Announcements

Find information about upcoming events for international students and scholars! Refer to the right side bar menu options to find information for Middlebury College and the Middlebury Institute.

Middlebury College in Vermont

Friends of International Students (FIS) Host Program

Do you wish to experience life outside Middlebury College?
Would you like to meet people in the local community?

If so, we invite you to discover more about the FIS Host Program!

Upcoming ISSS Programming & Information

For Everyone:

ISSS Open House events are offered each month of the semester; all international students are welcome to stop by with questions, if they need a DS-2019/I-20 signature, etc. No appointment necessary within the designated event time!

See Off-campus work authorization section below regarding employment-related programming.

All times Eastern unless otherwise noted.

September 17, 3-4.30PM - ISSS Open House
September 24, 3-4.30PM - ISSS Open House
October 01, 3-4.30PM - ISSS Open House
October 08, 3.30-4.30PM - Off-Campus Work Authorization & General Status Regulatory Updates (DANA Auditorium)
October 14, 5.30-6.30PM - Off-Campus Work Authorization & General Status Regulatory Updates (registration required - zoom link provided in registration confirmation email)
October 15, 2-3.30PM - ISSS Open House
October 22, 3.45-4.45PM - Study Abroad and International Status (Sunderland TBD)
November 05, TBD - Winter Workshop

For First-Years

Events listed here also include First Five Orientation events. All times Eastern unless otherwise noted.

September 16, 4-5PM - Cultural Transitions series (Dana Auditorium)
September 19, 11.15AM-1PM (Adirondack Circle
September 22, 4-5.30PM - U.S. Classroom Cultural (Dana Auditorium)
September 23, 4-5PM - Cultural Transitions series (Davis 105A/B)
September 27, 8-9PM - International Games (Battell Beach)
September 30, 4-5PM - Cultural Transitions series (Davis 105A/B)
October 01, 8-9PM - International Trivia (Wilson Cafe)
October 07, 4-5PM - Cultural Transitions series (Davis 105A/B)
October 08, 3.30-4.30PM - Off-Campus Work Authorization & General Status Regulatory Updates (DANA Auditorium)
October 08, 5.30-6.30PM - Paint the Track (Coltrane Lounge)
October 14, 4-5PM - Cultural Transitions series (Davis 105A/B)
October 14, 5.30-6.30PM - Off-Campus Work Authorization & General Status Regulatory Updates (registration required - zoom link provided in registration confirmation email)

For Seniors

September 30, 5-6PM - International Senior Required Meeting
October 06, 4-5PM - International Senior Required Meeting make-up
October 08, 3.30-4.30PM - Off-Campus Work Authorization & General Status Regulatory Updates (DANA Auditorium)
October 14, 5.30-6.30PM - Off-Campus Work Authorization & General Status Regulatory Updates (registration required - zoom link provided in registration confirmation email)
All seniors considering working after graduation in the U.S. must attend an OPT information/Q&A session (See below section)
Upcoming regulatory meetings will be added here

For Exchange and TA (Teaching Assistant)

Watch here for more information about academic year 2026-27!

Middlebury College Off-Campus Work Authorization

ISSS strongly encourages Middlebury international undergraduate students interested in off-campus employment opportunities, such as internships, to attend an information session. Some sessions may be co-facilitated with the Career Center.

Sessions are virtual unless otherwise noted and require registration (unique links provided below). Once you have registered, the zoom link will be provided in the confirmation email sent to you. It can be helpful to review the Off-Campus Work Authorization Presentation in advance.

Off-Campus Work Authorization Regulatory Updates Sessions

This session is intended for F-1 students considering off-campus work authorization. It will cover any recent proposed or approved regulatory changes and highlight important regulatory reminders.

Scheduled Sessions (Eastern Time): Fall 2026

October 8, 3.30-4.30PM - Dana Auditorium
October 14, 5.30-6.30PM - VIRTUAL; registration required (zoom link provided in registration confirmation email)

OPT Information/Q&A Sessions - All meetings use the same Zoom information

This Optional Practical Training (OPT) information session and Q&A is intended for F-1 students intending to use either Pre-Completion or Post-Completion OPT. For more information, visit our ISSS Optional Practical Training website.

Scheduled Sessions (Eastern Time): Fall 2026

10/14/2026 4-5PM ET
10/23/2026 4-5PM ET
11/3/2026 4-5PM ET
11/17/2026 4-5PM ET
12/4/2026 3.30-4.30PM ET

Link: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/94878634136?pwd=u2P2W0ChZ9gHRLsJusJHHufGQlJ6XN.1

Password: 157362

Important Housing & Selected Academic Calendar Information

International House (i-house)

Academic Year 2026-2027 Application - closed.
- Future openings will be announced here.
  - Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to reside in Interest Houses.
  - Learn more about the i-house.

Break Housing

The Middlebury College residence halls remain open for Thanksgiving, February, and Spring breaks. Students staying on campus will be asked to complete the break form. No approval is needed to stay for these breaks, but students must register to stay on campus. Thanksgiving break registration will be available in late October.
Winter recess housing will be limited, and an application will be available, usually in October/November. You must be approved to stay during the winter break, and there are no dining services available.
Facilities and Residential Life staff may enter rooms during breaks to conduct safety checks, perform work needed, and ensure the building is closed appropriately.

Middlebury Institute in California

Upcoming ISSS Programming - Fall 2026

Travel Signature Events

Join the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Travel Signature Event! A one-stop opportunity for F-1 and J-1 students & scholars to get their documents signed to facilitate re-entry to the U.S. Bring your I-20 or DS-2019 & passport with visa (if applicable).

Week of December 7. Details TBD.

Off-campus training/employment authorization sessions

OPT Information/Q&A Sessions

This post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) information session and Q&A is intended for F-1 students in their final semester.

For more information, see: https://www.middlebury.edu/international-student-and-scholar-services/students/student-employment-information/optional

Scheduled Sessions (Pacific Time):

September 18 (Friday) at 11 AM on Zoom
October 23 (Friday) at 4 PM on Zoom
November 13 (Friday) at 2 PM on Zoom
December 3 (Thursday) at 12:15 PM on Zoom

CPT Information/Q&A Sessions

This Curricular Practical Training (CPT) session is for F-1 students who intend to participate in an internship or other off-campus practical training (paid or unpaid). Join this session to learn about the criteria and application process and to ask your questions.

For more information, see: https://www.middlebury.edu/international-student-and-scholar-services/students/student-employment-information/curricular