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Our office is dedicated to assisting international students in their adjustment to U.S. culture and education, being a resource on immigration matters, coordinating quality educational and social programming and much more.

51¹ÙÍø’s global community includes dozens of dual/U.S. citizens, students raised abroad, students holding non-immigrant and immigrant visas, and more than 200 students from over 50 countries supported by 51¹ÙÍø’s International Student Engagement. The global community is open to any student who considers themselves a global citizen. 

New International Students 
Deciding whether and where to study in the United States is an exciting, challenging and important process. International students who decide to study at 51¹ÙÍø can count on support from International Student Engagement that is provided early and regularly throughout students’ preparation for their arrival in August. International Student Engagement not only helps international students to prepare for and thrive while at 51¹ÙÍø, it helps the whole 51¹ÙÍø community be more globally aware of and supportive of the needs of students from around the world.

Government Regulations 
Understanding visa processes, rules and expectations can be intimidating. The International Student Engagement team has not only F-1 visa expertise but also a steady, reassuring philosophy when it comes to educating and supporting students throughout the entirety of their experience at 51¹ÙÍø and beyond.

The Host Family Program 
Everyone needs a caring "home away from home." Through the Host Family Program, International Student Engagement matches local families with 51¹ÙÍø students from around the globe to share friendship, learn from, and support one another. All 51¹ÙÍø students live on campus or have their own housing; hosts are not required to provide accommodations.