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
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
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.
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