Welcome to the International Students Community Page!
The CCPD supports students and alumni as they navigate their career and professional development – we offer one-on-one advising, resume and cover letter reviews, workshops, networking opportunities, career fairs and more. Through our services, we are committed to serving and supporting students and alumni of all identities –in collaboration with our RWU community partners, we have designed the Identity/Affinity Communities to support, celebrate, and recognize students’ unique diversityand have curated spaces with helpful tools, resources and staff. You may identify with multiple communities, so we encourage you to explore the groupsto find information that might be useful to you. The resources featured in these communities are not exhaustive, so feel free to contact us with any additional questions, resources, or information you think might be useful.
There are a number of essential items for International students to know regarding their visa status. This page offers information on F-1 student employment, CPT, OPT, Tax and Visa information, Social Security, and more.
International Student and Scholar Services
The Office of International Student & Scholar Services welcomes you to Roger Williams University’s international community, which represents over 35 countries. We invite you to use this office and website as a resource for information. The office works with student services and academic departments across campus to ensure the success of international undergraduate, graduate, and laws students as well as visiting scholars.
This guide offers resources and tips for international students as they start their job/internship search. Click the above link for information on RWU campus resources, job/internship search tips and resources, and information about the American job search process as a whole.
While there is no standard time to reveal your immigration status to an employer, there are some steps you can take to ensure that when the question does come up, you are prepared to answer honestly about your status and work authorization eligibility. This guide offers tips and information about the application process and when/how to reveal your immigration status.
In an increasingly competitive job market, internships have become essential stepping stones for students to gain valuable experience and build their professional networks. As students from diverse backgrounds navigate the internship application process, they may wonder whether to highlight or …
Navigating life post-graduation can be filled with ups and downs. For first-generation students, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ job seekers, it’s important to know what resources are available to help you succeed as you go through adulthood. The following five strategies can …
Each year, thousands of international students apply for H-1B visas—temporary non-immigrant visas that allow individuals to work in the U.S. Since only a limited number of H-1Bs are given out each year, the H-1B visa process can be stressful, not …
Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages fluently, can be a huge asset for job seekers. As a 2017 report by New American Economy discovered, the need for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled …
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