Recruitment, Enrollment, and Advising

From Choice to Career: Aligning Student Expectations and Employability 

March 24, 2026 | 12:00 pm

As international students increasingly evaluate destinations and institutions through the lens of career outcomes and long-term return on investment, employability has become central to global student mobility. Yet significant gaps remain between student expectations, secondary advising, university

The New Global Student: Insights from International School Counselors on Choice, Motivation, and Mobility

International schools are the fastest-growing segment of global education, and the students they serve are reshaping international recruitment. What motivates today’s globally mobile students? How do they make college choices? And what role do international school counselors play in guiding those

Immigration Classifications Quick Ref Guide

2026 Immigration Classifications and Employment Quick Reference Guide

2026 Immigration Classifications and Employment Poster

NAFSA International Education Professional Competencies 2.0 Self-Assessment

DHS Final Rule Ending Duration of Status

DHS Final Rule Ending Duration of Status Current status: Still awaiting DHS submission of a final rule to OMB. Shortlink to this page: https://www.nafsa.org/dsfinalruleanalysis This will be the NAFSA home for analysis of a future Department of Homeland Security (DHS) final rule expected to eliminate

Recruitment Trends in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region continues to present important opportunities for U.S. institutions seeking to diversify their international enrollment. As student interests evolve and recruitment approaches mature, understanding on-the-ground realities is critical for success. Join

The New Global Student: Insights from International School Counselors on Choice, Motivation, and Mobility

Reimagining Global Learning: The Power of Campus-Based Experiences

January 20, 2026

January/February 2026 By Janelle S. Peifer The campus environment has always played a critical role in identity formation for emerging adults (Arnett 2016). During these pivotal years and developmental period, students begin conceptualizing and placing themselves within the context of the wider