About Office of International Students and Scholars · Houston
The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at Rice University in Houston, Texas, provides immigration, compliance, and cultural adaptation support to international students, scholars, and academic departments. It offers advising, document processing, visa guidance, and resources for living in the U.S., including employment, health insurance, and travel information. The office is staffed by professionals who assist with visa classifications, OPT/STEM OPT, CPT, J-1 training, and more, with both virtual and in-person services available.
OISS serves Rice University’s international community, including students, scholars, visiting researchers, and academic departments, offering comprehensive support on immigration compliance, visa applications, employment authorization, and cultural adjustment. Services include walk-in advising, document submission via online portals, and in-person pick-up at Lovett Hall (with accessibility accommodations available). The office also hosts events, provides educational resources, and maintains a portal for FAQs, forms, and immigration updates. It is part of Rice University’s institutional structure and operates under its administrative umbrella.
- Serves
- Houston, Texas (Rice University campus)
About OISS
The Office of International Students & Scholars is here to support all Rice internationals and the Academic Departments with all matters related to immigration, international compliance, and cultural adaptation.
Services
OISS offers advising, document processing, visa guidance, and resources for living in the U.S., including employment, health insurance, and travel information.
- CPT, OPT, STEM OPT processing
- J-1 Academic Training
- Document submission and pick-up
- Orientation and onboarding
- Employment resources
- Travel and health insurance guidance
Location & Hours
OISS reception desk is located on the 1st floor of Lovett Hall, Entrance A. Virtual & in-person walk-in advising hours available weekly; see https://oiss.rice.edu/appointment for schedule.