International Student & Scholar Services

Receiving your visa and entering the United States can be a stressful process, but ISSS is here to assist you with the process and refer you to the proper resources in the country you are coming from.

As an international student, there are many important considerations to maintain your status as F-1 students or J-1 scholars. Visit this webpage to view essential resources for staying in compliance with U.S. customs and immigration requirements.

We are excited to welcome you to our campus! Our office is pleased to offer many support services available specifically for all international students. Unlike other resources on the ISSS webpage, the services presented on this page are not exclusive to F-1 students and J-1 scholars. Read on to learn about our International Ambassador first-year peer mentor, the Global Hawks international club, and much more.

The links and resources on this webpage are intended for all international students and scholars at Roger Williams University. However, there are special considerations for graduate and law students and scholars studying with an F-1 or J-1 visa.

While it is true that international students on F-1 or J-1 visas are generally not permitted to work in the United States, there are many opportunities to find work and receive employment authorization to work legally. Explore the following links to learn more about opportunities available to you.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to use this page as a resource for working with international students. Faculty advisors in particular will find the information presented here useful when advising F-1 & J-1 international students