International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) assists international students at University of Buffalo.

The staff of the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) invites you to the University at Buffalo, which it calls "UB". It trusts that your stay at UB will be scholastically and specifically fulfilling, and that you will end up being a dynamic member in the campus life.

ISSS, which reports to the Office of the Vice Provost for International Education, serves the universal group at UB, including understudies and going to scholars.

ISSS gives an extensive variety of administrations to worldwide understudies:

International Student Orientation to help new students get off to a good start at UB

Immigration advice, updates and document processing

Assistance and referrals in solving a variety of concerns

Workshops to provide valuable information on a variety of topics

Trips and activities for students and scholars to learn about life in the Buffalo‐Niagara region

Weekly e‐newsletters to inform students about workshops, programs, trips and events of special interest to them

International Education Week to provide opportunities for the campus community to learn about international issues and for international students to showcase their cultures

International Student Mentoring Program to help new students adjust to life in Buffalo

Global CINEMA spectives Film &Discussion Series to promote meaningful dialog between U.S and international students

Transcending Borders UB programs and activities to promote meaningful exchange between U.S. and international students

Contact

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
210 Talbert Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260-1604
Tel.: (716) 645-2258
Fax: (716) 645-6197
E-mail: isss@buffalo.edu

Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Staff

Ellen Dussourd
Assistant Vice Provost and Director

Jessica Ereiz
Assistant Director for Immigration Advisement

Jim Bowman
International Student Advisor

Amy Burk
SEVIS Coordinator & International Student Advisor

Jenna Lenz
Walk-In Service Area Co-Manager

Darla Maffei
International Student Advisor

Janet Schrum
International Student Advising Assistant

Amanda Vakeva
Walk-In Service Area Co-Manager

Margaret Roche
Office Assistant

Siqi Wang
Graduate Assistant

Yu-Ching Wu (Louis)
Graduate Assistant

Ammon Vrooman
Graduate Assistant

Chao Zhao
Graduate Assistant