Recruitment, Enrollment, and Advising

The New Challenges: Helping Students and Scholars Navigate Port of Entry Processes

Because we value our NAFSA members, we're thrilled to offer this exclusive resource at no extra cost—just one of the many benefits of your NAFSA membership! Learn more about the benefits of your NAFSA membership here. Introduction Should international students and scholars expect problems during

Considerations for Building Sponsored Student Support Services

Contributors: Krista Kennedy, Portland State University, Sponsored Programs Liaison, NAFSA IEM KC Matthew Sacco, George Mason University William Shuey, Pennsylvania State University Luke Sikorski, INTO University Partnerships Sponsored students are a key strategy to an institution’s international

Alcohol and Marijuana Offenses: Potential Impact on Immigration Status and Visa Eligibility for Students and Scholars

International students and scholars might reasonably assume that using marijuana where it’s legal in the United States would not impact their immigration status. They might also reasonably presume that simply being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, but not convicted, would

Responding to Mental Health Issues in International Education

Student mental health issues are a growing crisis within higher education and mishandled situations can lead to serious student and institutional consequences. International educators need to be informed, savvy, and most of all, prepared to identify and address the mental health challenges their

Advising Globally Mobile Students for Career Success

Global student mobility is about more than just what a student learns while abroad. It’s about how they apply the skills, knowledge, and insights gained for their future careers. Students seek applicable learning outcomes from an international experience while employers frequently report that they

Digital Recruitment: Maximizing the Impact and Weighing the Costs

International recruiters today have a wide variety of digital strategies to reach prospective students. Virtual fairs, video marketing, chat bots, and innovative social media tools have all become widely adopted by institutions. Unsure of when international travel will again be possible, recruiters

ISSS Advising Resources and Tips for New Advisers

Resources are a critical component of successful international student advising. With access to so many types of resources, where do you begin? Join two seasoned professionals as they take a deep dive into the resources available through NAFSA and other sources. Presenters will also share helpful

Socially Distant but Engaged: Best Practice in Digital Outreach and Social Media

During the pandemic, international programs have had to find new and creative ways to stay engaged with prospective students. A cross-NAFSA panel of study abroad practitioners and admissions leaders shared their experiences with social media and highlighted the best and most effective practices.

Mobility and Management - How Will Covid-19 Shape the New "Normal"?

International educators are planning for a return to student mobility – yet our community recognizes that this return will be a new “normal”. The COVID-19 pandemic will profoundly shape how institutions send students abroad and welcome new cohorts of international students. Institutions must grapple

Essentials of International Credential Evaluation

Understanding the basics of foreign credential evaluation is a necessity for anyone who works with international students. You can better assist international students when you have a fundamental knowledge of their country’s educational credentials. These skills are a key part of the admission