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Global Programs and Services (GPS)

Contact Office of Global Education

Global Education supports current and newly admitted international students at CSUSM.

If you are looking for assistance with a different area, please use the resources below:

  • Prospective International Students: Interested in applying to CSUSM? Please contact International Admissions.
  • CSUSM Students Interested in Studying Abroad: Visit our Study Abroad website to get started. After attending or viewing a Study Abroad Information Session, you may schedule an appointment with a Study Abroad advisor.
  • International Exchange Students: Students from CSUSM partner universities who are interested in studying at CSUSM should first contact the study abroad or international office at their home university.
  • Not from a CSUSM Partner University? You may still have the opportunity to study at CSUSM for one or two semesters through the American Language & Culture Institute (ALCI).

For additional assistance, please contact the Office of Global Education at (760) 750-4090 or intl@csusm.edu

International Student Advising Hours

DROP IN HOURS!!

    • FALL 2026: 
      • Tuesdays 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
      • Thursday 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
International Student Advisors
International Student Advisor Advising Areas Appointments

Yvette Pederson, DSO
  • General International Student Advising Questions 
  • Application for Reduced Courseload (ARCLS)
  • Optional Practical Training (OPT) & STEM OPT process
  • Extension of Status
  • Exchange Students (J-1 visa)

Schedule IN-PERSON appointment

Schedule VIRTUAL appointment

Ayari Valenzuela Macias, DSO
  • General International Student Advising Questions 
  • On Campus Employment & SSN Request Process
  • International Health Insurance Questions
  • Letters & Document Requests

Shedule IN-PERSON appointment

Schedule VIRTUAL appointment 

Brian Childs, PDSO
  • Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
    • IMPORTANT UPDATES: https://www.csusm.edu/global/intstudents/employmentf1/cpt.html

Please email bchilds@csusm.edu

 

How to access Microsoft Teams:

  1. Download Microsoft Teams.
  2. Sign in with your CSUSM credentials.
    • Example: username001@csusm.edu
  3. In the Pop-up window, sign in with your CSUSM credentials.
    • Example: username001 and your campus password.
  4. Choose an authentication method for DUO multi-factor authentication.

Mac users need to provide Microsoft Teams with additional permissions:

  • Go to System Preferences
  • Click on Security & Privacy
  • Select Microphone
    • Allow Microsoft Teams to access you microphone
  • Select Screen Recording
    • Allow Microsoft Teams to access you screen (this will allow you to share your screen)

Request Letters

For students who need a Verification or Family Visitation letter, please visit our Forms & Requests page.