Center for International Programs

The Center for International Programs can provide guidance with the following and more:

• Study Abroad Advising
• Cross-Cultural Counseling
• Pre-Departure Workshops
• Visa/Passport Assistance
• Re-entry Events
• Study Abroad Fairs
• Cross-Cultural Social Activities

The CIP can provide guidance for the following and more:

• Applying for an F-1 or J-1 Visa
• F-1 & J-1 Student Advising 
• J-1 Professor Advising
• International Student Orientation
• Working in the United States 
• Assistance with applying for OPT & the STEM OPT Extension
• Getting a Driver's License & Applying for a Social Security Number
• Social Activities

The Center for International Programs can provide guidance to SMC faculty and staff in the following areas and more:

• Advising departments on compliance with immigration laws and regulations
• Starting new degree programs
• Preparation and filing of documentation for J-1 scholars and professors
• Processing Travel Risk Assessment Registration & Applications
• Advising faculty on proposing faculty-led programs

We're proud to receive the Open Doors 75 Seal of Excellence in recognition of Saint Mary's College of California's 75 years of participating in the Open Doors survey, which was originally published in 1949!  The Open Doors survey reports on crucial data related to study abroad and international students in the United States.  Saint Mary's has historically ranked in the Top 10 of Master's Institutions for Study Abroad for the large number of our students who participate in a study abroad or Jan Term Travel experience.