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Visa for International Students

International students in the Joint PhD Program are generally assisted in immigration matters by DU'sÌýInternational Student and Scholar ServicesÌý(ISSS) office, which issues the necessary F-1 and J-1 visa paperwork. Students also have access to the ºÚÁÏÃÅ's Foreign Student Advising Office, which serves many of the needs of international students. All international students are encouraged to consult with DU'sÌýOffice Of Graduate EducationÌý´Ç°ùÌýISSSÌýwith questions regarding international admissions.

Currently more than 1,400 international students from 89 countries are studying at the ºÚÁÏÃÅ in various fields. ÌýAll international students are required to report to the ISSS office when they arrive in ºÚÁÏÃÅ:

International Student Advising Office

ISSS House
2200 S. Josephine Street
ºÚÁÏÃÅ, CO 80208
303.871.4912
Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:30
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International students can apply for F-1 or J-1 visa to enter the US. Find more information on how to acquire F-1 or J-1 visaÌýhere. During the program, international students are required to maintain their visa status. More infoÌýhereÌýon how to maintain visa status.

Health Care

All international students are required to have health insurance. DU providesÌýStudent Health Insurance Plan (SHIP). Students can also buy insurance from another company which meetsÌýwaiver requirement from DU. Before registering for classes, students also have to provideÌýproof of immunization. Find more information on US healthcare system and insuranceÌýhere.ÌýÌý

Employment

Federal immigration regulations limitÌýemployment for F-1 and J-1 students: the kind of employment, the number of hours per week and the periods of employment. You should verify that you have authorization before beginning in any form of employment. You are allowed to work on-campus no more than 20 hours per week when school is in session. Find more information on on-campus employmentÌýhere. Watch thisÌýÌýusing your DU credentials on how to find on-campus employment.

Ìýlists student employment positions that you can explore by signing in using your DU credentials. This student employment opportunity has helped JDP students fund their education and living. Contact the office ofÌýÌýfor student employment inquiries. Students may also apply forÌýCurricular Practical Training,ÌýOptional Practical Training, orÌýAcademic Training. Please consult an ISSS advisor for more information.

Housing

JDP does not own nor arrange any housing for students. You may find information regarding resources for on-campus and off-campus housingÌýhereÌýor atÌýISSS housing information page.