International Services for Students & Scholars

Find the latest about events on and off campus, important dates, new visa information, and much more.

IMMIGRATION & VISAS

TRAVEL

Know what the documents you need to present when

DEPARTURE

Read the Departure Checklist
Send in the Departure Form

FORMS & PUBLICATIONS

RESOURCES & LINKS

Buying a Car
U.S. Driver's License/I.D. card
CDTA(Capital District Transport Authority)
Parking in RPI

Friendship Partner Program

The Office of International Services for Students and Scholars (ISSS) extends a warm welcome to you !

We offer a variety of programs and services to our international community of over 1200 students and scholars. Our goal is to assist each one of you with whatever questions or concerns that you may have. We hope that this homepage will help you to become familiar with many aspects of life at Rensselaer, in Troy, and in the United States, and make it easier for you to adjust to the new environment.

We wish you a very positive experience here at Rensselaer and success in your academic goals.

Sincerely,

Jane D. Havis,
Assistant Dean of Students
ISSS Director

Jaye Vien,
Assistant Director

Margaret Currier,
Administrative Associate

Find out Who's Who in ISSS

SITE MAP & SEARCH ENGINE

NEW STUDENTS

All you need to know to make your transition to Rensselaer and the United States as smooth as possible, you can find in our Pre-Arrival Brochure and more..

VISITING SCHOLARS

The ISSS Office welcomes our incoming visiting scholars. Important information for you can be found in our

WORKING IN THE U.S.

Find out what you need to start working in the United States as part of your academic curriculum

TAXES For International Students

Find out:

What kind of tax forms you need to submit and where to obtain them.
Know about the U.S. Income Tax regulations,
Read about different Tax Treaties your country may have with the United States

EVENTS

Want to know more about events that the ISSS office organizes?

NEWS & PUBLICITY

Read about the ISSS in the news!

PHOTO ALBUM

Take a look at pictures from events sponsored by the ISSS office.

Office of International Services for Students & Scholars
Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute
Dean of Students Office
4th Floor, Academy Hall
Troy, NY 12180
Telephone: (518) 276-6561

Office Hours: 8.30 - 5:00pm
(all documents have to be dropped off before 5:00)

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