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
About ISSS
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Location, Hours, & Contact Information
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Where to Find UsLocation
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When to See UsOffice Hours
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
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IMPORTANT: Office hours and Advising hours are NOT the same
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To meet with an ISSS Advisor please visit our Advising webpage.
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How to Contact UsContact ISSS
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Phone: (215) 898-4661
Meet the ISSS Leadership Team
From left to right: Jeremy Spohr, Lily Zhang, Dr. Rudie Altamirano, Aaron Fuccello, Donna Steinfeldt, and Ryan Villanueva
Our Mission Statement
- To advance global engagement at the University of Pennsylvania and affiliated hospitals by offering inclusive, innovative and impactful immigration and integration services.
Our Goals
- To support Penn’s ability to educate, train, and hire the best and brightest international students, scholars, staff, and faculty by providing immigration and intercultural expertise.
- To deliver relevant and informed programming initiatives to create an inclusive global community at Penn.
Our Core Values
- Immigration Expertise
- Intercultural Inclusivity
- Responsiveness
- Advocacy
- Collaboration & Partnership
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.
