The Office of International Services (OIS) serves the needs of international students and visiting scholars at USC through a variety of advising services, programs, and information resources. OIS is a resource center for the USC international community, and staff are available to assist with issues related to immigration regulations, personal and academic concerns, employment in the U.S., adjusting to life in the U.S., and more.
In addition to advising, OIS processes essential documents needed by international students and scholars during their time at USC, and also offers numerous workshops and programs throughout the year.
Another important role of OIS is to represent the interests and concerns of international education at local, state, national and international levels. OIS advocates on behalf of students and scholars with U.S. governmental agencies, as well as with university departments and academic units.
Faculty/Staff Visa Services (FSVS), a division of OIS, provides services to facilitate the hiring of international employees at USC, and is a resource for information regarding immigration and the hiring process.
OIS and FSVS, both located in Student Union 300, are dedicated to providing excellent service to the USC international community, and are committed to furthering USC’s global initiatives through the facilitation of international exchange.