Important Reminders/Holiday Weekend

The ISSS team hopes this email finds you well. We write to highlight the Important Travel Reminders we posted in mid-December (see below, on this webpage), to set expectations about when you will hear from ISSS, and to share a few actions you can take ahead of the U.S. presidential transition on Monday.

Middlebury and ISSS appreciate that you are part of our community. We value the perspectives and experiences you bring and the dynamic ways you contribute to our campuses and local communities. We care about you and your well-being.

ISSS is committed to providing accurate information and advice, as well as individual and group support. We will share updates that may be relevant to our Middlebury international community after we have verified the details and determined the potential implications. As a result, there may be a delay between a news announcement and our email notification or website post.

Here are some things to keep in mind as we go into the weekend:

• Monday, January 20, is a U.S. holiday—Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There are no classes at Middlebury College or the Middlebury Institute, and most campus offices, U.S. government agencies, and many businesses will be closed. Many people will participate in community service activities to honor Dr. King and his legacy. We encourage you to take time to enjoy the long weekend.
   
• The inauguration of the next U.S. president is also on Monday, and announcements about various policy changes are expected in the coming weeks. Take breaks from watching, listening to, or reading about potential immigration changes. ISSS will continue to monitor the news next week and beyond and will provide updates accordingly. 
   
• We recommend that you bookmark ISSS Travel, Regulatory, or Information Updates. ISSS will post updates on our website once details are confirmed. 
   
• If you have questions or concerns about your circumstances, email ISSS at isss@middlebury.edu or schedule an appointment via Calendly with an ISSS advisor.

ISSS looks forward to continuing to assist you in your time at Middlebury.