Demonstrating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive attitude toward international students
Going above and beyond to assist international students
Advocating for international students’ needs
We would like to formally invite you to nominate a staff memberwho has demonstrated these qualities and made a difference in the lives of international students at Miami University. Nominations will be accepted from students, staff, and faculty. Staff from Global Initiatives, American Culture and English, and the English Language Center are not eligible for this award.
The annual Chinese Festival provides all members of the community the opportunity to learn and engage with Chinese culture and language. There will be games, raffles, food tasting and on-stage performances beginning at 7:00 p.m.
F-1 and J-1 students are not permitted to work off campus unless you have authorization to do so. Some examples of unauthorized employment would be:
Working at an off-campus restaurant or store
Operating a food service out of your apartment
Operating a taxi service for other student
Receiving money or compensation for services that you provide is employment, and it is unauthorized unless your paycheck comes from Miami University or you have received work authorizationthrough ISSS. The only way you can receive authorization for off-campus employment is by requesting and obtaining CPT or OPT work authorization.
Employment is taken very seriously by the US government. Working without authorization is one of the most serious violations of legal status. In addition to affecting your legal status now, it could also cause significant problems in the future if you are applying for a work visa or permanent residency in the United States. If you have questions about working off-campus, please contact the ISSS office for more information.
Donald Nelson, former Director of International Education at Miami
Donald Nelson served in the Office of International Programs at Miami University for 42 years before retiring as Administrator Emeritus in 2003. He started his career in 1961 as an advisor to foreign students, and eventually became Director of International Education, supervising an office responsible for international student advising and admissions, study abroad advising, and the administration of student exchanges. Nelson remains an active member of the Oxford community and an advocate for international education to this day. The Donald Nelson Award for Outstanding International Student Support honors his legacy and will be announced annually in November during International Education Week.
Campus Care is a new program for students who want to talk with a trained mental health professional in a setting that is more informal than a counseling session. Check out when and where Campus Care is being offered. Are you looking to distribute information about your event, program, group etc. to international students and scholars at Miami? Submit an ISSS communications request.