International Student Support

This introductory module will describe the international student services that are common to all institutions, describe the different ways institutions organize themselves to deliver those services, summarize relevant federal regulations, and consider best practice professional qualifications for personnel that serve international students.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21518 (English)
Author(s): Jim Hamrick, PhD - International Education Consultant

The international student’s experience during the first few months after arrival is critical to cultivating and catapulting a student’s overall well-being and success. Extreme stress or isolation during this period can be difficult to overcome. Of course, international students have different needs from domestic students, but they should first and foremost be treated as students who are preparing for arrival to your institution.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21519 (English)
Author(s): Julie Wilbers, MA - Vanderbilt University

This module reviews the federal regulations on international student academic selection and progression and discuss their implications for higher education administrators and educators.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21520 (English)
Author(s): Erin Hillis, PhD - Rhodes College; Elin Ovrebo, PhD - Rhodes College

This module describes how to best support international students with on-campus services and co-curricular activities.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21521 (English)
Author(s): Erin Hillis, PhD - Rhodes College; Elin Ovrebo, PhD - Rhodes College

Employment opportunities are crucial for students' financial support, especially during unexpected situations. Though F-1 students must show sufficient funding for their studies, unforeseen expenses such as family emergencies or currency fluctuations can arise. Unlike domestic peers, they cannot take breaks to work or access federal financial aid.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21522 (English)
Author(s): Julie Wilbers, MA - Vanderbilt University

An international student’s "temporary" residency status in another country for the duration of an academic program impacts not only their cross-cultural experience, but also their personal and professional prospects following this journey. The transition period from completing an academic degree to securing the next opportunity is shorter and more restricted for international students compared to domestic ones. Therefore, it is critical to provide international students with information about their options during orientation and periodic reminders, so they can make informed decisions before their academic program ends.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21523 (English)
Author(s): Julie Wilbers, MA - Vanderbilt University