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Office of International Student
and Scholar Services

ISO Cultural Show, 2022. Photo by Aya Rebai HRA ’24
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Welcome to the Office of International Student and Scholar Services.
OISSS provides individual assistance to international students, faculty, and their families through advisement concerning federal immigration laws, tax and labor relations, and support related to personal, academic, professional, and cultural matters.

FAQs for F-1 Students

Travel and Entry to the US

New and continuing students should review the travel and US entry information provided at the above link.

Important Update Regarding Visas and Immigration

  • Important Update Regarding Visas and Immigration
Contact Us

Contact Us

Walk-In Office Hours: 
Tuesday to Thursday, 1–3 pm
Gahagan House

You can reach Bard OISSS Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm by email at [email protected].

We encourage you to schedule an appointment with one of our advisers directly using the following links:

  • Carmen Nicole Smith
  • Manishka Kalupahana
  • Abigail Swartvagher

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