International Students
at Trinity

The International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) works with more than 300 international students and their families at Trinity to provide support and advocacy, as well as working to foster cross-cultural understanding through the integration of international students with the broader Trinity community.

Helping with transitions

The ISSO is committed to helping international students as they transition to life in the States. We provide counseling on immigration issues and cultural adjustments, we facilitate a special orientation for international students, and we work to coordinate hospitality and the availability of household items and furniture. We also offer exciting fellowship groups, various activities and events throughout the school year (such as the annual Revelation 7 Week celebration, the International Students’ Graduation Dinner, and Global Coffee Hours), and can help international students get academic tutoring.

Services Provided

• F-1 visa regulations
• Health insurance guidelines
• Beginning life in the U.S. directions
• Cultural adjustment tips
• OPT & CPT guidelines
• J-1 status and employment information
• Travel guidelines
• Academic training guidelines

ISSO Global Map of Students

Visas and legal matters

Our office works to ensure that international students understand and are able to comply with all visa requirements. Information on all the relevant requirements is found through either our TEDS application process or our Graduate Program application process (be sure to check the box for international students).