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International Student Success

International Student Advisory Council

The International Student Advisory Council (ISAC) brings together a diverse representation of international students at Stony Brook University to communicate the needs and challenges of international students. Council members are volunteer student leaders who work on projects with the Office of Global Affairs to improve international student support and engagement at Stony Brook.

Applications for the 2026/27 Academic Year will open in August.

What is ISAC?

The International Student Advisory Council (ISAC) supports the international student success efforts of the Office of Global Affairs (OGA) and serves as a direct line of communication between the international student population and Stony Brook administration in order to improve the international student experience on campus. 

General Expectations
International Student Advisory Council members will:

  • Provide guidance, ideas, and advice to OGA on student engagement, communication strategies, event planning, etc.
  • Share international student stories and communicate feedback and concerns
  • Advocate for international student issues with the Office of Global Affairs
  • Develop and implement activities for International Education Week and one Spring semester event for international students
  • Engage with the international student community at OGA events

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
  • Demonstrate passion for Stony Brook and advocating for your fellow international students
  • Be reliable, responsible, and flexible
  • Actively participate and show enthusiasm at events

Benefits

  • Build up your resume by demonstrating leadership skills
  • Develop critical thinking, effective reasoning, creativity, and other cognitive competencies
  • Improve communication, technical capabilities, professionalism, collaboration, and other practical skills
  • Network with University staff and students

Join ISAC!

ISAC consists of 7 international student council members from a variety of backgrounds: 3 appointed positions, and 4 elected positions.

Appointed Positions
Appointed positions are selected from Stony Brook’s international and student government groups and ISS initiatives, and may be elected or appointed by their organization. Positions last for a minimum of one academic year, or as long as the student remains in their role.

  • Graduate Student Organization (GSO) Representative
  • International Student Organization (ISO) Representative
  • Freshman Representative

Elected Positions
All international students are welcome to apply for one of the 4 elected positions to ISAC. The maximum term length is 2 years.  The four positions are:

  • Sophomore Representative
  • Junior Representative
  • Senior Representative
  • Master's Representative

Eligibility Requirements

  • Good academic standing (3.0 GPA or better)
  • Commit to a minimum of one academic year on the Council
  • Attend bi-weekly meetings during the Fall and Spring semesters (may be more frequent before ISAC events)
  • Demonstrate a passion for Stony Brook and advocating for fellow international students

How to Apply
Applications will open at the start of the Fall semester.  Please check back in August. 

Meet the ISAC Team!

2026/27 ISAC Members will be announced in September.