A warm welcome to the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISS), "where Rutgers Newark welcomes the world." We provide advice and assistance on every aspect of your adjustment to life at Rutgers University - cultural, academic, personal and immigration. We organize International Student Orientation when you arrive and on-going workshops and programs on issues of particular interest to international students and faculty. Our objective is to assist the international community to transition smoothly to U.S. academic and social life at Rutgers Newark.

The Office of International Students and Scholar Services assists international students and Scholars in adjusting to life at Rutgers, Newark and facilitates their transition to full and active participation in campus life. Through advocacy, liaison services and immigration advising, we provide a “home away from home” experience for undergraduate and graduate international students and Scholars at Rutgers, Newark.

• Orientation to Rutgers-Newark
• Cross-cultural advising
• Immigration advising
• Immigration employment authorization (CPT, OPT)
• Referrals to other Rutgers offices
• Liaison services with state/federal agencies
• Consultation for University offices on immigration issues

Our international community consists of:

• Visiting Faculty on J-1 visa
• Students on F-1 visa
• Students on J-1 visa
• ESL Students on F-1 visa (Program in American Language-PALS)

Here at Rutgers Newark, we host over 600 students and scholars from all over the world. Some of our top nations are:

This office does not issue I-20s for admission to Rutgers, Newark. If you are interested in becoming a part of our community then please contact the following offices:

• Admissions Office:  973-353-5205
• Rutgers Business School :   973-353-1234
• Admission to Program in American Language (PALS):   973-353-5013