<![CDATA[Overseas students face various challenges in adapting to academic and social life in higher education. One of the factors that is assumed to facilitate the adjustment process is social support. This study aimed to examine the effect of social support on the adjustment of overseas students at Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda. This study employed a quantitative approach with an explanatory research design. The population consisted of 518 overseas students from the 2025–2026 academic year. Based on the Slovin formula calculation, a sample of 226 respondents was obtained and selected using the disproportionate stratified random sampling technique.. Data were collected using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) developed by Zimet et al. (1988) and the Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ) developed by Baker and Siryk (1984). Data were analyzed using simple linear regression with SPSS version 26. The findings revealed that social support had a significant effect on the adjustment of overseas students at Universitas 17 Agustus 1945 Samarinda. Students who perceived higher levels of social support tended to demonstrate better adjustment to academic, social, and personal aspects of university life. Support received from family, friends, and significant others helped students cope with various challenges encountered during their study away from home. In conclusion, social support plays an important role in enhancing the adjustment of overseas students. Therefore, support from family, peers, and the university environment should be strengthened to help students adapt successfully to campus life.]]>
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