Announcements

Middlebury College in Vermont

Upcoming Programming for International Students

Friends of International Students (FIS) Host Program Information Session

• 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. Join us for an upcoming Zoom session to find out how you can connect with a local host during your time at Middlebury. Please check back for the dates of our upcoming student information sessions.

Pre-Arrival

Returning students from LOA (leave of absence): Students intending to return to Middlebury must submit the Return to Middlebury request to the college. If you have not submitted the request to return or have not received your formal approval to return, please contact your Class Dean.

Once you are approved to return, ISSS sends an I-20 application launch email to you. If you have not seen this email and have been approved to return, please contact ISSS (isss@middlebury.edu). 

Remember - you will be required to complete a F-1 Status Check-in meeting with ISSS within the first week of your return to campus. You will receive more information about this, but this is to alert you to this required check-in to complete your return to F-1 status.

Incoming new students: Our Pre-orientation program for first-year students also includes virtual events with Orientation and ISSS. 

Confirmation of Participation form registration is due December 1.

Be sure you haven’t missed out on any communication and events offered by Orientation. 

Your New Student Onboarding Course has many important pre-arrival tasks that must be completed. 

Also, visit our website for International Pre-orientation information.

Fall Programming & Information

For Seniors

After Graduation Plans form is past due! For those who have not submitted it yet, please do so immediately! 

Link: https://forms.gle/yMp4xviiVR74g7SC6 

For First Years 

Watch for more programming here.

For Everyone — ISSS Express Events + Other Opportunities — Location: Service Building, 2nd Floor, Room 209 (or where otherwise indicated)

Dates to be determined for Spring 2025

For Exchange and TA (Teaching Assistant)

DEC 04 - 4-6PM US ET — End of Semester Celebration

Off-campus training/employment authorization sessions

OPT Q&A Sessions for Middlebury College students during Winter Term

Zoom link: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/92511241560?pwd=4abacLyjyRH8hlIJQWHmx6Lj4pHtFM.1&from=addon

Meeting ID: 925 1124 1560

Password: 953817

Tuesday, January 14 at 4:30PM (US ET)

Tuesday, February 11 at 3.15PM (US ET)

Tuesday, February 25 at 3.15PM (US ET)

Friday, March 14 at 3PM (US ET)

Thursday, March 27 at 3PM (US ET)

April and May dates To be Determined

CPT Q&A Sessions-All sessions require registration (unique links provided below)

It can be helpful to review the CPT Presentation in advance. 

• Summer sessions to be announced in March 2025

Once you have registered, the zoom link will be provided in the confirmation email sent to you.

Important Housing and Selected Academic Calendar Dates

Break Housing

• The residence halls stay open for Thanksgiving, February and Spring breaks, and students staying will be asked to complete the break form. No approval is needed to stay for these breaks, but students must sign up 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 later in the semester. You must be approved to stay over 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 Programming 

Off-campus training/employment authorization sessions

• For F-1 students:

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

Zoom link: https://middlebury.zoom.us/j/92358103729?pwd=EWsdaWjt1zLqiXT1ovaRCFNgvESbMV.1 

Meeting ID: 923 5810 3729

Password: 027863

October 24 at 12pm (PT)

November 15 at 9:30 am (PT)

December 3 at 12pm (PT)
  

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Information Sessions

November 7 (Thursday), 12:15-1:15 pm in Morse B104

December 4 (Wednesday), 4:30-5:30 pm in Morse B104

Travel Signature Drop-In

November 18 (Monday), 4:15-5:45pm in McCone Board Room

• For J-1 Students:

  • Academic Training Information Session (for off-campus employment authorization) 
    
    No sessions are scheduled at this time.

    Note: J-1 students need ISSS authorization to work on campus. Email ISSS before working.
     

General Announcements

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) & International Programs and Off-Campus Study (IPOCS) represented Middlebury well at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators-Region XI Conference held in Manchester, NH from Oct. 18-20, 2022. See highlights below. 

1. As NAFSA Region XI Chair for 2022, Assistant Director of ISSS Christy Fry oversaw the first in-person regional conference for international educators in New England since fall 2019. With 276 attendees (42% were first-time participants), it was a resounding success! Two pre-conference workshops and more than 45 sessions and events took place over the three days. Christy led the 22-person regional team in offering an engaging conference that provided opportunities for professional development, networking, plus social and self-care events. Two of three regional awardees were from Middlebury! (See the PIE News post about the conference and see below for photos.)

2. Data Systems, Engagement & Operations Manager Loren Scott was recognized with the Rising Professional Award for his engagement in and contributions to the field of international education, which range from offering conference sessions at the regional and national level, being selected as a RISE Fellow and NAFSA Academy participant, providing input to articles, webinars, and trainings for Peace Corps and other organizations, assisting at a week-long intensive English program for children in Costa Rica, and more.

3. Associate Dean and Director of ISSS Kathy Foley was nominated by colleagues who represent many different institutions and was chosen for the Sally M. Heym Award. This recognition celebrates the many ways Kathy has elevated her staff, the field, and peers across the region. A leader and mentor who is trusted for her astute and compassionate guidance and support, Kathy joins this select group of 25 leaders in our region who are making (or have made) a difference in international education since the award’s creation in 1996.

4. Middlebury’s Christy Fry and Loren Scott co-led a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Roundtable session. Fifteen participants actively engaged in dialogue and discussion about lived experiences and best practices for making our field and our offices more attentive to DEI principles. The conversation also focused on identifying effective ways within Region XI and NAFSA to operationalize the many ideas generated.

5. Middlebury C.V. Schools Abroad showcased our 37 sites abroad and our 13 language schools at the Exhibit Hall. Assistant Director of University Relations Catherine Pierattini and Director of our School in Puerto Rico Teresa Peña-Jordán met with conference attendees to discuss opportunities for students to participate in our programs.

Middlebury Schools

**Stay tuned for updates.**

Updated 01/07/2025