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ISSS News - December 2021

Announcements

ISSS Closure: December 24, 2021- January 2, 2022

ISSS will be closed Friday, December 24, 2021 through Sunday, January 2, 2022 and will resume normal hours of operation Monday, January 3, 2022. Please plan accordingly and take care of university-related business including ISSS advising and obtaining a travel signature prior to the winter break. ISSS staff will respond...

Are You Changing Your Winter Break Plans Due to Omicron?

If you are an international student currently living in one of the residence halls on campus, and you have questions about your housing, please email University Housing or call them at 303-492-6673. If you have an emergency, or unplanned food needs due to the inability to travel home because of...

Receiving Campus Cash for Campus Culture Survey Participation

In order to receive Campus Cash for completing the Campus Culture survey, you will need to submit a W-8 BEN tax form (at the top of the second page). You must submit your completed W-8 BEN to ISSS via the Document Submission Form no later than December 10 , 2021...
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ISSS Emergency Financial Grants for Needs Unrelated to COVID

Every fall and spring semester, ISSS administers emergency grants for students in F-1 and J-1 status with unforeseen financial difficulty or emergencies unrelated to impacts of COVID. Grants vary according to available funds and demonstrated emergency need. Unfortunately, due to limited resources, not all applicants will receive a grant. If...
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Apply Today to Perform at International Festival 2022!

The CU International Festival Committee needs YOU to help put on a great 2022 International Festival ! CU International Festival (iFest) has been around since 1990, and has continued to successfully promote diversity among students and the Boulder community. The festival continues to grow, with over 30 countries participating and...
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The International Student Peer Mentor Program is looking for mentors and mentees for the Spring 2022 semester!

The International Student Peer Mentor Program connects current CU Boulder students with new international students to ease their transition to CU Boulder, promote meaningful interactions between current students and new international students, develop intercultural communication skills, and strengthen community among students. Mentors begin communicating with our new international students in...
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Register for Spring Swim Lessons at the Rec Center

Registration is now open for spring swim lessons at the Student Recreation Center! Sign up for beginner, intermediate or advanced classes with certified instructors. All classes are $45 and will be held in the Clare Pool. Learn More and Register Online

Immigration News

Requesting Travel Signatures

ISSS News
Are you traveling outside the U.S. over winter break? Plan ahead and request your travel signature now as ISSS will be closed for winter break . Travel Signatures A valid travel signature is required to enter the U.S. in F-1/F-2 and J-1/J-2 status. A travel signature is generally valid for...

Spring 2022 Enrollment Requirements for International Students

ISSS News
ISSS recognizes that international students in F-1 visa status and their academic advisors are planning their Spring 2022 course schedules, will be registering for courses, and need to know how the immigration regulations will apply. The University of Colorado Boulder intends to resume normal operations in the Spring 2022 semester...

Are You an International Student in F-1 Status Completing Your Academic Program Fall 2021? Here are some important reminders

Let ISSS Know! If you are graduating this semester: Email ISSS as soon as possible to let us know you intend to graduate. If you plan to defend your dissertation or thesis prior to the start of the Spring 2022 term: Email ISSS as soon as possible so that ISSS...

COVID-19 Vaccination Entry Requirements & Testing

ISSS News
On October 25, 2021, President Biden released a presidential proclamation which eliminated COVID-19 entry restrictions for air travel based upon the departure country and replaces them with a worldwide COVID-19 vaccination requirement with limited exceptions. The Temporary Restriction on Entering the U.S. after Travel from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique,...

November 29, 2021: Temporary Restriction on Entering the U.S. after Travel from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, & Zimbabwe

Updated Jan 3, 2022: This restriction has now been rescinded. See Updated Article On November 26, the federal Health and Human Services classified a new COVID-19 variant Omicron as a Variant of Concern . Under a presidential proclamation issued November 26, the following restriction took effect at 12:01 a.m. (EST)...

DO NOT File the I-765 OPT Application Online Without Reading This Message First

Before electronically filing the Form I-765 with USCIS online, students must first receive a NEW I-20 from ISSS recommending Optional Practical Training (OPT) by submitting the ISSS OPT I-20 Request Form (DocuSign) to ISSS. On April 12, 2021, USCIS announced that students in F-1 status seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT)...

Events

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Dec 2 & 7: So You’ve Applied for OPT… Now What? Workshops

While on OPT, SEVIS reporting is required in order to maintain your F-1 status. This ISSS workshop is meant to help students authorized for OPT better understand their OPT reporting responsibilities. In this workshop, we will review the following topics: What are the SEVIS OPT reporting requirements and why compliance...
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Dec 7 & 14: Yoga for Clarity and Calm

Set the tone for the day with an inward journey into poses designed to soothe the nervous system, awaken ourselves physically and mentally, ease anxiety and relieve tension. This is for all ages of CU faculty, staff, and students - even those who “don’t do yoga”, who want to keep themselves calm, clear, and physically integrated.

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Dec 8: How to Get Noticed- Resumes and Cover Letters

Want a great resume and attention-getting cover letter to catch the eye of a future employer? Join Career Services to review the basics and learn how to take both of your documents to the next level.

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Dec 7-9: Fun Before Finals

Join the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) for Pause for Paws, Coloring and Hot Cocoa, and Yoga!

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Dec 9: Mobile Food Pantry

Attendees will receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes. The mobile food pantry is free and open to CU Boulder students, faculty and staff as well as community members of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

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Dec 9: Rescheduled Homecoming Concert- Peach Tree Rascals

The rising band Peach Tree Rascals will headline this year’s Homecoming concert along with local supporting artist Mr. Mota. Tickets are $5 for CU Boulder students and $10 for the general public.

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Dec 10: International Coffee Hour

International Coffee Hour is a time for all members of our community--students, staff, and faculty, international and domestic--to come together, share food and drinks, and make connections across campus. It is held in the UMC north dining room stage, across from the Alferd Packard Grill . Join us for the...
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Dec 10: Program Council Film- Malignant

Join Program Council for free movie screenings! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; the film begins at 8 p.m.

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Dec 13: I Love Mondays- Coffee Sips and Study Tips

I Love Mondays is a weekly event hosted by the Center for Student Involvement that creates a space for students to connect with one another, learn about different organizations and events on campus, and relieve some of the Monday blues.

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Dec 13: Breakfast for Dinner

Relax, take a break and re-energize yourself from a hectic finals week. Stop by for free food at Breakfast for Dinner! Free for CU Boulder students with valid Buff OneCard.

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Dec 17 & 18: Jason Mraz at Macky Auditorium

Grammy-winning musician Jason Mraz will re-released his first ever album, Live & Acoustic, this fall in honor of its 20th anniversary. To celebrate the album’s anniversary, Mraz hits the road with Toca Rivera, a longtime collaborator since his coffee shop days.

Community Corner

5 Tips to Help you Prepare for Ski Season

Here are some tips to help you get ready and make the most of the 2021-22 season.

3 Tips for Overcoming Setbacks this Semester

No matter what goal you set out to achieve, chances are you’ll encounter a few obstacles along the way. Here are some tips you can use to manage and overcome setbacks this semester.

Tips to Help You Create a Better Sleep Schedule

Getting good sleep each night can make a difference in our mood, metabolism, memory, immune function and more. Whether you’re feeling fatigued, restless or both, here are some tips to help you create a better sleep schedule.

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