The Office of International Students and Scholars's (OISS) physical office space will be closed from 3-5PM on Thursday, March 12th, 2026 and all day Friday, March 13th, 2026 due to the New Orleans Book Festival. Our office space will re-open with regular hours on Monday, March 16th, 2026. 

Departments

This section contains important information for Tulane departments and admissions offices on how to:

  • host students
  • host visiting scholars
  • sponsor H-1B employees
  • bring special international groups to campus

 

If you are planning to pay a visa holder a prize or stipend of any kind, please make sure you familiarize yourself with the IRS tax assessment guidelines, the rates of which may be different than those for U.S. citizens. For more information on current tax regulations governing the payment of foreign nationals, please contact the International Tax Office (ITO).

Please note that immigration regulations are subject to change and can vary depending on your particular case or situation. Always consult an OISS advisor for the most accurate information or whenever in doubt.