International Student and Scholars Office

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Empowering Global Minds

In an atmosphere that embraces cultural diversity and encourages social inclusion, the International Student and Scholars Office provides programs, services, and immigration support, to assist and educate international students and scholars in their transition to US society and academic culture.
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CONTACT
Location: International Student and Scholars Office
Phone: 508-831-6030
Fax: 508-831-6032
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Students

International Student Life provides assistance on all international student-related immigration and cultural adjustment needs including new student orientations, work authorizations, travel signatures, and non-resident alien tax help.

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Faculty & Scholars

International Faculty and Scholar Services works in collaboration with the Provost's Office to serve the international faculty and scholars with immigration paperwork and adjustment to life in Worcester, Massachusetts.

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Connect and Meet With Us

Have questions? Need an advisor to review an application or form?
Our team is available to help you by email, phone, Zoom video, or in-person meeting. Click below for more information and to make an appointment.
Email

Email us at IH@wpi.edu. 

Phone

Call us at 508-831-6030. We are only accessible during business hours (M-F 8:30am-noon, 1pm-5pm EST).

Zoom video conferencing

There are two options for meeting virtually:

1) Virtual drop-in hours, Monday-Friday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. These meetings are best for quick questions (8 mins or less). The Zoom link is: https://wpi.zoom.us/j/709157000 and also accessible in our email signatures. Advisors will rotate who will staff drop-in hours each day.

2) Individual advisor appointment. Click on the International Student Advisor appointment link for the advisor you would like to talk to and book the meeting on their calendar. The Zoom link will be given through the appointment link. We will sign in to virtual appointments at the designated time in Massachusetts. Please note your time zone when booking your appointment. The calendar booking app often gives you the booking time based on your local time setting.

In-person meetings

Office hours are 8:30 a.m.–noon and 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please either book an appointment with one of our advisors or come during drop-in hours (Mon–Fri 3 p.m.–4 p.m.). We usually cannot accommodate drop-ins outside of these hours.

Optional practical training (OPT) review

You must complete and submit your OPT application materials before your appointment with us. 

Please follow these steps:

  1. Fill out the OPT paperwork in advance
  2. Submit it through the OPT Application Electronic Submission Form on the IH Forms page 
  3. Book an appointment with one of the advisors to finalize your application

Mail Pickup Options

FedEx:

Any mail that you wish to pick up through the International Student and Scholars Office can be sent to you via FedEx with two-day delivery for a $25 fee (paid through the electronic payment link below). If you want to have something delivered by FedEx, you will need to email IH@wpi.edu with the mailing address, your telephone number, and the confirmation number from the payment form. Please note: OPT EAD work permit cards can only be delivered by FedEx or picked up in person.

USPS mail:

I-20s and letters can be mailed to your address through USPS for free. This is not available for EAD cards, which must be delivered by FedEx or picked up in person. Please note that most I-20s can also be sent electronically.

In-person Pickup:

You can arrange a pickup in person at the International Student and Scholars Office. We prefer to give out mail in the afternoon, particularly 3 p.m.–5 p.m.

Electronic Payment

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