The Office of International Students and Scholars will be closed for Winter Break from Wednesday, December 24 to Friday, January 2. We will reopen on Monday, January 5. If you have an urgent matter, please contact TUPD at (504) 865-5911. 

OISS Upcoming Events

January 15, 2026

Join us to discuss the various employment visa types and the process of sponsoring international employees and scholars for their immigration status. Learn what documents are required and the timeline to hire international scholars, staff, and…

January 21, 2026

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), Human Resources (HR), and the International Tax Office (ITO) will host an informational overview of F-1 and J-1 on-campus employment. Students can learn about finding an on-campus job,…

January 29, 2026

Join us for a presentation with Fragomen partners Janet Henner and Hugh Thistlethwaite to learn about immigration options available to you after your F-1/J-1 status. If you have questions about H-1B, permanent residency, or other…

February 24, 2026

Learn about Tulane’s policy on sponsoring Green Cards. We will cover how to get started, what employees qualify, what fees are required and who pays.

March 24, 2026

Discover the challenges international students face, from cultural adjustment to immigration concerns. Learn practical strategies to provide effective support and foster their success and well-being. We will also cover the resources in the Tulane…

April 15, 2026

As the semester wraps up, we invite you to attend this session to learn key information as students wrap up their program! Learn about summer travel, program extensions, grace periods, continuing education and post completion work authorization…