International Student Affairs, Emerson College

The Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) provides immigration and campus support services for Emerson’s international student community:

We offer immigration advising for students in F-1 status, exchange visitors, and others on matters related to immigration status, U.S. employment authorization, and international travel
We offer coursework and programming for English Language Learning
We collaborate with campus partners on resources to enhance international student academic success, community belonging, leadership development, and career preparedness
We promote campus organizations, events, and initiatives that reflect Emerson’s global voices

OISA supports international students attending Emerson College — both in Boston and globally. Our main campus is in the heart of the historic city of Boston, but we also have additional campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands at Kasteel Well. Additionally, we engage with our students enrolled at Paris College of Art (Paris, France) and other global programs and partnerships.

International Student Affairs falls under Emerson’s Office of Internationalization and Equity. Together we provide strategic vision and support for college internationalization initiatives in areas of Education Abroad and Domestic Programs (EADP), Global Partnerships, and Equity Initiatives.

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Immigration Status

Your U.S. immigration status is the immigration category in which you are admitted to the U.S. Your status should reflect your principal reason for being here, your U.S. permissions for study and work, and how long you are able to remain in the U.S.

International Travel

Whether you are taking a weekend trip to New York City, crossing the Canadian border into Montreal, or preparing for a flight to your home abroad for a family event, OISA is here to help make certain your travel documents are in order for your return to Emerson.

U.S. Employment

Whether you want to earn some spending money through an on-campus job, or earn work experience through an internship, learn more about your options here.

Campus Resources

Although the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) is one of the first offices to welcome international students to Emerson, you will find resources for international students across our Boston campus as well as in LA and Kasteel Well and our partner institutions.

Contact Us

Our experienced team of immigration advisors can assist you in understanding your immigration status from answering questions about your full-time course load, to reviewing your documents in preparation for travel, to applying for US work permission.