Recruitment, Enrollment, and Advising

Preparing to Recruit From Emerging Markets

Trends & Insights, March 13 Report. An increasingly competitive environment of international student recruitment is compelling many institutions to optimize quantity, quality, diversity, time, and budget.

The Educational System of Brazil

With a rapidly growing economy, an engaged civic society, and an increasingly mobile student population, Brazil is at the forefront of discussions about comparative international education.

Immigration Basics: FAQ for Academic Advisors advising International Students

ISSS offices may use this template for creating their own institutional FAQ on immigration basics to share with academic advisers who often need to be aware of certain unique advising needs of international students. Tailor the FAQ to your institution and share with those on campus who may meet with

Summary of U.S. Education

An accredited institution of higher education has been reviewed by one of the eight regional accreditation entities in the United States. The review is an exhaustive process that ensures academic integrity and quality.

Resources for Risk Assessment and Crisis Management

April 18, 2022

The Education Abroad Knowledge Community (EA KC) Health and Safety subcommittee has created resources designed to help education abroad professionals stay abreast of current and relevant health and safety updates, best practices, policies.

Visas For Education Abroad - World-at-Large

Education abroad student visa FAQ's for Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, and Turkey.

Responding to a Missing International Student/Scholar

In the case of a scholar, it may be a fellow faculty member realizing he has not seen the scholar in the lab, or that he/she has not shown up for work for the past week

Responding to a Serious Injury of an International Student or Scholar

March 13, 2015

In the event of a serious injury to a student or scholar, this checklist is to be used as a guide for notifying the proper administrators and any other protocol.

Responding to an International Student or Scholar Death

The following is very general information regarding how to deal with the death of an international student or scholar.

Responding to the Arrest of a Nonimmigrant Student

All of us dread the call notifying us that one of our students has been arrested. In fact, the type of advice and assistance provided to an international student in this situation is similar to that provided to a U.S. citizen, with the exception of the overlay of culture and immigration