about ISSC

Learn about the ISSC

Helping you thrive at ASU

As a top public university chosen by international students, we serve international students across ASU’s five campuses and a location in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. We work to facilitate the success of more than 10,000 international students and scholars during their time in the United States. We serve more than 700 international scholars and faculty members that come to ASU for our research facilities and expanding international partnerships.

Mission and vision

Mission

We are an intercultural team committed to providing comprehensive support through immigration compliance advisement, engagement, and advocacy for our international students, scholars and faculty. 

Vision

To cultivate and empower a globally-minded team that supports the success of international students, scholars and faculty.  

Principles

Empathy

- We engage in self-reflection to improve consistently 

- We listen to individual needs before taking policy-compliant action 

- We communicate in a supportive and respectful manner

Diligence

- We are proactive 

- We problem-solve 

- We complete tasks in a timely manner

Inclusion

- We treat students equitably 

- We strive to be culturally informed 

- We seek to represent and advocate for people from all cultural backgrounds