Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 6pm,
Friday: 8am - 5pm
Closed on University Holidays


International Programs and Services (IPS) is a department of Cal State L.A.’s Division of Student Affairs. We provide assistance to our international community coming to Cal State L.A. to study, perform research, or employment. We also provide guidance to domestic students who are interested in study abroad and exchange programs. For questions regarding your status or our programs, please consult the appropriate staff member at IPS.


Important Updates
International Education Week 2008
International Student Orientation Reservation Form
Orientation FAQs
International Chronicle - Newsletter Spring 2008
International Coffee Break
University Holidays

I-9 Clearance (Employment Eligibility Verification)

International Student Walk-in Advising
          Immigration Counselor is available to see students and answer general questions during specific walk-in hours without an appointment. If you feel that you have a difficult situation that requires more attention, please schedule an appointment to see a counselor. Students submitting documents for reinstatement, employment authorization (except OPT), change of status or leave of absence MUST schedule an appointment.

Walk-in Advising
Mondays: 11:00AM - 12:00Noon
Tuesdays: 2:30PM - 3:30PM
Wednesdays: 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Thursdays: 2:30PM - 3:30PM

Note: Walk-in Advising is subject to cancellation. Please call on the day to confirm. Starting January 1st, 2009 Immigration Counseling walk-in advising will be,

Mondays: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Tuesdays: 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Thursdays: 2:30PM - 4:00PM

Individual Appointments
       All our counselors are available for individual appointments. You must call the office at 323-343-3170 or drop by the office at Administration 127 to schedule an appointment during our regular business hours. Counselor will stop seeing student at the end of the walk-in time, regardless of whether the student was waiting. Walk-in advising is subject to cancellation. Please call on the day to confirm.
Please do not email appointment requests.

Optional Practical Training Workshop - Fall 2008
       You must attend an OPT workshop session prior to submitting your application. You should attend a workshop within one to two quarters prior to applying. USCIS does not consider the grad-check as completing your degree program. The completion of your program occurs when you have met all academic requirements to qualify for the degree.

Study Abroad Deadlines

  • International Programs-February 1

  • National Student Exchange-February 17