In addition to the resources available for all KGI students, the information and links below are designed to support our international student population. If you have any questions, please email Student_Affairs@kgi.edu.
Academics
- CGU Writing Center Resource
Claremont Graduate University’s Writing and Rhetoric Center is available to KGI students. The Center supports students from all fields, at any stage of the writing process, through individual consultations, video-conferencing, online support, and campus-wide workshops. For more information and to schedule an appointment, click here. - Peer Tutoring
- The Claremont Colleges (TCC) Library
The TCC Library partners with faculty, students, and staff to provide a vital physical and digital center for research, teaching, learning, and other forms of intellectual engagement at The Claremont Colleges.
Adjusting to Graduate School in the U.S.
Career Planning
- Job Offer Letter Instructions
- Job Search Planning
- KGI Interviewing Tips
- Practical Training Guidance: CPT, OPT, STEM OPT
- What Employers Should Know About Hiring International Students
Explore Southern California
- Claremont Village
- City of Claremont
- Class Pass
- Dial-A-Ride and Taxi Information
- Driving in California
- Hiking Trails
- Popular Attractions/Destinations
- Transportation
- VisitCalifornia: Official Site
International Student Health Insurance
Our institution has selected United Health Care as our international student insurance provider. Students will be automatically enrolled in this plan. The United Health Care international student health insurance plan is $1,995 ($1,980+ $15 administrative fee) for the 2026-2027 academic year. You may choose to waive out of this insurance plan if you are covered by a comparable plan (including Medical Evacuation and Repatriation insurance coverage). To waive out of the United Healthcare Student Health Insurance Plan, you must complete the waiver application and be approved before September 11, 2026. If you do not complete a waiver for student health insurance, you will be automatically charged $1,995 ($1,980+$15 administrative fee) for the 2026-2027 academic year.
You will receive an email about the waiver process, which will be available on August 3, 2026.
Waiver deadline: September 11, 2026.
Social
Every Fall and Spring semester, Student Affairs hosts events and outings for our International Students to get involved in the community and to also explore beautiful, southern California.
Past International Student Events and Outings