Santa Clara University

Benson Memorial Center Room 216 (2nd Floor)

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

• Walk-In Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am -12:00pm
• • Feel free to stop by with any questions or advising needs, we ask that you schedule an  appointment after 12pm.
• For an appointment with Gillian August-Thorp or Parinaz Zartoshty outside of the walk-in office hours, please contact the International Student Services Intern, Ryan Dilag, at 408-551-7037.

International Student Services is located on the Second Floor of Benson Center, in Suite 216.

ISS Staff

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

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

Ryan Dilag, International Student Services Student Intern. Ryan can be reached at (408) 551-7037 or ISS@scu.edu.

I-20/DS-2019 Processing

If you are a newly admitted international student and require an I-20, please visit: Outline of I-20 Process

If you are a newly admitted international student and require a DS-2019,  please visit: J-1 Visa Information

Admissions Contacts

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: