Mission

The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) is committed to the service, support, and advocacy of Oakland University’s International Student and Scholar population, with the goal of building an international campus which nurtures global citizenship and multicultural appreciation.

Vision 

An inclusive and engaged international learning community where all students and scholars are able to achieve their academic and professional goals and objectives.

The office currently services over 1,100 International Students and over 40 Scholars and 117 dependents from over 60 countries around the world.  We provide services to international students and scholars who need:

• immigration-related advising
• social and cultural counseling
• orientation sessions 

We are open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 

Walk in Hours on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.