Bentley University offers a warm and inviting community for international students and scholars to learn, engage, and grow personally and professionally.
The Center for International Students & Scholars (CISS) serves as a resource for our international community through immigration advising, cross-cultural programming, and resource referral.
Immigration Advisory - May 2025
Your Rights
As an international student, you have rights in the United States. Make sure you know what they are. CISS recommends that you carry a printed copy of your Form I-94 with you at all times in case you are asked about your immigration status.
Travel Outside of the U.S.
The Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) cannot guarantee entry or re-entry to the United States. Consider postponing international travel if the following applies to you:
- You have a pending USCIS application
- Your country of citizenship has a travel ban
- You have an arrest record or a violation of your U.S. immigration status
- You have participated in online or public activism regarding the U.S. political climate
- There are current/political events in your home country that could impact your ability to travel
If you do decide to travel outside of the U.S., have the following documents with you:
- Passport (valid for a least 6 months into the future)
- Valid F-1/J-1 visa
- Most recent Form I-20/DS-2019 (with a valid travel signature)
Consult the Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) Website for more travel information.
CISS Programs
International Student Orientation
The Center for International Students and Scholars (CISS) welcomes students from more than 90 countries each year. CISS provides guidance on immigration-related matters as well as assistance with cultural adjustment. Our goal is to ensure that all students feel comfortable in the Bentley community.
International students are invited to attend the International Student Orientation, which begins before the campus-wide orientation.
For more information, registration, and scheduling, please visit the Campus Groups page.
CultureFest
Each Fall, Bentley celebrates the rich cultural fabric of our University through a week-long celebration. CultureFest includes activities, food, music and presentations all around campus.
WorldView
Graduate international students educate the Bentley community about their home country, culture, and traditions through the WorldView program. The goal is to increase awareness and intercultural sensitivity for everyone by encouraging dialogue and global citizenship.
International Student Statistics
1000+
Degree Seeking International Students
300+
Alumni on Post-Completion Work Authorization
60+
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