Welcome to the home page of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO). This web site is designed to provide information to international students and scholars, exchange visitors, and foreign nationals employable in certain temporary visa categories.

The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) works closely with undergraduate admissions and the School of Graduate Studies to insure that all international applicant inquiries and U.S. continental applications are handled consistently with federal regulations. The ISSO, a unit of the Division of Student Affairs, has been designated by the University as the office responsible for immigration advising and document processing for all foreign national students and scholars and H1-B1 temporary employment. We serve a population of about 300 international students, visiting scholars and foreign nationals holding faculty and research positions from nearly 80 countries around the world. Services and programs are designed to meet the needs of new students and faculty, continuing students and faculty, and the University Community in collaboration with other UNC constituent universities.

The mission of the International Students and Scholars Office is to assist students in adjusting to North Carolina A&T State University, our community, and our region while maintaining the University’s eligibility to recruit, admit, enroll, matriculate, and graduate international students and scholars on a continuous basis.

Appointments: Appointments may be made by telephone or in person. It is recommended that you discuss your needs with the office secretary first, as you may find that an appointment is not necessary for many services. If an appointment is deemed necessary, one can usually be scheduled within three business days, except during vacation periods. An appointment is not required to speak with ISSO staff during regular business hours, but it is recommended.

Staff: ISSO staff consists of a Director, Student Service Manager and Secretary.

Loreatha D. Graves, Director

Jeavon U. Chapman, Student Service Manager

LaShawn E. Harvey, Administrative Support Associate