International Students

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.

Grammarly
Grammarly is an online writing assistant to help you write more clearly and effectively by providing spelling and grammar checks, punctuation error notification, passive voice and tone detection, and more. With Grammarly, you can write and submit papers, emails, cover letters and resumes with much more confidence and ease!

A free Grammarly account will be offered to our International Students who want to utilize their services. Please email Veronica_Clairmont@kgi.edu for more information.

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. For one-on-one online research assistance, you can schedule an appointment with a librarian.

• Adjusting to American Culture
• Home Sickness
• Safety

• Job Offer Letter Instructions
• What Employers Should Know About Hiring International Students

• Claremont Village
• City of Claremont
• Class Pass
• Dial-A-Ride and Taxi Information
• Driving in California
• Hiking Trails
• Popular Attractions/Destinations
• Shopping Centers & International Supermarkets
• Transportation
• VisitCalifornia: Official Site

• Student Health Insurance Information
• Student Health Insurance: A Quick Guide to Using Insurance

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.

Due to COVID-19, outings have been postponed until further notice.

Past International Student Events and Outings

• Amy’s Farm
• Los Angeles Dodgers Game
• Huntington Library
• KGI International Student Thanksgiving Potluck
• Hollywood Walk of Fame
• Hollywood City Tour