International Student & Scholar Services – International | The University of Alabama

Welcome to International Student & Scholar Services!

International Student & Scholar Services is here to provide visa and acculturation support to UA international students, scholars, faculty, staff and their families. We are located in 105 BB Comer Hall

International Coffee Hour

Fridays 11:30 am - 1 pm in 121 BB Comer

Baheya Jaber's Story

UA through an International Lens

Pablo Ramos Ferrer's Story

UA through an International Lens

Yilin Wang's Story

UA through an International Lens

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SCAM WARNING

Please be aware that there are a high volume of tax and immigration scams this time of year.

This section of our website talks about how to identify and report a scam: http://international.ua.edu/isss/life-in-tuscaloosa/scams/.

Staff Contacts Make a Practical Training Appointment Walk-in Advising 11AM - 3PM, Mon - Fri international@ua.edu 205-348-5402

Afternoon on campus during Spring

FUTURE & NEW STUDENTS

International Students BB Comer

CURRENT STUDENTS

International Scholar Research

SCHOLARS, FACULTY & STAFF

Historic BAMA theater

RESOURCES

International Spouse Group

FAMILY SUPPORT

Students on world friends day

PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

July 10th, 2018

United Way Day of Action 2018

April 17th, 2018

AAIE Conference Held at UA

December 14th, 2017

A Sweet Taste of Culture for International Students
November 18th, 2017

University Place Elementary Students Learn about World Cultures
October 30th, 2017

ELI Grad Hopes to ‘Copy and Paste’ UA Experience for Son

Take this time out of the weekend to plan to go to the New Alabamians program event next week, on February 19th! It will take place in 109 B.B. Comer Hall from 3 pm- 5 pm. Learn about the common laws in Alabama and who to contact in urgent situations. Check the flyer for more!

Today is the day! It is almost time for our Valentine International Coffee Hour! We hope to see you there enjoying the atmosphere. End the week off right, and come to 121 BB Comer Hall today any time from 11:30 am-1:00 pm!

Happy Valentine's Day! This day is not just for couples. It is a day of love for friendships and family as well! Check out this blog post to learn about the history of Valentine's day and how you can celebrate it with all! https://www.proflowers.com/blog/valentines-day-not-just-for-lovers
Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to show your love and appreciation for all the important people in your life.

Come on out to our Valentine International Coffee Hour! We will have several Valentine's treats such as cupcakes and candies. Don't miss it! It will be 121 B.B. Comer Hall, this Friday, February 15th, 2019 from 11:30 am -1:00 pm!

Come join the International Spouse Group! They welcome all married students, staff, scholars, and faculty at UA. The group gets together each Wednesday to discuss how life is going in the United States as well as participate in different activities such as the Natural History Museum trip they took last week. If that interests you, come to 105 BB Comer Hall on Wednesday at 10 am!

UA Crossroads is hosting their weekly Campus Dialogues in the Ferguson Student Center Great Hall, on this Wednesday, February 11th at 1 pm. This week's talk is on 'Being Allies in Racist Spaces on Campus.' Go sit in on this event and be ready for a great discussion!

Global Cafe is having a Landlord & Leases talk event. Local Professionals and International Scholars will address Landlords and Apartment Leases. They will be there to teach how to avoid costly mistakes. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 12, 5-7 p.m, in Capital Hall.

Are you new to Alabama? On February 19th, from 3 pm-5 pm there will be a discussion in 109 B.B. Comer Hall given by the New Alabamians Program. Topics will include common laws in Alabama and more. Check the flyer for more details!

Honor Society applications are due soon on February 10th, 2019. If you want to learn more about honor societies or are interested in being apart of one, visit: https://honorsocieties.sa.ua.edu/

International Coffee Hour is only moments away! Come by 121 B.B. Comer Hall from 11:30 am-1:00 pm for free snacks, coffee, and more!

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Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM, Mon. - Fri.
Walk-in Hours: 11 AM to 3 PM, Mon. - Fri.
Email: international@ua.edu
Phone: (205) 348-5402
Fax: (205) 348-5406

Mailing Address

The University of Alabama
International Student & Scholar Services
Box 870254
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0254

Physical Address

International Student & Scholar Services
400 McCorvey Drive
105 BB Comer Hall
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0254

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