Email Notices to International Students
These periodic updates from the Rutgers Global – International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office provide important information regarding regulatory updates, deadlines, upcoming programs, and useful resources.
These notices are automatically sent to all nonimmigrant students enrolled at Rutgers–New Brunswick. Most messages, however, apply only to F-1 and J-1 students. We label most messages to facilitate identification of which messages may apply to students specifically. All F-1 and J-1 students on Rutgers' visa sponsorships are required to know the information that is provided in these notices and to follow reminders and instructions that apply to their own situations.
Check the Rutgers Global Alerts page for additional updates and advisories.
December 10, 2024 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: ISSS Holiday Wishes; Upcoming Office and University Closures; Travel and Other Important Reminders for International Students
November 13, 2024 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Travel Considerations and Full Course of Study Reminders; Upcoming Events and Resources
October 10, 2024 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: International Students: Beware of Scams, Upcoming Events and Resources
September 11, 2024 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Reminder to Check-In on RGlobal; Fall 2024 Insurance and Waiver Request Deadline is Wednesday, September 25
August 13, 2024 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Message for New and Continuing Students, Enrollment Requirements for All International Students, Applying for a Social Security Number
May 10, 2024 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: ISSS Modified Operations; I-20/DS-2019 Expiring in May
March 26, 2024 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Reminder: Glacier Tax Prep and Tax Deadlines
February 26, 2024 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Employment Chat Sessions & Workshops; Leadership Opportunities; Upcoming Wellness Workshops; International Student-Centered Courses.
February 1, 2024 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Tax Notice; Deadlines to File Taxes and Glacier Tax Prep Software
January 25, 2024 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Reduced Credit Load and Health Insurance Enrollment/Waiver Deadlines; Scam Alert & FBI Public Service Announcement; Reminder about OPT Applications
December 18, 2023 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: ISSS Holiday Wishes; Reminder: Limitation on Online Classes for International Students
November 16, 2023 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Reminders for upcoming Travel and Tutoring Scam Alert
October 16, 2023 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Important Tips to Avoid Scams
September 15, 2023 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Reminder to Check-In on RGlobal. The deadline for Reduced Course/Credit Load - Fall 2023 Deadline is Wednesday, September 27, 2023; Fall 2023 Insurance and Waiver Request Deadline is Friday, September 22, 2023
August 24, 2023 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Message for New and Continuing Students; Enrollment Requirements for All International Students; Reminder to Upload COVID-19 Vaccination Information; Applying for a Social Security Number (SSN); Reduced Course/Credit Load - Fall 2023 Deadline is Wednesday, September 27, 2023; Fall 2023 Insurance and Waiver Request Deadline is Friday, September 22, 2023; Shopping Shuttle & Upcoming Programs; New Faces at ISSS
June 1, 2023 [PDF] TERMINATION OF SEVP COVID-19 FLEXIBILITIES
May 5, 2023 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Modified operations for summer, Reminders for graduating students, Reminders about summer travel.
April 18, 2023 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Fall 2023 Guidance about online courses; scam alert; applying for CPT, applying for OPT, final semester reminders, summer travel, Language Bank, & upcoming programs
March 10, 2023 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Spring 2023 reduced credit and insurance exemption/waiver deadlines; on-campus employment; employment workshops, scam alert, reminder about OPT applications, podcast, peer mentor opportunities, & upcoming events
February 17, 2023 [PDF] CPT/OPT CHATS, EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS
February 7, 2023 [PDF] GLACIER TAX PREP 2023
February 6, 2023 [PDF] CALL FOR FALL 2023 ORIENTATION LEADERS
January 31, 2023 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Spring 2023 reduced credit and insurance exemption/waiver deadlines; on-campus employment; employment workshops, scam alert, reminder about OPT applications, podcast, peer mentor opportunities, & upcoming events
December 20, 2022 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: COVID Related guidance for spring 2023, travel signatures, and updates and reminders
November 17, 2022 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Travel and employment reminders, upcoming programs, and spring 2023 planning
October 17, 2022 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Scam and fraud alert
September 16, 2022 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Upcoming deadlines and reminders; tips to avoid scams; programs, events, and resources for the fall 2022 semester.
Summer, 2022 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: International Student Orientation, vaccine requirements and compliance, international travel, important dates and reminders (RCL, insurance waiver deadline, etc.)
May 17 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Continued SEVP guidance, Summer travel and reminders for graduating students, travel signature, COVID vaccine requirement, and scam alert.
April 6, 2022 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Fall 2022 Guidance about Online Courses, Who Needs a New I-20/DS-2019 for Fall 2022, Applying for CPT/OPT, Final Semester, Summer Travel, Travel Signatures, Stress Relief Programs, and Upcoming Programs.
March 9, 2022 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Spring break travel advisory; applying for OPT/CPT; upcoming programs, and more.
February 4, 2022 [PDF] CALL FOR SUMMER 2022 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION LEADERS
Summary: OL job opportunity for students, job description, hiring timeline and interview information
February 1, 2022 [PDF] GLACIER TAX PREP SOFTWARE NOW AVAILABLE
Summary: Tax filing deadlines, information, and resources; FREE access to GLACIER Tax Prep Software
January 13, 2022 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: ISSS services, orientation and check-in for international students, COVID-19 resources and updates, reduced credit forms and insurance exemption request deadlines, I-20 or DS-2019 extension, OPT applications, employment workshops, beware of scams, upcoming events, and more.
December 13, 2021 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: University operating status for spring 2022; government travel policy updates and travel tips; COVID guidance and; other updates and reminders.
November 11, 2021 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Use of electronic signatures on I-20s; who needs new I-20/DS-2019; new COVID vaccination requirements to replace geographical travel restrictions; travel related information and tips; International Education Week; upcoming office closure.
October 19, 2021 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Waiver of in-person visa interview requirement for certain F, M, & academic J visa applicants; COVID travel restrictions; Scams and fraud alert; updates and reminders; upcoming events and resources.
September 4, 2021 [PDF] IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Upcoming deadlines and reminders; tips to avoid scams; programs, events, and resources for the fall 2021 semester.
June, 29, 2021 [PDF] VACCINATION REQUIREMENT UPDATE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Summary: Q&A addressing some of the most common questions that have arisen from the University’s decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations for fall 2021 for students who will be attending Rutgers at one of our campus locations or participating in programs offered through the university.
May 28, 2021 [PDF] Vaccination Update for International Students
Summary: WHO-authorized vaccines will now be accepted to meet the University vaccination requirement in addition to the US-FDA approved vaccines.
May 7, 2021 [PDF] Immigration, Travel, and Vaccination Updates
Summary: Fall 2021 government policy guidance, travel bans and National Interest Exceptions (NIE), and vaccination requirement related updates.
April 23 [PDF] University Announcements and Government Policies
Summary: University announcements, I-20s, travel signatures, visa applications, new online OPT application functionality, reminders for graduating students, and more.
April 6, 2021 [PDF] Fall 2021 Information and Vaccination Requirements
April 6, 2021 Message to the International Community from the office of the President
March 17, 2021 [PDF] Memo: Erroneous Receipt of CARES Act Stimulus Checks