Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University has a long history of welcoming international students to our academic community. This website aims to introduce the sometimes complex and confusing U.S. Citizenship and Immigrations Services (USCIS) rules which govern the immigration status of international students on campus.  For the latest information on immigration updates please click on Important Announcements.

ISS Office Hours

• Monday through Friday   9:00am -12:00pm (walk-in office hours)
• For an appointment with Gillian August-Thorp or Parinaz Zartoshty outside of the walk-in office hours, please contact the International Student Services Intern, Erik Tata, at 408-551-7037.

International Student Services is located at the Drahmann Academic and Advising Center on the 2nd Floor of Benson, Room 216.

ISS Staff

Gillian August-Thorp, International Student Services Co-Coordinator (PDSO). Gillian can be reached at (408) 554-5260 or Gthorp@scu.edu . 

Parinaz Zartoshty, International Student Services Co-Coordinator (DSO). Parinaz can be reached at (408) 551 - 7090 or PZartoshty@scu.edu.

Admissions Contact

Please note that International Student Services is not involved in the admissions process. International students are encouraged to contact the appropriate departments regarding admissions at: