Early fall data released in the Open Doors snapshot and Education Week reporting show sharp declines in new international student enrollment this fall, with the Open Doors survey indicating a 17% drop in incoming students. The Institute of International Education’s snapshot and follow-up reporting show overall international numbers remain near last year owing to returning and post-graduation work participants, but new graduate enrollments fell substantially and first-time enrollments plunged. Colleges reported mixed impacts: some campuses face major tuition-revenue holes and program cuts while others preserved totals by retaining previous cohorts and OPT participants. Campus international offices and admissions leaders are recalibrating recruitment, visa support and revenue projections as visa processing delays and federal policy signals continue to shape flows.