About ISSS
International Student & Scholar Services, ISSS, is a valuable resource to international students attending Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach campus for all of your immigration questions and documents. Our staff is available to assist you with immigration advising and support, and we look forward to working with you during your time at Embry-Riddle. Our primary focus areas are:
- ADVICE: Advise on immigration and other government regulations
- SUPPORT: Organize orientation and continued assistance
- PROGRAMMING: Offer opportunities for campus and community involvement
- ADVOCACY: Represent and voice your interests, needs, and concerns
Services Provided
- I-20 requests
- Employment authorizations (CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT)
- Orientation and pre-arrival presentations
- Travel signatures
- Special programming for international students
Admitted & Deposited Students
You must be admitted to the university and paid a tuition deposit before you can request an I-20 or DS-2019. Once you have paid the tuition deposit, click on the button below to initiate your request for travel documents.
Contact Us
Walk-in Hours & Location
Located in New Residence Hall 3, entrance across from Boundless
Additional Resources
Tips for International Students
International Ambassadors are current international students who represent ISSS at our events and around the university community. They serve as mentors to new international students and are an active presence at Orientation and other events throughout the year. Ambassadors must exercise tolerance of diversity including race, nationality, language, religion, gender, economic status, sexual orientation, and physical abilities.
International Ambassadors provide general information and personal insight regarding campus life, extracurricular activities, and local information to new and continuing international students.
If you would like to become an International Ambassador, contact dbiss@erau.edu to learn more.
For students who must take a break from academics to return home and complete military service, there are a few steps you need to take before you leave the university and before you return.
Before you leave Embry-Riddle
You will need to officially withdraw from the university and terminate your active I-20. Forms are available to initiate both of these processes.
- Complete a University Withdrawal Form and take it to ERNIE Central in the Student Union.
- Complete a Leave of Absence Request through the ISSS portal.
Before you return to Embry-Riddle
Contact dbiss@erau.edu as soon as you know when you will be able to resume your Embry-Riddle studies. It may take several weeks to gather all of your required travel documents, so do not wait until the last minute.