Shorelight

Shorelight is an organization founded in 2013 that works with universities across the US to create innovative programs delivering comprehensive educational services to international students. Its platform connects international students, universities, and service providers to drive student enrollment and performance at scale. Shorelight reports having helped over 41,000 students from around the world study in the US, and provides student support services spanning research, admissions, enrollment, on-campus academics, and career development. It collaborates with universities including Florida International University, University of Illinois at Chicago, American University, University of Utah, University of Dayton, and University of Central Florida.

Shorelight was founded in 2013. According to its About page, it works with universities across the US to create innovative programs that deliver comprehensive educational services to international students, and its platform connects international students, universities, and service providers to drive student enrollment and performance at scale. Its stated mission and success are rooted in positive student outcomes, and it says it invests in opportunities that ensure the US remains open and welcoming to international students. Shorelight reports having helped over 41,000 students from around the world study in the US, with 85% first-year retention and 6,000+ students graduating within 6 years.

Shorelight positions itself as a partner to universities and a supporter of international students, connecting students, universities, and service providers to drive enrollment and performance at scale.

• Signature Schools partnerships

  In collaboration with top-ranked universities, Shorelight provides international students with a supportive and personalized journey from admissions help through arrival on campus.

• Career Services Program

  Work with Shorelight's career counselors and participate in professional development programs that prepare students for global careers.

• Standard Career Services

  Includes Career Preparation, Resume and Cover Letter Prep, Professional Networking, and OPT Placement.

• Add-on Career Services

  Includes Upskill Workshops, Training and Certifications, Virtual Internships, and OPT Placement.

• Unconfirmed

  Reported2020.05.11

  Shorelight completes Series D funding[5]Shorelight完成D轮融资tech.sina.com.cn

  Education technology company Shorelight announced that it had completed a Series D funding round of approximately RMB 480 million, led by Avathon Capital.

• 2019.11.04

  Reported2019.11.04

  Shorelight announced a collaboration with the University of New Hampshire[6]Shorelight宣布与新罕布什尔大学开展合作prnewswire.com

  Shorelight announced a university collaboration to create UNH International at the University of New Hampshire. The program will provide international students access to UNH degree programs and support their success through Shorelight technology.

• 2019.11.04

  Reported2019.11.04

  Shorelight and the University of New Hampshire establish UNH International[7]Shorelight与新罕布什尔大学成立UNH Internationalthepienews.com

  Shorelight announced a collaboration with the University of New Hampshire to create UNH International, a program providing international students access to UNH degree programs and supporting their success through Shorelight's technology.

Read more

1. 1Higher Education for International Students in the USA | Shorelightshorelight.com
2. 2About Us - Mission, History and More about Shorelight | Shorelightshorelight.com
3. 3International Student & Scholar Advisory Services | Shorelight | Shorelightshorelight.com
4. 4International Students: Career Development & Job Search Resources | Shorelight | Shorelightshorelight.com
5. 5Shorelight完成D轮融资tech.sina.com.cn
6. 6Shorelight宣布与新罕布什尔大学开展合作prnewswire.com
7. 7Shorelight与新罕布什尔大学成立UNH Internationalthepienews.com