Office of International Students - GC, CUNY

10/21/2026

NEW: International Student Support Group
Day/Time TBD
Group Facilitator: Dr. Inez Strama, Deputy Director of Student Counseling Services and Nonny Mahachi, LCSW, Clinical Fellow

This is a safe and confidential space for international graduate students to connect with others who understand what it’s like to study abroad. We’ll talk through managing different cultural expectations and identities, family stress, language barriers, unfamiliar academic norms and academic competition, imposter syndrome, homesickness, and balancing school with well-being. We’ll also make room for the stress and uncertainty of geopolitical events, both here and in your home country. Together, we’ll build community, share coping strategies, and learn tips to support your academic success. You do not have to navigate graduate school alone.

Your visa status will not be asked about or recorded, and your participation stays confidential within the Wellness Center. Another common concern is being in the group with someone you know, which we can discuss when we meet for a pre-group individual screening.
https://www.gc.cuny.edu/student-counseling-services/make-appointment

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On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule in the Federal Register, “Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media...

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The Department of Homeland Security issued today the public inspection copy of its final rule ending the long-standing Duration of Status policy for international students (F status) and exchange visitors (J status). It also imposes new limits on academic flow and educational mobility. Read this statement from Fanta Aw, PhD, Executive Director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators. go.nafsa.org/DSFinalRule

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04/10/2026

Our Cultural Cuisine Program is all about exploring New York’s vibrant restaurant scene on a student budget! Whether you’re a foodie, curious about new cuisines, or just want to meet new friends, this is the perfect evening for you!

Next week, we’ll be dining at Bersi Ethiopian Restaurant in Brooklyn, where plant-based, rich, and flavorful traditional Ethiopian dishes await. Don’t miss this chance to experience bold flavors, great company, and a cultural adventure for your taste buds! Only a few spots left, so sign up in our story!

03/23/2026

Come and listen to our expert immigration attorneys as they provide legal updates on the various changes to immigration policies. Join us on Thursday, March 26th, at 6 pm. Register at 🔗cuny.edu/ciap.

03/17/2026

Our group visit to a Yankees baseball game is one month away and half the tickets are already sold! Don't miss your chance to experience an American past time with a group of other students at one of the most famous stadiums in the world on April 15th! Ticket link is in our story!