Recruitment, Enrollment, and Advising

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/dsfinalrule 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

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

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

Recruitment, Enrollment, and Advising Compilation

International Student Resource Center: What DSOs need to know.

A 2024 National Academies report concluded, in essence, that the primary if not sole global talent pipeline for the United States are international students, scholars, and researchers attracted to U.S. university campuses. “The U.S. has a talent program,” the National Academies committee chair said

Workflows For International Credential Evaluation

This resource, created by 2024 IEM KC leaders, is intended to help define a series of business model workflows aimed at showcasing operational best practices for credential evaluation. The three most model practices of international credential evaluation are: In-house by staff members Through a

IEP Admission Process Efficiencies

To address the evolving needs of prospective international students and enhance operational efficiency, institutions must consider innovative approaches to managing Intensive English Programs (IEPs) and degree-seeking admission processes. This resource outlines five strategic models designed to

How U.S. Policy Is Shaping International Student Choices

NAFSA in partnership with IDP co-hosted a webinar on the impact of U.S. Policy on shaping international student choices. Learn how U.S. immigration policies, political rhetoric, and other dynamics influence where international students choose to study. In this timely webinar, we unpacked the latest