative, integrating all language skills, and are taught at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels.

In addition to the core program, English classes are offered for UAlbany matriculated undergraduate and graduate international students. Click on the link to ESL Courses for University Students on the IELP website for courses on oral communication and academic writing.

The offering of these courses is contingent upon sufficient enrollment. These courses are non-credit, but carry a 3-credit hour load equivalency for F-1 status.
For further information, contact IELP by phone at 518-437-5040 or by e-mail at [email protected] Web: http://albany.edu/ielp

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Margaret Reich, Director
Anne Heavener, Adviser
The Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) provides a broad range of advising and referral services to approximately 1100 international students from nearly 100 countries. One of the first contacts that undergraduate students have with UAlbany is receiving pre-arrival materials from ISSS and participating in its thorough orientation program.

ISSS, in Science Library G-40, is the primary contact office for assistance regarding such issues as:

Non-immigrant status
Federal and state regulations
Visa programs
E-mail, web, and listserv connection
Workshops on special topics
Health insurance and health care
Host family opportunities
Social activities and trips
Improving English proficiency
Personal finances
Income tax preparation
Access to other agencies supporting international studies

For further information, contact ISSS by phone at 518-591-8189 or by e-mail at: [email protected] Web: http://albany.edu/international/isss