International

Welcome to the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at the Career & Life Design Center, your new home while you’re here at Trinity College. Wherever you’re from, whatever your story, our team is here for you. We help our students and scholars with immigration-related matters (visas, employment authorization, forms I-20, etc.) but that is only where our work begins. We also put on a number of programs throughout the year we hope you will find fun and helpful.

Office of International Students and Scholars: An on-campus resource to provide support for International Students and related concerns.

Office of Multicultural Affairs: An office dedicated to the incorporation of diversity and multiculturalism within all aspects of the Trinity College community.

Counseling and Wellness Center: A free, on-campus safe space to voice mental health and wellness concerns with a professional counselor.

Office of Student and Community Life: An office equipped to help guide students to the appropriate resources and services including the following:

  • Academic Guidance
  • Dean’s Certification
  • Emergency Support System
  • Faculty Notification
  • Short-Term Emergency Loan Program

Photos from our annual International Show:


Essential International Student Job-Search Strategies for 2022

Due to the pandemic and difficulties of obtaining student visas, international enrollment in U.S. universities saw a slight decline during the 2019-2020 academic year. That’s the bad news. The good news is international student enrollment at U.S. schools seems to …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Job-Search Strategies for International Students Who Didn’t Win the 2022 H-1B Lottery

In the recent H-1B visa lottery, 483,927 applications were filed for only 85,000 available visas. This means that more than 80 percent of applicants wanting an H-1B visa, which allows internationals to work in the U.S., won’t get one.

To …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Contact & Location

Phone
860-297-2080
Address

Cornelia Center
114 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06106

Career & Life Design Center Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.