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From the Associate ProvostDear SCU Community, During this time of the fall term, we are reflective and grateful for opportunities to come together that celebrate our global community through programs and initiatives. This month, some of those opportunities include our iExchange program that pair SCU faculty and staff with international students as cultural mentors, our Global Opportunities Expo that brought partners from around the world to SCU to profile study abroad and global internship opportunities, and the annual International Education Week, which is November 16-21, 2025. I invite you to join us this month and contribute your global story. Warmly,  Global Engagement Programs and InitiativesGlobal Engagement manages international health and safety, faculty Fulbright, university-sponsored travel, and internationalization on campus. Updates:SCU’s Strategic Plan Impact 2030 - Priority One: Reach on a Global ScaleLearn more about SCU’s Impact 2030 Strategic Priority One: Reach on a Global Scale and visit the Impact 2030 dashboard. International Education Week 2025International Education Week (IEW) is November 16-21. IEW is a national celebration of international programs that prepare U.S. students for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences. Global Engagement is hosting events for students, faculty, and staff all week. We invite you to attend events and bring your friends and colleagues. IEW is a great way to engage with SCU’s global campus community.
Annual Global Engagement Photo ContestThe 2025-26 Global Engagement Photo Contest submissions open December 1, 2025. All students who studied or interned abroad in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall 2025, and all undergraduate, graduate and non-degree international students are encouraged to submit their photos. See more about the Photos Contest on our website. iExchange ProgramOur iExchange program for 2025-26 includes approximately 100 students, faculty, and staff. iExchange matches international students with SCU faculty and staff to provide cross-cultural learning and to support belonging for international students at SCU. Upcoming iExchange program events include the Thanksgiving Pie Party and Christmas in the Park. SCU to Host International Education SeminarSCU has been selected as the host for The Forum on Education Abroad’s Regional Seminar on how the evolving landscape is impacting education abroad. The Forum on Education Abroad is the federally designated Standards Development Organization (SDO) leading best practices in education abroad. The Seminar will be held on January 30, 2026. US Government UpdatesTo learn about federal government changes impacting SCU’s global community of students, faculty, and staff, visit our U.S. Government Updates Impacting Global Engagement webpage. University International TravelAre you a faculty or staff member traveling abroad individually for research or work? Register your travel through the 1-Minute Travel Registry. Are you planning group travel or supporting students abroad? Submit the Department/Program International Travel Proposal. Winter Break/Winter Quarter/Spring Semester Travel Proposals are due October 15, 2025. Global Partner Focus: University of Deusto, San Sebastian, SpainSCU has maintained a partnership with the Jesuit University of Deusto, San Sebastian, Spain since 2012. Our partnership has focused on undergraduate reciprocal exchange. University of Deusto was founded in 1886 in Basque Country, and is the oldest private university in Spain. Deusto has two campuses, San Sebastian and Bilbao. SCU’s exchange is focused on the San Sebastian campus, which has approximately 2,000 undergraduate students. Our partnership with Deusto enables SCU and Deusto students to spend a semester or year abroad each year. This year, SCU is hosting six students from Deusto and four SCU students are studying abroad in San Sebastian, taking classes such as: Communication, Finance, Economics, Spanish Studies, Marketing, Management, and Entrepreneurship. SCU senior, Shivanni Glynn, majoring in Communication and Environmental Studies, studied at Deusto, San Sebastian during Fall 2024 and shared, “I loved San Sebastián so much, and I think it was really unique compared to other programs because it was so immersive and there were hardly any Americans.” Students interested in learning more about study abroad opportunities at Deusto, San Sebastian should contact globallearning@scu.edu.  Global LearningUpdates:2026-27 Study Abroad Application DeadlineApplications for 2026-27 abroad open Monday, November 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM PST and close Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. The application period is for programs abroad during Summer 2026, Fall 2026, and Winter/Spring 2027. Applications must be submitted through SCU’s Global Learning Application Portal. Have questions or want help? Email globallearning@scu.edu, sign up to receive program and advising information, and join Peer Advisor Hours. Note that incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Students must apply directly to Santa Clara University for approved study or internship abroad programs that offer SCU credit and allow financial aid use. 2026-27 Faculty/Staff Application ReviewersThank you to the 113 faculty and staff who registered to serve as study abroad application reviewers. Reviewers will complete online reviewer training by November 10 and review applications between December 8, 2025 and January 8, 2026. Student applications for 2026-27 study abroad open on November 17 and close December 4, 2025. Global Opportunities ExpoThe annual Global Opportunities Expo was held October 22, the one-stop destination for undergraduate students to delve into the diverse array of global programs and opportunities available during their time at SCU. 154 students attended the expo, and we had great engagement with our on-campus and global partners. In Case You Missed ItSCU Study Abroad has been renamed Global Learning. The department’s email is globallearning@scu.edu. Are you a student curious about global opportunities? Global Learning Programs in Global Engagement include Study Abroad, Summer Study Abroad, Global Internships, Fulbright UK Summer Institutes, Global Explorations Faculty-Led, Undergraduate Research Abroad, Global Engagement Discovery Fellowships, and Exchange and Visiting International Students. Events and Deadlines:
Student Feature- Global LearningAbroaden Your Horizons Podcast: Meet Huy Ngo Our Abroaden Your Horizons Podcast highlights SCU student stories about study abroad, global programs, and diverse cultural experiences. This month’s episode is “Elephants, Engineering, & Embracing the Unknown: Bangkok, Thailand with Huy Ngo,” where SCU student Huy Ngo, a Computer Science and Engineering major with a minor in Real Estate, who studied abroad at Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand, talks about learning the Thai language, building new friendships, and finding confidence through pushing past his comfort zone.  International Students and ScholarsISS serves international students on F1 and J1 visas, including alumni on OPT and STEM OPT, through advising and immigration processing. 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 Updates:For SCU Faculty: Host an International ScholarSCU hosts international scholars from around the world who teach, run workshops, and research with SCU faculty. Faculty interested in hosting scholars can reach out to scholars@scu.edu for access to a virtual workshop walking through this process. International Education PresentationMelissa Heid, Director of International Students and Scholars, and Dylan Houle, Executive Director of the Career Center, presented at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators Regional Conference in Pasadena on California Career and Immigration Strategies Beyond the H-1B Lottery. The presentation brought together panelists and perspectives from career services, international student advising, and immigration law.
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