ISSS News - April 2025
Announcements
File your taxes by April 15 with free tax preparation software
CU is once again partnering with Sprintax to support nonresident alien employees and students in their personal tax filing obligation. The International Tax Office will offer a discount code to access Sprintax Returns online tax preparation tool free of charge.The discount code will enable nonreside...
Scam alert: Spoofed calls from ICE and Boulder Police Department
Students have reported fraudulent attempts involving spoofed phone calls that appear to be from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Boulder Police Department (BPD). This is one of many ongoing fraudulent attempts targeting international students and scholars in the U.S. While the langu...
ISSS spring 2025 graduation reception: Friday, May 9, 2025
The spring 2025 reception for graduating international students and their guests will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025. ISSS will provide light refreshments, photo opportunities, and a relaxing atmosphere to mingle with other international graduates. There is no required dress code, no RSVP is require...
Commencement 2025 & livestream information
You are invited to participate in the university commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 8, at Folsom Field. Colleges, schools, departments and programs will also hold recognition ceremonies May 8鈥10, so be sure to review the schedule and plan to attend.Review the pre-graduation checklist to ensure y...
Immigration News
Are you an international student in F-1 status completing your academic program spring 2025? Here are some important reminders
Notify ISSSIf you are completing your degree requirements in spring 2025:Complete the ISSS Confirmation of Final Semester e-form available in the MyISSS portal.If you plan to defend your dissertation or thesis prior to the start of the summer 2025 term:Email ISSS as soon as possible to discuss impor...
Summer enrollment requirements for graduating students
If you will complete your degree this summer, full-time enrollment (or an authorized equivalent) that includes a physical presence on campus is required to maintain your F-1 status.Reporting Summer as Your Final SemesterTo report summer as your final semester, you must complete the Confirmation of F...
Keep In mind: General compliance requirements for temporary visa holders & lawful permanent residents
Recent presidential executive orders have resulted in increased focus on immigration compliance. Given this, it is important to highlight two general requirements to maintain lawful immigration status.Nonimmigrants (visa holders) and lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are required by la...
Community Corner
Monthly mobile food pantry
The Basic Needs Center鈥檚 mobile food pantries are free and open to 黑料社区网 students, faculty, and staff, as well as community members of Boulder and Broomfield Counties. Registration is required. Attendees may receive up to 30 pounds of food in multiple boxes.Mobile Food Pantry Information &...
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