International Student and Scholar Services

Contributing to Comprehensive Internationalization

Crisis Management

Office Administration

Orientation, Retention, and Student Services Programming

Student and Scholar Advising

International Education’s Duty of Care: Supporting and Retaining International Students in Times of Uncertainty

As international students navigate life far from home, institutions must go beyond academics to ensure they are supported, connected, and valued during these vexing times. This timely and practical webinar explored how universities and colleges are stepping up to meet their duty of care through

Advising International Students on Study Abroad – What to Know Now

What does an education abroad professional need to know now about advising international students about their study abroad options? Join The Forum on Education Abroad and NAFSA: Association of International Educators for a joint webinar that explores collaborative partnerships between the education

Alien Registration Requirement

Attend this important NAFSA Regulatory Perspectives program. USCIS rules effective April 11, 2025, require young nonimmigrants who turn 14 while in the U.S. to "re-register" with USCIS within 30 days of their birthday. In this NAFSA Regulatory Perspectives webinar David Fosnocht from NAFSA will

Current Issues: Legal Responses to Enforcement Actions Against Students

Attend this Regulatory Perspectives event for members. As we strive to keep up with the fast-evolving challenges and provide support to international students and scholars, NAFSA is diving deeper into issues related to the recent visa revocations, SEVIS terminations, and other enforcement against

Tony Marotta

Tony is a Chicago based professional with over a decade of experience in International Education and nearly two decades in higher education. Tony is currently the Director of Global Engagement at Elmhurst University, a role that encompasses International Student Services, Study Abroad/Away, and

Ruth Prince

Executive Order: Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities

March 24, 2025

Executive Order 14242 of March 20, 2025: Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities Read the executive order on whitehouse.gov Federal Register cite: scheduled for publication on March 25, 2025 Read a White House Fact Sheet on the executive order Stated purpose This

Ioana Costant, JD

Ioana Costant is the director of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). She has served in this role since 2020. Ioana leads the office, which supports more than 4,000 scholars and students at Carolina. She is focused on delivering high-quality services and programs to international

ISSS Management Seminar

Creative Approaches to Managing an International Student and Scholar Services Office Tuesday, May 27, 2025 1:30–3:00 p.m. PDT San Diego, California Managing an office supporting international students and scholars presents challenges, especially within the constraints of limited resources, competing

Government Scrutiny of Digital Footprint and Social Media

Many students and scholars might not realize that the U.S. government can scrutinize their social media footprint during visa applications, border screenings, immigration benefit requests, or enforcement encounters. What Schools Can Do Schools can help educate students and scholars on social media