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Center for International Students and Scholars

The Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) is a student-centered team that recognizes the vital place that international students and scholars hold at Bentley University.  We are focused on empowering students and scholars to pursue academic, social, and professional success. CISS promotes inclusive excellence, belonging, intercultural competency, and connection within the Bentley community.  We achieve our goals through the strategic areas of comprehensive advising, immigration compliance, advocacy, cultural exchange, and programming.

Immigration News and Updates

CISS Programs

International Student Orientation

International Student Orientation

The Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) coordinates International Student Orientation to welcome new undergraduate international students. International Student Orientation begins a few days before the New Falcon Experience for new students and givs internation students the chance to get settled and adjust to a new academic environment and culture. It provides important information and support to ease students' transition into university life and the U.S. All new students will be matched with an International Peer Mentor to assist and support them while they are at Bentley. (See our Peer Mentor Program block on this page for more information on the Peer Mentor Program.)

This year, the Fall International Student Orientation will take place from August 26th -August 28th

For information about Fall 2025 move-in go to the Housing & Dining website.

For more information, registration, and scheduling, please join our Campus Groups community.

CultureFest

CultureFest

Each Fall, Bentley celebrates the rich cultural fabric of our University through a week-long celebration called CultureFest.  The week of programming includes intercultural activities, food, music, and presentations from students, faculty, and staff.

WorldView

The WorldView program increases intercultural awareness by encouraging dialogue and global connections.  WorldView Student Ambassadors engage in conversations with the Bently community about thier home country, culture and traditions. 

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International Student Statistics

700+

Degree-Seeking International Students

180+

Alumni on Post-Completion Employment Authorization

40+

Semester or Year-Long Exchange Students

CISS Staff

Contact Us

Location: Student Center, 3rd floor, suite 310                                                                                                                                                       

Summer Hours of Operation: Monday–Thursday from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm EST                                                                                                             Email: ga_ciss@bentley.edu

Zoom Advising Schedule*:  [https://bentley.zoom.us/j/975192760]                                                                                                                               

Mondays: 9:00 am -10:30 am EST

Tuesdays: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm EST

Thursdays: 10:00 am-11:30 am EST

*No appointment required

For more complex immigration issues, use Navigate to set up an appointment with your CISS Advisor by clicking on their name below:

Students with last names A-L: Karen Zuffante Pabon

Students with last names M-Z: Sam Bor