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Welcome to the New Academic Year!

New Fall 2025 Graduate Students:
Welcome to your first edition of the OISS Weekly! This newsletter goes out every Friday and is your go-to source for important updates, international events, deadlines, tips, and resources. Be sure to check it regularly so you don’t miss anything!

To all our students:
Welcome back! We’re excited to have you with us for another term.

We wish all of you a successful and fulfilling start to the new academic year. Let's make it a great semester!

- The Office of International Students and Scholars

*New* CGE General Support Hours and OISS Contact Information

The Center for Global Engagement (CGE) is here to support you! Please see our current support hours and contact options below.

General Support Hours
Monday to Friday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hours may change without prior notice — please call before your visit.

Our new location is at 184 Faculty St!

Contact OISS

• Email: international@callutheran.edu
• Schedule Appointments
• Phone: 805-493-3750 (Leave a message and we’ll get back to you!)

New International Students: Complete Your SEVIS Registration!

If you haven't completed Step 2: SEVIS Registration (F-1), please do so without delays! It is crucial for properly reporting your F1 status to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).

Also required: Complete the Emergency Contact Form in your OISS Student Portal.

Trouble accessing the OISS Student Portal?
If you’re unable to log in to the portal, please email us at international@callutheran.edu so we can review your access and confirm next steps.

Don’t delay — failure to complete SEVIS registration may impact your legal immigration status.

Need help?

WOW: Ring the Bell!

Monday, August 25, 2025

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Flagpoles

Join us at the Flagpole for our annual Student Life tradition on the first day of the school year.

Ring the bell and kick off your day with coffee and donuts!

This event is part of the Week of Welcome series.

 Drop-In Academic Advising

Get help from an academic adviser regarding your Fall schedule!

Aug. 25 – Sep. 5, 2025

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Kallas House (3259 Pioneer Ave.)

Available on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis beginning on Monday, August 25th and ending on Friday, September 5th. Students will be assisted by the first available advisor.

Hours:

M/T/W/F: 9:00-12:00 & 1:30-4:00

Thurs: 9:00-11:15 & 1:30-4:00

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

OISS Office Hours: 
M-F: 8am / 5pm
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

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.

Contact Us:
international@callutheran.edu
+1 (805) 493-3750

Mail To:
60 West Olsen Road #6400
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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