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7 - International Student Services

Updated: 10/20/2025

The OU Health Sciences Office of Immigration Services (OIS) provides the following services to international students to ensure they are supported:

  1. Accurate and timely reporting to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) in compliance with federal immigration requirements.
  2. Immigration orientation, social security number and driver's license guidance.
  3. Advisement on maintenance of F-1  or J-1 status, including I-20 or DS-2019 processes.
  4. Advisement on international travel and visa processes.
  5. Change of nonimmigrant status to F-1 or J-1 status.
  6. Employment authorization including F-1 OPT, STEM OPT, I-983 Training Plan, and CPT.
  7. International student resources and  attorney workshops.

The Office of Immigration Services is located in the O'Donoghue Research Building at:

Location:  1122 NE 13th St, Suite TB038, Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Phone:  405-271-2189, Extension 5 for International Student Services 

Website: Office of Immigration Services

Current Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and Designated School Officials (DS) are listed on the Office of Immigration Services website.

International Students-Employment

International students may work on the campus where they attend class. Positions and work hours may be limited. International students may also be eligible for other employment in specific circumstances and with the approval of their Designated School Officer and/or the US Citizenship & Immigration Services. For more, follow the links below: 

J-1 Students

F-1 Students

International Support

The OU Health Sciences Student Affairs provides resources that might be helpful for International Students, including information regarding the International Student Organization, a Registered Student Organization at the Health Sciences.  More information can be viewed at https://students.ouhsc.edu/Resources/International-Student-Resources 

Health Sciences Student Affairs is located in Suite 300 of the HSC Student Union Building at: 

1106 N. Stonewall Ave., Suite 300, Oklahoma City, OK 73117 

Phone: 405-271-2416  

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