International Student Resources

International students may remain enrolled in UO classes if they are taking courses from their home country. Some rules around residency and part-time/full-time enrollment status have been suspended.  Students can refer to the links below, or contact the Office of International Students and Scholar Services at 541-346-3206, or intl@uregon.edu for support.

One thing to mention, OPT (Optional Practical Training) is only available to those students who are in the U.S. during their final term and you must be in the U.S. to apply for OPT.  More information on financial support and immigration, visa and enrollment questions are below.

International Student and Scholars Support Services (ISSS):
ISSS can provide advising on financial aid, enrolment, visas and travel.
541-346-3206
intl@uoregon
https://isss.uoregon.edu

Information for Current Students
https://isss.uoregon.edu/current-students

Immigration, Visas and OPT
ISSS Immigration Information for those with an F-1 Students
https://isss.uoregon.edu/immigration-faqs-after-coronavirus-travel-restrictions
Can assist with re-issuing or re-applying for I-20 visa forms, also has information on enrollment status in regards to visa status.

National Law review Article:
Impact of COVID-19 on F-1 Students Seeking OPT

Financial Aid and Financial Support
UO Student Crisis Fund: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?UnivofOregon&layout_id=41

Emergency Financial Aid fund for International Students: https://isss.uoregon.edu/financial-assistance

Travel ban fund for students who are from countries impacted by the U.S. executive order: https://isss.uoregon.edu/travel-ban-student-relief-fund

Scholarship information and support for international students: https://isss.uoregon.edu/scholarships

International Students completing their degree in June
From ISSS: Students finishing their degrees have several options: 1) they have a 60-day grace period to remain in the U.S. legally after graduation; 2) they can apply for OPT which extends their visa status for one additional year; 3) they can transfer to another institution and another program; 4) they can apply for admission to another program at the UO. If none of these options works, and they still cannot leave the U.S., we are advising students to contact our office so we can make note of their situation in our records and advise them accordingly.

International graduate students are encouraged to contact Julie Voelker-Morris (jvoelker@uoregon.edu) about work/internship opportunities. Undergraduate students are encouraged to contact Jessica Matthiesen (jessicam@uoregon.edu).