Government Updates & FAQ
Stay up to date with information on changes to federal policies, immigration regulations, and executive orders that may affect our international student and scholar populations.
Advising sessions cancelled
Advising sessions on July 2nd and 3rd, will be canceled for staff training. We encourage those who would like to speak with an advisor this week to attend tomorrow's (July 1, 2025) session from 10 AM to 1 PM (MST).
Independence day | University closed
The university will be closed on July 4th (Friday) for the Independence Day Holiday.
Welcome to the International Student & Scholar Services Office
Our office fosters and supports a global campus community as part of the University of Utah's vision of a welcoming and internationally connected campus. We are proud to have a global campus with students from 106 countries! International students are valued members of our campus community and we are here to support you and welcome to the U!
3,559
Total Number of International Students and Scholars.
111
number of countries represented by international students.
$72K
isss total scholarships awarded to international students 23-24.
Latest News
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Suspension On F-1/J-1 Visa Interviews Lifted
On June 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of State has announced appointments for F-1 and J-1 student and exchange visitor visa applicants will resume at embassies/consulates soon. This update follows the temporary pause in visa interview scheduling that was announced at the end of May as the Department of State implemented screening and vetting processes.
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U.S. Entry Restrictions for Citizens of Certain Countries
On June 4, 2025 the Trump administration issued Presidential Proclamation 10949 restricting the entry to the U.S. for specific foreign nationals. This proclamation went into effect on June 9th, 2025 at 12:01 AM EDT. Citizens of the following countries are affected by the entry restriction:
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U.S. Department of State: Revocation of Visas for Chinese Students
On May 28, 2025, the Department of State made a press statement regarding plans to revoke visas for some Chinese students with ties to the Chinese Community party or "studying in critical fields." At this time, they do not define "critical fields." The statement also indicates that they will implement measures to enhance scrutiny of visa applications from citizens of China and Hong Kong. At this time no further details were provided.
Events
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Jul 04
Friday
Holiday: Independence Day
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Jul 11
Friday
Summer 2025 Second Half - Last day to withdraw from classes
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Jul 24
Thursday
Holiday: Pioneer Day
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Jul 25
Friday
Summer 2025 Full Term - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
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Jul 25
Friday
Summer 2025 Second Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
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Jul 28
Monday
Fall 2025 - Open enrollment