Dear international students,
At this mid-point in the semester, you might find that you are struggling with your coursework.
October 30th is the final day that students may drop a course from their schedule. Remember,
international students may not drop below full-time study unless they have permission from ISSS first. If you are having academic or medical difficulties to maintain a full time course load, it may be possible for ISSS to authorize you to drop
below a full time course of study. After getting permission from ISSS, you may follow the academic procedures to withdraw from a course. Full time study requirements and information on reducing your course load below full-time can be found on the ISSS
Study Requirements webpage. Visit ISSS
Storrs, Stamford or
Hartford during Walk In Advising hours or
schedule an appointment with your international advisor to learn about taking a reduced course load, or academic resources available to help you with your courses.
Other Resources:
Visit Academic Resources on our website to learn tips for succeeding in your classes as an international students, and to learn about academic services on campus (Storrs and regional campuses)
for writing/tutoring support.
International Huskies Writing Assistance organization. This is a new student organization provides editing assistance to international students who need assistance with grammar/spelling due to English being a second language. Drop in at
ISSS Wednesdays between 12:30 and 2 pm, or Thursdays 3:30 – 4:30 pm (must finish by 5 pm). Check in at the ISSS Front Desk. Undergraduate and graduate students may utilize this peer editing assistance service. Contact
Alexander Holmgren at
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Cross Cultural Connections – English Conversation Partner – Partner with a fluent English speaking conversation partner to practice your conversational English once per week, for one hour. Contact
[log in to unmask] with any questions. (Storrs campus)
UCAELI -
evening English courses. Part time courses with a focus on specific topics such as pronunciation or oral communication/presentations. These courses carry a fee. (Storrs campus).
Rae Alexander
Director
International Student and Scholar Services
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
GLOBAL AFFAIRS
2011 Hillside Road, U-1083
STORRS, CT 06269-1083
PHONE: 860.486.3855 |
EMAIL:
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http://isss.uconn.edu | www.facebook.com/UConnISSS
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ISSS Walk-In Advising: MON - FRI: 1:00 - 3:30 pm