Please note: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, in-person operations at the ISSS office have been suspended until further notice. Our mailing address is:
International Student and Scholar Services
3701 Chestnut St
Suite 1W
Philadelphia, PA 19104
ATTENTION: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and in accordance with University guidance, ISSS has temporarily suspended all in-person services until further notice. For those traveling to or from the United States: Please see the ISSS travel page.
Please note: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, in-person operations at the ISSS office have been suspended until further notice. Our mailing address is:
International Student and Scholar Services
3701 Chestnut St
Suite 1W
Philadelphia, PA 19104
9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
IMPORTANT: Office hours and Advising hours are NOT the same
To meet with an ISSS Advisor please visit our Advising webpage.
Phone: (215) 898-4661
The International Student and Scholar Services team has been recognized for its dedication to bringing the world to Penn, bringing Penn to the world, and forging new inter-office partnerships by developing a range of engaging, holistic programs. such as Forerunner and the Intercultural Leadership Program (ILP).
In 2018, the Intercultural Leadership Team, spearheaded by ISSS with the participation of various partner offices across campus, received a Models of Excellence award for its outstanding collaborative work in managing Penn's Intercultural Leadership Program (ILP). ILP is a program for first-year Penn international and domestic students that fosters leadership skills, global citizenship, and intercultural competence.
In 2020, the Forerunner Team was recognized as a Models of Excellence Honorable Mention. Forerunner is an initiative that traditionally takes place before the beginning of the Fall semester in Beijing, Delhi, and in Philadelphia to welcome new Penn international students and introduce them to campus resources. Each year, Forerunner is made possible by ISSS and representatives from over a dozen Schools and centers across campus.
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