International Students

While CalArts transitions to online classes during this unprecedented time of change, we thank you for your patience. Our International Students and Programs staff will be available to assist you remotely. Please visit our HUB page for appointments, handouts, and presentations.

Here are links to COVID-19 related information specifically for International Students:

Visa Status FAQ: For Enrolled Students and OPT Students (Updated 3/27/2020)

NAFSA: Association of International Educators: The leading organization for international education and exchange has up-to-date COVID-19 resources and news. (Updated Daily)
ICE Guidance on COVID-19: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) post guidance documents and FAQs for Nonimmingrant Students and SEVP-Certified Schools. (Updated 4/6/2020)
EVP Information on COVID-19: Exchange Visitor Program (J visas) by State Department

International Student Updates

March 19: International Student Newsletter - Online Classes Begin Monday, March 23

March 23, 2020

The following message was distributed to CalArts International Students from the Office of International Students and Programs Online Classes Begin Monday, March 23 CalArts announced that remote learning is extended through the spring 2020 semester. What this means to F-1 visa...

March 13: Temporary Online Coursework Can Be Taken Abroad - For International Students

March 13, 2020

The following message was distributed to Internationa Students from the Office of International Students and Programs Dear International Students, This is a follow-up to yesterday's communication from the International Office. Last night, NAFSA (National Association of...

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