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NEWS

June 19, 2025

U.S. Visa Appointments Will Resume

June 09, 2025

Resources for International Travel

June 04, 2025

Presidential Proclamation Implements U.S. Travel Restrictions for Nationals from 19 Countries

May 28, 2025

Update Regarding New Visa Appointments

May 08, 2025

U.S. Department of State Visa Wait Times Website

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Visa Options for International Students After Graduation

Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Spring 2025 Graduates

Tax Workshop for International Students & Scholars, 2024 Tax Returns

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International Student/Scholar/Alumni Spotlights

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Raica Kwizera, Graduate Student in Technology Management, School of Professional Studies

Raica Kwizera, Graduate Student in Technology Management, School of Professional Studies

Giorgi Liklikadze, Graduate Student, Applied Analytics in School of Professional Studies

Giorgi Liklikadze, Graduate Student, Applied Analytics in School of Professional Studies

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Growing population

We have more than 16,000 international students, faculty and researchers.

Countries

149 countries are represented.