Resources for International Students

International Students are strongly encouraged to visit the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO), an office dedicated to supporting all international students throughout their journey at Columbia School of Social Work, including around employment rules and regulations.

See the links below for relevant news, resources, and information:


GoinGlobal is paid subscription resource that can be used to research employers that have historically hired international candidates in the U.S.

To access GoinGlobal for free, click on the GoinGlobal icon on the Career Connect Dashboard. Alumni can access the site on Columbia Alumni Association’s GoinGlobal Career Portal. To learn more about the site’s features and resources, sign up for user training.


Interstride | Success beyond boundaries.Interstride is an additional subscription-based resource that can be used to research international-friendly employers and opportunities and also to learn about how to navigate the job search process.

To access Interstride, go to Columbia’s Interstride page and log in using your Columbia email. To learn more about the platform, review this tutorial.