AN ASSESSMENT OF INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE-STUDENT ADJUSTMENT

International students have realistic expectations about their adjustm ent to college, however, they seem to experience a more difficult tran sition than U.S. students. Scores on the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire for international and U.S. students are compared. The r esults indicated that international students scored significantly lowe r on the social and the institutional attachment and goal commitment s ubscales. The Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire may have app lications in targeting international student needs.