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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.

International Student Orientation

International Student Services hosts an extended 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. Students must register for orientation To register for orientation and complimentary airport pickup.

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A Marist education is fuel for Loik's global mission.


Inspired to build businesses and relationships, Loik was born in Belgium, raised in Rwanda, graduated high school in Buffalo, NY. Loik’s global upbringing drew him to Marist and sparked aspirations to pursue entrepreneurship as a path to uplift communities back home. He’s a natural connector who bridges relationships through clubs, sports, and creative pursuits like poetry. Loik proves that impact comes in more than one form.
 

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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.

Curricular Practical Training

Responding to new guidance issued by the DHS Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), ISS is pausing CPT authorization for internships or practical training requests pursued solely through enrollment in optional internship or experiential-learning courses. Enrollment in an optional internship course, even when academic credit is awarded, does not by itself establish eligibility for CPT. 

Marist will continue to review and authorize CPT when the proposed practical training meets applicable federal requirements, including when the training is required for degree completion for all enrolled students regardless of their immigration status. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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International Student Resources   International Student Presentation

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CONTACT: Office of International Student Services

MAIN CONTACT

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Student Services, LB 334

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Lesly Garcia, Director, International Student Services, PDSO

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 Lesly Garcia PDSO or visit Library 334.