Important F-1 and J-1 Immigration Update
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule affecting Duration of Status (D/S) for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors. The rule is currently scheduled to take effect on September 15, 2026.
Review the latest F-1 and J-1 Duration of Status information
Connecting Cal State LA With the World
International Programs advances global learning, international education, and cross-cultural engagement across Cal State LA.
We support international students and scholars, help Cal State LA students study and learn abroad, partner with faculty to build global learning into the curriculum, and develop relationships with universities and organizations around the world.
Who We Serve
Global engagement at Cal State LA involves the entire University community.
Students
International students, exchange students, and Cal State LA students seeking global learning and study abroad opportunities.
Faculty
Faculty developing COIL, Faculty-Led Programs, international research, visiting scholar relationships, and globally engaged curriculum.
Scholars
International faculty, researchers, and visiting scholars participating in teaching, research, and academic exchange.
Global Partners
Universities, organizations, and international collaborators building exchange, research, and academic partnerships with Cal State LA.
Global Learning for All
Global learning should not be limited to students who can spend a semester abroad. It can happen through international study, exchange, Faculty-Led Programs, Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL), visiting scholars, globally focused coursework, research, and collaboration with people and institutions around the world.
Our goal is to make meaningful international and intercultural learning accessible across disciplines and across the Cal State LA community.
Explore International Programs
Choose the area that best matches what you are looking for.
International Students
F-1 student resources, immigration advising, maintaining status, employment, forms, insurance, and student support.
Study Abroad & Global Learning
Semester and academic-year study abroad, exchange, affiliate programs, short-term opportunities, and global learning resources.
Exchange Students
Information for students coming to Cal State LA through an approved international university exchange.
Visiting Scholars
Academic and J-1 sponsorship information for international faculty, researchers, and other visiting scholars.
Faculty Resources
COIL, Faculty-Led Programs, global partnerships, visiting scholars, research funding, and ways to bring global learning into your courses.
Semester in Los Angeles
Information for international students interested in a short-term, non-degree academic experience at Cal State LA.
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Contact International Programs
International Programs is located in the Library Palmer Wing, Room 4503.
Phone: 323-343-3170
Location: Library Palmer Wing, Room 4503