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*Stay Connected*

Do you Check your Callutheran Email Daily?

Please remember to check your @callutheran.edu email account regularly. All official communication from the University, including important updates, deadlines, and campus announcements, will be sent only to your Cal Lutheran email address.

Whether you are traveling, taking classes, working, or spending time with family and friends, we encourage you to stay connected and monitor your university email throughout the summer.

Always write to us from your Cal Lutheran email address and use your name as it is written on your passport.

We hope you have a fun, relaxing, and safe summer!

 

- The Office of International Students and Scholars

 

DID YOU MISS IT EARLIER?

YOU CAN STILL JOIN US TO BE A PEER MENTOR?

The Center for Global Engagement is seeking enthusiastic students to serve as Global Bridge International Peer Mentors and help welcome new international students to campus.

 

⭐Selected Peer Mentors living on campus may enjoy early move-in opportunity ⭐

 

You'll Also:

 

✔Gain valuable leadership and mentoring experience

✔Strengthen your résumé with meaningful campus involvement

 

✔Receive a Mentor Achievement Certificate

 

✔Build intercultural awareness and communication skills. 

 

The Deadline is moved to June 25!

 

Interested? Learn more and apply: 


https://www.callutheran.edu/students/international/get-involved/peer-mentor.html

APPLY 
 

COME! LET'S CELEBRATE TOGETHER: 

SUMMER GATHERING! 

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Time : 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm

Place: CGE Patio, 184 Faculty St.

 

As we celebrate the spirit of Independence Day and the July 4th holiday, the Center for Global Engagement is excited to bring the campus community together for a fun and relaxing summer gathering.

 

This will be a great opportunity to connect, unwind during the summer break, and enjoy time together in a welcoming community atmosphere.

Come enjoy:
🌭 A casual lunch gathering
🎯 Fun games and activities
☀️ Time to meet, relax, and build community

 

If you expect to be on campus and would like to join us, please be sure to RSVP using the QR code on the flyer or the link below. Your response will help us plan food, activities, and space accordingly.

 

We hope you can join us for this fun summer get-together!

CLICK HERE TO RSVP
 

CAN YOUR CAMERA TELL A STORY?

TURN YOUR VISION INTO A WINNING ENTRY!

As you travel home or visit places over the summer, we invite you to capture meaningful moments, traditions, and experiences that reflect your culture and global journey.

 

Selected photos and stories will be featured during International Education Week this November at the Kwan Fong Gallery of Art and Culture.

 

Attendees will vote for their favorite submissions, and winners will be announced at the World Fair. Exciting prizes will also be awarded!

 

Contest Themes:  

My Home & Cultural Diversity

CLU & Thousand Oaks Pride featuring iconic campus or local landmarks 

 

The submission link will open in Fall 2026.

 

Stay tuned for more details!

 

APPLY! NEW INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES MONTHLY 

This monthly scholarship is for International Students sponsored by MPOWER, awarding US $48,000 this year to help 36 international students fund their education dreams. It is open to all fields of study. Applicants are expected to respond to a monthly theme as part of their application.

 

Deadline: Apply by 11:59 PM EST on the last day of every month

 

Awards: Three awards of US$1,000 each


Eligibility Requirements:

  • Be enrolled in or accepted to a full-time degree program in the United States

  • Be an international student with a valid U.S. student visa or DACA status

  • Be studying at an eligible MPOWER-supported institution  (CLU is eligible)

Please Note: This scholarship information is shared for reference only and should not be considered official guidance from the Office of International Students and Scholars. Students should always verify requirements, deadlines, and award details directly with the scholarship provider.

 

Click below to learn more about the New International Scholarship Monthly!

CLICK HERE
 

Missed last week's OISS Weekly? Here is our #ICYMI section.

 

CGE General Support Hours: 
M-F: 10am / 2pm
international@callutheran.edu

Questions? 
Check out our OISS Website
Schedule an advising appointment. 

 

Any request? Submit it from your OISS Student Portal and
allow 7-10 business days for processing

OISS Student Portal

Note from OISS: Some topics in this newsletter may involve immigration or legal considerations. This information is for general purposes only and is not intended to serve as formal legal advice. Please consult a qualified immigration attorney for advice specific to your situation.

 
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