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 Express Events + Other Opportunities

All times Eastern unless otherwise noted. CPT, OPT, and Post-Grad programming located after this section.

Watch here for Fall 2026 events; to be updated by beginning of semester

For Seniors

Consider attending an OPT information session this semester (see the Off-campus training/employment authorization section below).

For Exchange and TA (Teaching Assistant)

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

Middlebury College Off-Campus Work Authorization

CPT Fieldwork/Internship Q&A Sessions

ISSS invites Middlebury international undergraduate students intending to apply for fieldwork or internship must attend an information session co-facilitated with CCI to be eligible. We recommend you attend an Employment and Your Status session also (for dates, see above For Everyone). Summer dates are published in March and Winter dates are offered after the fall semester begins.

All sessions are virtual 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 CPT Presentation in advance.

No further required meetings are being offered this semester. If you missed one of the offered required meetings, contact Tracy Himmel Isham in CCI for further instructions.

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

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 (Eastern Time): Fall 2026

•• Watch here for Fall 2026 sessions

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 - Spring 2026

Post-Graduation Immigration Options Session

Information for Middlebury F-1 & J-1 students and alumni about U.S. visa status options after OPT/STEM OPT/AT/graduation with Dan Berger, Esq., partner at Green & Spiegel, U.S.

Date: April 10 (Fri)
Time: 10:30 AM-12 PM (Pacific Time)
Location: Zoom
Registration required

Tax Office Intro and Info Session

Meet the Middlebury Tax Office and learn about the resources and support they provide

Date: April 13 (Mon)
Time: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Location: Zoom
Registration required

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).

April 21 (Tues), 12:15-1:15 PM, McCone room 238: Travel Signatures & Postcards. Registerto receive a postcard to write and to enter a raffle. No pre-registration required for travel signatures.
May 13 (Wed), 12:00-1:30 PM, McCone room 238: Drop-in Travel Signature Event.

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):

April 24, (Friday), 12 PM PT
May 8, (Friday), 10 AM PT

Zoom information (same for all meetings)

Link: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/94878634136?pwd=u2P2W0ChZ9gHRLsJusJHHufGQlJ6XN.1
Meeting ID: 948 7863 4136
Password: 157362

CPT Information/Q&A Sessions

This Curricular Practical Training (CPT) session is for F-1 students who intend to participate in an internship (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