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Office of the Vice Provost

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Dr. Susan Popko

Susan Popko serves as Vice Provost for International Programs and a member of the Provost’s Leadership Team. She has over 25 years of experience working in international affairs and joined Santa Clara University in July 2011 as the founding chief global affairs officer. She oversees the Global Engagement unit, including the departments of Global Learning and International Students and Scholars. 

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Communications and Events Coordinator

(408) 551-3085 [email protected]

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Director of Global Learning

(408) 551-1959 [email protected]

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Director of Global Health, Safety, and Risk

(408) 551-3956 [email protected]

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Director of International Students and Scholars

(408) 551-3073 [email protected]

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Director of Global Engagement Data, Finance, and Administration

(408) 554-2145 [email protected]

Global Learning

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Director of Global Learning

(408) 551-1959 [email protected]

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Assistant Director of Global Learning

(408) 554-6940 [email protected]

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Global Learning Program Manager

International Students and Scholars

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Director of International Students and Scholars

(408) 551-3073 [email protected]

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International Student Advisor and Designated School Official

(408) 554-5260 [email protected]

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International Student Advisor and Designated School Official

(408) 551 3018 [email protected]

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Assistant Director of International Students and Scholars

(408) 551 3020 [email protected]

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Assistant Director of International Students and Scholars

(408) 551-7090 [email protected]

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Senior International Student Advisor

(408) 551-3659 [email protected]


 


Address

Global Engagement 
Aloysius Varsi Hall
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0292
USA

Contact

Vice Provost: [email protected]
International Students & Scholars: [email protected]
Global Learning: [email protected]
SCU Campus Safety 24 Hour Emergency: (001) (408) 554-4444

International Students and Scholars

  • Email forms and requests to [email protected]. We accept electronic signatures from DocuSign and Adobe Sign.
  • Advising is through Zoom (video or call). Extended hours have been added to accommodate all times zones. 
  • Schedule an advising appointment. We do not take drop-ins.

Global Learning