Admission and Placement of International Students and Scholars

Pre-pandemic, several U.S. colleges and universities were exploring test-optional admissions. With in-person learning suspended globally and testing centers closed over the past year, both students and institutions have had to navigate the test-optional admissions world. Please join us as we discuss

Open and continuous communication between the institution, student and family is beneficial at all times, not just in times of crisis. This resource summarizes model practices for a communication plan to support students throughout their academic experience. Contributors to this resource include

Chamu Gowrishankar, Wayne State University, 2020 KC ISSS Liaison, Region V; 2021 Region V Chair-elect Julie Wilbers, UT Health San Antonio, KC ISSS International Scholar Advising (ISCA) Network Leader This Q&A resource outlines considerations for supporting the mission of the Exchange Visitor

With students continuing to choose to pursue higher education in the U.S. it is a necessity for institutions to determine their level of education and to authenticate their certificates or diplomas using consistent standards. Credential evaluation is a challenging process given the global variations

Marigold S. Holmes Assistant Director for Sponsored Student Programs Office of International Services, Oregon State University NAFSA International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community (IEM KC) What is a Third-Party Provider? For those of us who have been around long enough, it only seems

Shabeer Amirali Admissions and Credentials Evaluations Network Leader NAFSA International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community (IEM KC) When competition increases and resources contract, it becomes increasingly important to invest wisely and adopt best practices. Savings from increased