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The Office of International Education (OIE), located on the first floor of the Anisfield School of Business in the Roukema Center for International Education, offers a full range of services for international students as well as support for exchange visitors and their dependents. The staff provides:

Information and referrals to other campus offices
Advice for students in regard to immigration, employment, and personal matters
Advocacy for international students both in the Ramapo College community and the community at large
A warm and welcoming environment to our international visitors
Study Abroad support and programming - http://www.ramapo.edu/academics/studyabroad/index.html

The Director of International Education and the Assistant Director of International Education act as liaisons to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and to the United States Department of State. All matters regarding F and J immigration status are handled through this office-documentation, travel and employment authorization.

To assist students in acclimating to American college life, OIE coordinates comprehensive international orientation programs both in late August for the fall semester and in late January for the spring semester. In addition, OIE sponsors numerous social and cultural programs such as:

Monthly coffee houses
International Week
Off-campus trips and outings
Programs cosponsored with faculty and other administrative offices
Programs sponsored with ISO (International Students Organization)

Attention F-1 Visa Holders!!!

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the publication of an Interim Final Rule regarding MAJOR changes to post completion optional practical training (OPT) for F-1 visa holders.
Please click on the following link for more info:
http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1207334008610.shtm

Other International Education Programs/Services

A. Study Abroad
B. International Student Admissions
C. International Exchanges
D. Visiting Scholars' Residence
E. International Cooperative Education
F. The Governor's School of International Studies

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Staff

Susi Rachouh, Director of International Education
Roukema Center for International Education ASB-123
201-684-7533
srachouh@ramapo.edu

Kathryn Plessing, Assistant Director, International Students and Scholars
Roukema Center for International Education ASB-123
201-684-7567
kplessin@ramapo.edu

Hours

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday during fall and spring semesters
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday during summer months of June, July and August.

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