Our Mission
The mission of the International Students Office is to provide high quality advising on immigration regulations, aid in the maintenance of legal status, assist international students in their transition to life in the United States at MIT, promote interactions between international populations and the U.S. and advocate on behalf of the international student population.Upcoming Events
News and Announcements
SSN Application Procedures Updated by SSA
May 13, 2022
New ISO F-1 CPT information Session eCourse
April 11, 2022
ISO EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER for PORT-OF-ENTRY ISSUES
January 15, 2022
From the Knowledge Base
What is Kerberos Account and how is it used at MIT?
Your MIT Kerberos account (sometimes called an Athena/MIT/email account) is your online identity at MIT.
Learn More How do I change my CPT start or end date?
If a student needs to change their authorized F-1 Curricular Practical Training start or end date, they must contact their ISO Advisor and submit a request in iMIT for a new CPT authorization.
Learn More I am unsure of how to file my income tax return, where should I start?
The ISO and MIT Office of the Vice President for Finance (VPF) offer a central web resource for tax information, including specific guidance for international students and scholars at MIT.
Learn More ![Office of the Vice Chancellor](https://iso.mit.edu/wp-content/themes/ovctheme-child-iso/img/office-of-the-vc.png")