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Diversity, Culture, and Community

We welcome students from around the world to our diverse and intellectually challenging learning community of educators, mental health counselors and human development professionals.

More than 15% of Warner School students are international. More than 20 countries are represented at Warner including; China, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, India, and many more.

Join the International Student Affinity Group

International FAQs

Answers to questions about the application process and your graduate school journey. 

Living in Rochester

Rochester, New York has a welcoming community, affordable housing, and more. 

Immigration Updates

Travel, immigration concerns, and support for our international community.

Student Profiles

Students and alumni share their experiences as international students at the Warner School.

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International Services Office

You will be surrounded by a helpful and supportive team to ensure that your experience is the best it can be every step of the way.

Assistance with: 

  • Issuing immigration documents
  • Advising on relevant immigration matters
  • Meeting US reporting requirements
  • Offering information on adjusting to life and culture in the US and at Rochester

Easy Transition to School Life

International orientation topics include adjusting to an American university, living in Rochester, policies, advising, academic and social resources, and other topics that will enrich the transition to the Warner School of Education. All new international students are required to attend an orientation session prior to their start at the University.

International Advisor

Support during the application process and throughout your graduate study.
Jasmine Mitchell Headshot

Jasmine Mitchell

Associate Director & International Student Advisor

LeChase Hall 238
(585) 276-3502
jmitchell@warner.rochester.edu

Email me for office hours.

Jasmine supports Warner's international students through student engagement such as Warner's incoming international student orientation and providing a weekly international student newsletter. She works with the Warner's Office of Equity and Inclusion to help provide community and with support Warner's international student affinity group. Jasmine provides knowledge pertaining to enrollment requirements of international students, assists with the general employment questions and helps facilitate the CPT process. 

International students should contact University of Rochester's International Services Office for immediate immigration concerns such as current visa status/changes, international travel, taxes, etc.