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About
Fall Open House
Join us for one of our Fall Open Houses and experience our beautiful, riverfront campus firsthand. Learn more about Marist’s academic experience, the admissions process, and get an inside look at life as a Red Fox! You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty, and staff about what makes the Marist Community so special. Register Below:
About
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Academics
Fall Open House
Join us for one of our Fall Open Houses and experience our beautiful, riverfront campus firsthand. Learn more about Marist’s academic experience, the admissions process, and get an inside look at life as a Red Fox! You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty, and staff about what makes the Marist Community so special. Register Below:
Academics
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Admission & Financial Aid
Fall Open House
Join us for one of our Fall Open Houses and experience our beautiful, riverfront campus firsthand. Learn more about Marist’s academic experience, the admissions process, and get an inside look at life as a Red Fox! You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty, and staff about what makes the Marist Community so special. Register Below:
Admission & Financial Aid
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Student Life
Fall Open House
Join us for one of our Fall Open Houses and experience our beautiful, riverfront campus firsthand. Learn more about Marist’s academic experience, the admissions process, and get an inside look at life as a Red Fox! You'll have the opportunity to hear directly from students, faculty, and staff about what makes the Marist Community so special. Register Below:
Student Life
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International Student Services
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: August 18-21, 2025
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. Orientation will start on August 18 and runs through August 21. To register for orientation and complimentary airport pickup, students must via the button below.
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.
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
This video explains the details of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) — a type of work authorization for F-1 international students. Learn about eligibility, how to apply, and key guidelines to stay in compliance.
CONTACT: Office of International Student Services
MAIN CONTACT
Student Services, LB 334
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Lesly Garcia, Director, International Student Services, PDSO
Izumi Osawa, Associate 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 Lesly Garcia PDSO or visit Library 334.