I am delighted to share that Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea is SCU’s newest Jesuit international partner. Founded in 1960, Sogang University is the only Jesuit higher education institution in South Korea, and, despite being a “young” university, it is regarded as one of the top universities in the country including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. SCU students can study abroad at Sogang during the 4-week summer program, or the fall or spring semester. Sogang’s curriculum is offered in English and Korean, and academic programs range from Business to Computer Science to Political Science to Communications. SCU has twenty students who studied abroad in South Korea during 2024-25, and we are excited for this new partnership with an excellent Jesuit university launching for 2025-26.  

Expanding our international partnerships is part of SCU’s Impact 2030 Strategic Priority One: Reach on a Global Scale’s goal to insure that “every Bronco will graduate with intercultural competence, and the knowledge, skills, and creativity needed to thrive in their careers and as citizens in a globally connected world.” Undergraduate student collaborations like this serve as a foundation with our new Sogang-SCU partnership as we continue to explore further collaborations in international teaching and research. I am happy to welcome Sogang University’s Chief International Officer to campus when he visits SCU later this week, and look forward to growing opportunities for students, faculty, and staff through this new partnership.

Best,
Susan Popko
Associate Provost for International Programs

Support Vital International Exchange Programs

You have the opportunity to urge Congress to preserve funding for international exchange programs including Fulbright, Gilman, IDEAS, Critical Language Scholarship, and programs through Education USA, the network that promotes U.S. higher education and supports international recruitment to U.S. colleges and universities around the world.

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.

Summer Study Abroad

About 12% of SCU students who study abroad do so on summer programs each year. Congratulations to our 54 students studying abroad this summer on 15 programs. Students represent 24 different majors and many include academic internships. Summer programs range in length from three to eight weeks and students can apply as early as their first year.  Students may study abroad in the summer after their first, sophomore or junior year. 

Did you know that studying abroad helps students gain increased communication skills, problem-solving skills, self-confidence, and adaptability that lead to beneficial outcomes for academics and career? Start planning now for a global experience.

International Student Graduation Ceremonies

On May 13, we celebrated the 21 graduating international students from the Jesuit School of Theology. Students wore graduation sashes representing their home country. Congratulations graduates!

On May 22, we celebrated the 11 graduating international students from the School of Law. Students wore graduation sashes representing their home country. Congratulations graduates!

Graduation Livestream for International Families Abroad

The Commencement Ceremonies and stage crossing will be live streamed and posted on the Commencement website on June 14. International students can share this information with their families if they are not able to travel to the U.S. for graduation.

The Study Abroad Pre-Departure Celebration for 2025-26 Abroad

On May 14, students studying abroad during Summer 2025, and Fall, Winter, and Spring 2025-26 participated in the Study Abroad Pre-Departure Celebration. The event connects students preparing to study abroad with returned students who studied abroad in 2024-25.  Graduating students who studied abroad were presented with a graduation sash recognizing their global experience. The event helped build connection and support among students at different stages of their study abroad journey.

Abroaden Your Horizons Podcast

Students interested in study abroad and global stories - check out our Abroaden Your Horizons Podcast which highlights SCU student stories about study abroad, global programs, and diverse cultural experiences.

International Student Programming and Support

Recent events have included:

• 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
• May 3: International Student Giants Game
• May 14: Navigating Stress workshop with CAPS & ISS
• May 13: JST Graduation Celebration
• May 20: CPT Workshop
• May 21: International Student International Tea Day Drop-In Advising
• May 22: Law Graduation Celebration
• May 22: CA REAL ID Workshop
• May 22: OPT Workshop
• Weekly International Student Peer Advising Hours
• Weekly International Student Newsletters

Upcoming events:

• June 5: ISS Summer Drop-In Advising & Travel Signature Party
• June 6: ISS Summer Drop-In Advising & Travel Signature Party
• June 11: ISS Graduation Celebration

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.

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

June 2025

• June 5: ISS Summer Drop-In Advising & Travel Signature Party
• June 6: ISS Summer Drop-In Advising & Travel Signature Party
• June 11: ISS Graduation Celebration