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International Student Services

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We're Here for You, International Students!

The Office of International Student Services supports all international students during their Marist experience. International Student Services connects undergraduate and graduate students to helpful resources, offers VISA and employment assistance, organizes student-focused programs to celebrate different cultures, and promotes academic, personal, and professional growth.

Orientation: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

International Student Services hosts a week-long orientation program for new international students to ensure students are successful when they join our community. During this program, students meet members of the Marist community, explore the beautiful campus, and learn institutional rules and processes.

Register for Orientation

Employment Opportunities for International Students

International Student Services supports students in their search for temporary employment through Optional Practical Training (OPT). Watch the video to learn more about the OPT application process.

ISS helped me feel comfortable traveling to a new place to learn and answered every question I had. It's good to know that there's a place at Marist with people always available to lend a helping hand and know our struggles and needs.

Chris C.

ISS has been a meaningful guide throughout my time here at Marist, whether it’s navigating through legal documents or planning a club event. They represent a family here to me as they always have our back!

Jumin S.

I am greatly indebted to the ISS for their exemplary efforts in nurturing a vibrant international student community where everyone feels welcomed. Their assistance with paperwork and clarifying doubts significantly eases our college life, and their enlightening cultural festivals introduce us to different customs.

Nishanth B.

I remember coming in as an international student not knowing what to expect to meeting incredible group of people…the community has definitely helped me with direction in a lot of different factors and meeting my fellow international people!

Kresha K.

                                    

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CONTACT: Office of International Student Services

MAIN CONTACT

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Student Services, LB 334

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SOCIAL MEDIA

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STAFF

Deborah Holtman, Director, Visa and Immigration Services, PDSO/ARO
Lesly Garcia, Director, International Student Services, DSO
Christopher Canale, Administrative Coordinator, DSO

 

The Office of International Student Services administers the International Exchange Student Program with Marist Abroad. The office is responsible for coordinating aspects of the exchange students’ stay, before orientation and throughout the duration of their Marist experience. International students seeking information about their visa status, travel, transfer, or employment can contact Deborah Holtman PDSO/ARO or visit Library 334.