Student Resources

Everything you need to succeed at CSTU — from visa support and career coaching to wellness, library access, and campus community.

International Student Office

ISO Support

The International Student Office at CSTU provides comprehensive immigration advising and support for all F-1 and other international students throughout their academic journey.

F-1 Visa & I-20 Processing

Initial I-20 issuance, transfers, reinstatements, and extensions handled by certified DSOs.

CPT & OPT Authorization

Full advising for Day-1 CPT, STEM OPT extension applications, and H-1B cap-gap guidance.

Cultural Orientation & Workshops

Monthly workshops on US workplace culture, tax filing, banking, housing, and more.

ISO Contact

Reach Our ISO Team

Office Location:
Building A, Room 104
1601 McCarthy Blvd, Milpitas CA 95035

Hours:
Mon–Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm

Email:
iso@cstu.edu

Phone:
+1 (408) 400-3948 ext. 2

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Student Support

Student Services

Academic Advising

One-on-one sessions with academic advisors to plan your course load, track graduation progress, and navigate academic challenges.

Registration & Records

Course registration, transcript requests, enrollment verifications, and official academic documentation processed efficiently.

New Student Orientation

Comprehensive orientation for every new student covering campus resources, academic policies, technology systems, and community events.

Health & Wellness

Your Wellbeing Matters

CSTU provides access to mental health resources, wellness programming, and referral services to support students through the demands of academic and professional life.

●Confidential mental health counseling referrals

●Stress management & mindfulness workshops

●Emergency assistance fund for qualifying students

●Peer support community and student buddy program

●Local healthcare referral network in Milpitas/San Jose

Digital Library

Library Access

CSTU students have 24/7 access to a digital library with thousands of academic journals, e-books, industry publications, and research databases.

50K+

E-Books & Journals

24/7

Online Access

IEEE

Digital Library

ProQ

ProQuest Access

Career & Community

Career Navigation Program

Our flagship career program connects students to Silicon Valley's job market through personalized coaching, employer partnerships, and exclusive events.

Resume & Interview Prep

Weekly resume workshops, LinkedIn optimization, mock technical and behavioral interviews with industry professionals.

Internship & Job Board

Exclusive CSTU job board with vetted CPT-eligible positions. Partners include Google, Apple, Meta, NVIDIA, and 200+ Silicon Valley companies.

Employer Networking Events

Bi-annual career fairs, tech talks from industry leaders, and networking mixers exclusive to CSTU students and alumni.

Campus Community

Student Association

The CSTU Student Association is the hub of campus life, organizing social events, cultural celebrations, and leadership development opportunities.

Next Event

Spring Cultural Festival 2026

April 18, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Campus Courtyard

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Clubs & Organizations

Find Your Community

AI & Machine Learning ClubTech

Entrepreneurship & Startup CircleBusiness

International Students AssociationCommunity

Women in TechnologyTech

Cybersecurity SocietyTech

Data Science & Analytics ClubBusiness

Need Help? We're Here.

Contact Student Services Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm at admission@cstu.edu