Although substance use is very common, it is estimated that about 37% of those enrolled in college regularly use substances, and 54.9% used substances in the last month (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2018). This population is more susceptible to use than those not enrolled due to the risk factors they experience. Coping is a factor that can assist in mitigating someone's stress level and has been considered a mitigating factor in reducing substance use in the general population. Substance use within the student population has been heavily researched to understand the types and quantities of use. This study analyzes how coping and international status while enrolled in a university could affect students' use of substances. It was found that there is a significant correlation between international status and substance use and that higher scores on the Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (which measures coping) decrease a student's substance use. The implications of these findings for clinical practice and future research are discussed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]