Support for International Students

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New Student Online Training

At Oklahoma State University we pride ourselves on providing an enlightening college experience, which demands a safe and healthy student environment. To that end, all new students are required to complete 1 is 2 Many Student Training, an online sexual violence prevention program. This video-based program will provide critical information about consent, bystander intervention, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking, and more. Our videos have closed captions in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Arabic, which are accessible at the bottom left corner of the video player.

 

Complete student training.

 

Confidentiality

Confidential services are provided to students so they may share and discuss an instance of sexual violence, without their information being shared with others. However, not all reporting options are confidential. 

 

Learn more about confidential and non-confidential reporting options.

 

Trusting Authorities 

It is understandable to be wary of authority figures, which may include police or law enforcement, especially when one is unfamiliar with the laws, judicial practices, culture and so forth. Oklahoma State University and Stillwater Police Department officers believe that one sexual assault is too many, regardless of an individuals race, sex, or nation of origin.

 

Deportation

Deportation is a very real fear that many international students have, especially when an incident of sexual assault or violence has occurred. Deportation is not a likely outcome of reporting an incident of sexual violence. It is highly unlikely that incidents of sexual violence will effect an international student's residency, unless it is deemed a highly violent and malicious crime by officials.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

• How will reporting effect my education?
  Reporting will not effect your education at OSU, and retaliation is not tolerated.
• Does my immigration status affect my ability to access on-campus resources?
  No. Under Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments (Title IX) and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), all students and staff who've experienced sexual or interpersonal violence receive the same rights, regardless of immigration and visa status.
• How will reporting a incident of sexual violence effect my visa?
  Reporting an incident, either to the university or Stillwater Police Department, will not effect the visas of anyone involved. There is no reason to revoke a visa unless the holder of said visa commits a serious crime, and reporting or pressing charges regarding a crime does not affect the status of the victim or witness.
• Can I be deported or have my visa revoked for reporting my spouse?
  Victims can apply for their own independent green card, visa, or citizenship if their spouse commits a crime against them or others. This means a victim or family can stay in the United States of America even if their spouse is arrested and prosecuted for crimes.
• What is an immigration lawyer?
  Immigration lawyers are licensed attorneys who specialize in the field of immigration law. They function as the client’s advocate, and can represent them before immigration agencies, both in immigration court as well as in filing applications for immigration benefits. The lawyer can give general advice and can discuss immigration options. Like all lawyers, immigration lawyers are bound by professional ethical and legal requirements, and keep client discussions confidential.
• What are my rights as a victim, or survivor, of a crime?
  To view your full rights in Oklahoma, view the Oklahoma Victims Rights Act.

  There is no indication that these rights would not apply to those in Oklahoma on visas.