As of this week, all of the SCU international students who previously had their SEVIS immigration records canceled have had their records reactivated. We are delighted by this latest news for our international students. As always, we continue to monitor changes impacting SCU’s global people and partnerships. To learn more about federal government changes impacting Global Engagement at SCU, including potential impacts to students, faculty, and staff, visit our U.S. Government Updates Impacting Global Engagement webpage.  SCU hosts 1,700 international students and you can learn more about this student population on our website.

Through the AJCU Global Executive Board on which I serve, SCU has led efforts for that group to increase collaboration in support of international students across Jesuit institutions.

Best,
Susan Popko
Associate Provost for International Programs

IAJU International Education Meeting of Global Engagement Leaders in Tokyo

The International Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (IAJU) meeting of global engagement leaders was held at Sophia University in Japan. There were representatives from 44 Jesuit higher education institutions across the six regional networks. Santa Clara University was represented by Associate Provost Susan Popko, and many of SCU’s global Jesuit partners attended. A particularly meaningful moment was the English-language Mass celebrated by Cardinal Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi, SVD, together with Jesuit leaders from across Asia and beyond. 

The conference deepened interregional ties, showcased effective practices, and reaffirmed the global Jesuit network’s commitment to ongoing collaboration. See more about some of SCU’s Jesuit network global partners on our Global Partnerships webpage.

Read more about the Jesuit global meeting from the Sophia University Communication Team.

Day of Giving a Success

This year’s Day of Giving on April 23 resulted in over $200,000 from almost 50 gifts supporting Impact and Innovation through Global Partnerships. Giving empowers students with life-changing global experiences that shape compassionate leaders for a more just and connected world. 

Didn’t get around to making a gift? You can still support Global Engagement by giving online.

New Resource for International Travel

The Global Engagement Technology Guidance for International Travelers is now available and offers information on technology and safety while abroad. Faculty and Staff traveling on university business should refer to this page during their travel planning for best practices on keeping online information safe while abroad.

Study Abroad and Global Programs for 2025-26 

Students participating in global programs during Summer 2025 and Fall, Winter, Spring 2025-26 are in the midst of their pre-departure module, which takes place throughout spring term. The module addresses academic and personal goal setting, identity formation, intercultural preparation, and career integration in the context of their specific program. In addition to teaching the pre-departure, our education abroad team is working with the 376 students who returned from Fall 2024 study abroad and global programs through their re-entry program.

Students are encouraged to attend drop-in advising, and can find weekly schedules in Get Started Advising in Camino.

International Student Programming and Support

Recent events have included:

• January 15: National Bagel Day Drop-in Advising
• January 21: Post-Graduation Employment (Optional Practical Training OPT) Workshop
• January 22: Academic Internships (Curricular Practical Training CPT) Workshop
• January 24 and January 28: Coffee Hours
• February 4: International Student Tax Workshop
• February 13 Drop-in Advising and Cupcakes
• February 14: Valentine’s Day Mixer
• February 19: International Student Reception and Gathering with the Division of Student Life
• February 25: Academic Internships (Curricular Practical Training CPT) Workshop
• February 26: Post-Graduation Employment (Optional Practical Training OPT) Workshop
• March 4: Academic Internships (Curricular Practical Training CPT) Workshop
• March 6: Post-Graduation Employment (Optional Practical Training OPT) Workshop
• March 11: Sharks Hockey Game
• March 17: St Patrick’s Day Drop-in Advising
• March 20: International Day of Happiness Drop-in Advising
• April 8: Post-Graduation Employment (Optional Practical Training OPT) Workshop
• April 10: Academic Internships (Curricular Practical Training CPT) Workshop
• April 12: International Student Monterey Trip
• April 18: International Student Easter Egg Decorating Drop-In
• Weekly International Student Peer Advising Hours
• Weekly International Student Newsletters

Upcoming events:

• May 3: International Student Giants Game
• May 20: CPT Workshop
• May 21: International Student International Tea Day Drop-In Advising
• May 22: OPT Workshop

Did you know that SCU offers international students workshops on academic internships (Curricular Practical Training- CPT), post-graduation employment (Optional Practical Training- OPT), and tax information on a regular basis to help students integrate their academics and career?  Learn more about OPT and CPT on our website.

Global Engagement Photo Contest Display

See the 2024-25 Global Engagement Photo Contest Photography on display in the Learning Commons, second floor, April 1-May 1. We encourage those on campus to stop by and view the exhibit. You can also visit our website to view the winning photos.

Federal government changes impacting Global Engagement at SCU, including potential impacts to students, faculty, and staff, can be found on our webpage U.S. Government Updates Impacting Global Engagement.

See SCU global data about students abroad, international students, and more on our website.

May 2025

• May 1: Summer Programs in July Travel Proposal Due
• May 3: International Student Giants Game
• May 14: Navigating Stress workshop with CAPS & ISS
• May 20: CPT Workshop
• May 21: International Student International Tea Day Drop-In Advising
• May 22: OPT Workshop