Innovations in Information for Parents of International Students

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The Center for Global Education in cooperation with Terra Dotta Software and CSUDH is actively engaged in research about Innovative International Student Support Programs across the U.S. to support orientation and integration of international students.

Innovative International
Student Support Programming

Innovative International Student Support Programming

Institution	Program Details
Colorado State University	International Parent Having a student transition to a university setting can be a challenge for all families, however we recognize the added factors present when a student is coming from abroad. Additionally, we know each student's story is – and thus his or her experience will be – different. The goal of this website is to connect parents and families to an immense amount of information and provide a sense of trust that we care about you and your student. There are many paths to an U.S. education and we are excited your student chose to enroll at CSU. While you may find this information in other places on the Parent & Family website, this page is designed specifically to meet the needs of international families and domestic families living abroad. Source: colostate.edu – International Parent
Grand Valley State University	Parents Grand Valley State University provides information and resources for parents of international student to make their experience the best it can be. Source: gvsu.edu - Parents of International Students
Rhodes College	Information for Parents The Buckman Center for International Education has created a Study Abroad Guide for your student, accessible via the InRhodes Study Abroad Pages. Click here to download a copy: Family Pre-Departure Guide (PDF). Source: rhodes.edu – Information for Parents
University of California at Santa Cruz	International Admissions Presentation Video Click here to watch the International Admissions Presentation Video and learn more about UC Santa Cruz. Source: ucsc.edu – International Admissions Presentation Video
University of Colorado at Boulder	Parents The Office of Parents Relations welcomes parents from around the world! We want to partner with you to help your student succeed while they are attending the University of Colorado Boulder. Although all official communications from the University of Colorado are in English, we provide these translated pages as a courtesy to parents who may not understand English. Click here to read UC–Boulder's information for parents of international students translated in Chinese Click here to read the instructions provided by UC–Boulder on how to translate their website using Google and Bing Translate to other languages Source: colorado.edu - Parents of International Students
Valparaiso University	FOCUS – New–Student Orientation FOCUS New-Student Orientation assists new Crusaders in their transition to life at Valpo. FOCUS is required of all new students and is strongly recommended for parents/guardians of new first-year students. Parents: Interact with other parents, faculty, staff, and current students. You will get tips and strategies for providing support for your Crusader in this new environment and become better acquainted with campus and its many resources. Source: valpo.edu – FOCUS – New–Student Orientation

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We would appreciate your feedback. We would like to hear from you about any programs you've developed to help support the orientation and integration of international students on your campus as well as others you've seen as positive models at other institutions! Please provide that information to us at contact@globaled.us.