Office of International Students and Scholars

The Office of International Students and Scholars is dedicated to furthering the academic goals and interests of the University of New Orleans by providing high quality support and services to assist international students (and graduates), faculty, and staff in obtaining and maintaining immigration status and in adjusting to life in the United States.

OISS is open from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Due to COVID-19 precautions, we are assisting students on an appointment basis or by email or telephone. Please contact us at oiss@uno.edu or at (504) 280-6989 and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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REMINDER TO UNO FACULTY AND STAFF: INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE VISITORS, EMPLOYEES AND GUESTS ON CAMPUS

This is a reminder that all faculty and staff are expected to be familiar with and to comply with University of New Orleans policies and procedures regarding international employees and exchange visitors. Links to information on sponsoring J-1 exchange visitors and employees, hiring H-1B specialty occupation workers, as well as relevant UNO policies are available at [are coming soon].

Faculty and staff in the Colleges of Science and Engineering who wish to invite international visitors to campus must receive advance approval of the cognizant University officials, including the Department Chair, Dean, Empowered Official for Export Control, and Academic Affairs. Such requests should be submitted at least 25 working days in advance of the planned arrival date. More information coming soon