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:
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- Resources for New Students
- Employment
- On-campus work | Opportunities on campus
- Unpaid internships and volunteering (not related to practicum education)
- Job search guide
- Employment at international organizations
- OPT (Optional Practical Training) after your program
OPT is a benefit and extension of F-1 student status that permits you to remain in the U.S. after you complete your academic program with permission to work in your field of study.
- News and Events
- Appointment and Contact Information
- Email (preferred): [email protected] | Phone (recording): 212-854-3587
- Virtual appointment: Book here
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 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.