Mission Statement

Mission

International Student & Scholar Services fosters the education and development of non-immigrant students and scholars to enable them to achieve their academic and professional goals and objectives. ISSS provides advice, counseling, and advocacy regarding immigration, cross-cultural, and personal matters. ISSS supports an environment conducive to international education and intercultural awareness via educational, social, and cross cultural programs.

International Student & Scholar Services is a division of the Office of the Dean of Students.

Vision

International Student & Scholar Services serves to be the primary resource for non-immigrant students and scholars at Vanderbilt University.