Your Home Away from Home
Rutgers is home to more than 8,500 international students and scholars from about 125 countries around the world. They bring rich perspectives to campus that help to globalize our classrooms, labs, and clinics, contributing significantly to advancements in education, research, and service.
The Center for Global Services at the GAIA Centers provides immigration related advising and processing; and cross-cultural programs for international students and scholars, as well as their spouses and dependents. The center also serves to demystify federal regulations and assist members of the campus community in the cultural adjustment process. You may choose to visit our archived Center for Global Services website or our archived Center for Global Services (RBHS) website.
If you are an international student at Rutgers University–Camden, please visit the Office of International Students. If you are an international student or scholar at Rutgers University–Newark, please visit the Office of International Student Services. All RBHS students and Rutgers–Camden scholars are serviced by the Center for Global Services at the GAIA Centers, regardless of campus location.
Orientation
Are you a new international student? Our mandatory, week-long International Student Orientation will help you take care of essentials and make new friends before the start of classes!
RGLOBAL Portal
RGlobal is an online portal that enables international students and scholars to complete the essential steps to maintain their legal status, request work authorizations, signatures, and more.
International Friendship Program (IFP)
The IFP provides opportunities for Rutgers international students, scholars, and the Rutgers community to share in friendship and cross-cultural learning by providing various programming initiatives.
Important Deadlines/Alerts
We help you stay in legal status so you can focus on your studies or research. However, there are forms or materials you will need to submit periodically.
Visa and Immigration Information
Find out more about how to get your visa and maintain your immigration status.
Hiring Foreign Nationals
Rutgers employs talented international faculty and scholars. Hiring departments are responsible for securing and completing required forms and processes.
Your Academic Success and Legal Status Go Hand in Hand
About the Center for Global Services at the GAIA Centers
The Center for Global Services coordinates cultural programs and immigration-related services for approximately 8,000 international students, scholars, faculty, and their dependents, and serves the broader campus community in an administrative and advisory capacity.