Bechtel International Center

The Bechtel International Center is Stanford’s hub for international students, scholars and families. As a branch of [Student & Academic Services](https://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/student-academic-services), Bechtel serves our international community in the following ways: - Providing information about and assistance with obtaining and maintaining legal status in the U.S. to international students, scholars and Stanford departments. - Advising Stanford students who are pursuing scholarships for study and research abroad. - Enabling international students, scholars and their family members at Stanford to receive maximum academic, cultural and personal benefit from their stays in the U.S. - Contributing to international activities at Stanford by helping to create a welcoming and supportive environment that is responsive to the needs of the international community. - Providing opportunities for Stanford students, faculty, staff, and members of our local community to broaden their horizons by interacting with people from different cultures through programs to increase international awareness and understanding. **Our Mission** We believe that international educational exchange nurtures a lifelong global perspective. We aspire to play a key role in increasing Stanford’s visibility around the world and strengthening Stanford’s position as a global university of consequence. **Who We Are** The team at Bechtel International Center is made up of student and scholar advisors, immigration analysts, program and event managers, and more.