Temporary Pause of Scheduling New Visa Interviews for F & J Visa Applicants

by International Student and Scholar Services
June 06
Dear Incoming and Continuing Students and Scholars, Please, know that we are aware of recent reports that the United States government has announced the suspension of new student visa interview appointments as the U. S. Department of State develops and implements additional vetting processes.  We realize that this news might be very distressing to international students and hope that the pause will be short and temporary.  If you are an incoming student or scholar, please continue with the Form I-20/DS-2019 application process. Considering that this halt in...

Presidential Proclamation on Entry to the United States

by International Student and Scholar Services
June 06
As you have probably learned, on June 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation to restrict the entry of foreign nationals from specific countries. The proclamation fully restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 12 countries (Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen) and partially restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 7 countries (Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela). Please, note that exceptions in the proclamation include...

From English Language Learner to Temple Owl

December 22
Zenan 'Vincent' Shen from China is majoring in computer science and minoring in German language and culture at Temple University. Through a blog, Shen shared his experience as an international Temple Owl. "People always say that if you have a great start, then you are halfway to success. Last spring semester, I had a great start at Temple University."I chose to major in computer science because...I have a strong feeling that the future belongs to the people who know technology. That is the reason I chose computer science as my major, and I chose my minor because Germany is one...

#YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship recipient is determined to help his country

December 22
Andres Mondragon is a actuarial science major at the Fox School of Business and one of the Temple's inaugural recipients of the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship is determined to use his education to help his society become a better and inclusive place. I decided to study in the U.S because...It has been a dream of mine to do the same since I was 8 years old. One of my best friends is enrolling at Temple, too, which is very important. Leaving home, I expect, will be a difficult experience. Having someone with whom I am familiar will help. Also, when it comes to political...

Meet Samiksha Padiyar, 2020 Presidential Scholarship winner

December 22
 As an International student, Samiksha Padiyar, a 2020 Presidential Scholarship winner, knew she wanted to be part of a community that would support her and make her feel at home. At Temple, she found that, combined with an amazing scholarship opportunity that will help her while she makes the most out of her college journey. I chose Temple because… Of the actuarial science program. Once I got accepted, I spoke with a variety of current students and the community I found was fantastic because everybody was so welcoming and I just felt like I would be at home. For me...