The International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) is dedicated to the university's commitment to global engagement and inclusion.

Welcome to the International Students & Scholars Office

The mission of the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) is to support international students and scholars from around the globe in achieving their academic, professional and career objectives at UMass Lowell. The ISSO assists with navigating the complex, ever-changing sphere of student and scholar immigration regulations from their pre-arrival stages throughout the entire post-completion phases of their academic and research programs.

The ISSO also partners with administrative and academic departments to:

  • maintain institutional compliance with federal immigration regulations
  • foster international student success
  • enhance the University’s global engagement and collaborative research efforts
  • create a welcoming, inclusive environment on campus and in the community

Meet Our Students

Davood Dashti takes a selfie in the Pulichino Tong Business Center
Davood Dashti '19
International Business

Davood Dashti’s love of photography helped him transition from home in Iran to college life in the United States. Now, the Manning School of Business student is focused on a professional photography career.

My business degree can definitely help me become a professional photographer. It teaches you how to deal with customers, promote your product, find your location or manage your money.
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