Immigrant Student Success Office – BC Knowledge for Students https://students.brooklyn.edu Search for answers to your questions Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:00:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://students.brooklyn.edu/files/2022/03/cropped-favicon-3-32x32.png Immigrant Student Success Office – BC Knowledge for Students https://students.brooklyn.edu 32 32 What are the hours for the Immigrant Student Success Office (ISSO) and how can I get in contact?  https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/what-are-the-hours-for-the-immigrant-student-success-office-isso-and-how-can-i-get-in-contact/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:00:14 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=15394 Contact us anytime or visit our office in person.

117 Roosevelt Hall 
Email: ISSO@brooklyn.cuny.edu 
Phone: 718-951-5023 

Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 9am – 5pm

]]> Why should I visit the Immigrant Student Success Office (ISSO)?  https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/why-should-i-visit-the-immigrant-student-success-office-isso/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:57:39 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=15388 ISSO advocates for and empowers students from a variety of immigration backgrounds, including those who are undocumented, recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), seeking asylum, or holding Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U-visas, T-visas, or refugee status. We also assist those granted asylum, Cuban-Haitian entrants, parolees, individuals protected under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and students from mixed-status families.

We have a team of committed staff whose focus is to support undocumented and immigrant students as they navigate their academic and personal journeys. 

The ISSO office provides many things, including: 

  • Free legal advice  
  • Scholarships and Aid 
  • Wellness and Counseling  
  • Mentoring
  • A Community of Support  
  • Unique programs and events
  • Networking Opportunities
]]> What is the mission of the Immigrant Student Success Office (ISSO)? https://students.brooklyn.edu/knowledge-base/what-is-the-mission-of-the-immigrant-student-success-office-isso/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:50:26 +0000 https://students.brooklyn.edu/?post_type=ht_kb&p=15382 The Brooklyn College Immigrant Student Success Office (ISSO) supports, advocates for, and empowers students from a variety of immigration backgrounds through an intentional philosophy of holistic support. From the time students apply through their post-graduation plans, we stand alongside them every step of the way, providing comprehensive guidance and resources to help them achieve their academic and professional aspirations. 

At ISSO, we view our diverse student population as our greatest strength, and we focus on programming that celebrates individuality while building connections. We believe that every student deserves a safe, inclusive, empowering, and supportive space to thrive academically, personally, and professionally. 

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