CIRCLE adopts student-centered and strengths-based approaches to address the needs of international graduate (master’s and doctoral) students through resource sharing and tailored programming. We recognize that it can be challenging for anyone to navigate the complex university ecosystem. Therefore, we collaborate with key campus partners to curate resources that will help you make the most of your graduate experience at the 91±¬ÁÏ. We are committed to supporting your success in the way you define it and hope to celebrate your accomplishments with you during your journey at the 91±¬ÁÏ.Ìý
Centering support, engagement, and advocacy – the three foundational pillars of CIRCLE, we provide the following opportunities for new international graduate students from the moment they confirm the intention to enroll into one of the 91±¬ÁÏ graduate programs. In addition, we provide services to continuing international graduate students.Ìý
For New International Graduate Students
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In partnership with (ISS), the , the(C&IC), and , we offer official university-wide welcome programs to new international graduate students each quarter. These programs highlight immigration information, strategies to navigate graduate school, ways to connect with campus resources that provide academic, professional, and social support, and opportunities to network and to build friendships with students from across the world. In addition to in-person welcome events, we also communicate with all international graduate students via e-newsletters on a regular basis. If you are starting graduate school in the fall, we provide virtual webinars featuring strategies to support your transition to graduate school.
We are excited to welcome and connect with you as you start your journey at the 91±¬ÁÏ!
Summer Pre-Arrival Essentials Series
To help ease the transition to graduate school and reduce information overload during orientation, CIRCLE collaborates with campus partners to offer the Summer Pre-Arrival Essentials Series — a virtual workshop series and student engagement program for new international graduate students arriving at 91±¬ÁÏ in the fall.
Summer Pre-Arrival Essentials Series
International Graduate Student Welcome Programs
Please refer to the International Welcome Programs page for the most up-to-date information about in-person welcome programs for all international students, including international graduate students.
For Current International Graduate Students