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
New Years Traditions Around the World video from students
January 1, 2022 - February 15, 2022
IAP: Declutter Your Mind and Tidy Up Your Job Search [virtual]
January 27, 2022
News and Announcements
ISO Travel Guidance – Fall/Winter Break 2021-2022
December 29, 2021
ISO CLOSED for Winter Break; Operate VIRTUALLY During First Weeks of IAP
December 23, 2021
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")