TWU ISSS Regulations & Policies
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Department Overview
The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office provides information and support to Texas Woman's University (TWU) students, faculty, and staff regarding F1 student and J1 scholar regulations, as well as academic program requirements related to Visa eligibility.
International Student & Scholar Services Staff
The ISSS office is located in Old Main, Suite 113 (Administrative offices), Suite 112 (Student Support).
The TWU ISSS office is open Monday - Friday, from 8am - 5pm. F1 Visa holding students should access the TWU academic calendar regularly to stay aware of office/university closures and anticipate submission/review timelines for all requests submitted through the International Portal.
The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office provides information and support to Texas Woman's University (TWU) students, faculty, and staff regarding F1 student and J1 scholar regulations, as well as academic program requirements related to Visa eligibility.
- TWU F1 Visa holding students are provided with information on F1 Visa regulations and requirements to maintain eligibility during their academic program at TWU. It is the F1 Visa holder's responsibility to learn, understand, and comply with U.S. federal laws and regulations pertaining to F1 Visa status, as well as all information printed on the student's individual I-20.
- TWU Faculty are provided with information on how to support F1 Visa holding students while those students adhere to eligibility requirements in their academic program, and eligibility requirements for F1 Visa holding students in internship, graduate assistantship, and academically related employment opportunities.
- TWU Staff are provided with information to support F1 Visa holding students' access to various campus resources with respect to varied needs related to F1 Visa status.
International Student & Scholar Services Staff
The ISSS office is located in Old Main, Suite 113 (Administrative offices), Suite 112 (Student Support).
- Director/Principal Designated School Official (PDSO): Dr. Gregoria A. Zamora, gzamora3@twu.edu
- Assistant Director/Designated School Official (DSO): Valerie Borgfield, vborgfield@twu.edu
- ISSS main office contact: intloffice@twu.edu
The TWU ISSS office is open Monday - Friday, from 8am - 5pm. F1 Visa holding students should access the TWU academic calendar regularly to stay aware of office/university closures and anticipate submission/review timelines for all requests submitted through the International Portal.