International Students and Scholars (ISS) provides a broad array of services and programs aimed at meeting the unique needs of international students throughout their academic careers at Cal Poly, including:

• Cultural adjustment
• Orientation
• International Club
• Immigration Advising
• Employment Authorization

The International Student Advisor is Dr. Barbara Andre. Dr. Andre’s office is located in the International Education & Programs office in the Math & Science Bldg. 38, Room 145.  She can be reached at 805.756.5837 and by email at bandre@calpoly.edu.

Visiting Faculty and Scholars
Please visit our International Scholars web pages for information pertaining to ISS services for visiting faculty and scholars at Cal Poly.

Prospective International Students
If you are an international student interested in attending Cal Poly, you will need to contact Cal Poly’s Admissions Office for application materials and requirements for international students. The Cal Poly Admissions Office processes applications for all Cal Poly degree-seeking students and issues I-20's. Visit the Admissions web site for information.

Once you have been admitted to Cal Poly, International Students & Scholars will contact you and send you pre-departure and orientation information.