Mission

The mission of the International Student Program is to promote international students’ personal and academic growth and development and inspire self-efficacy and learning to positively impact student success through collaborative services that facilitate their integration into the campus and advocates to all areas of the institution for the diverse needs of international students.

Purpose

We work with students to engage, support, and empower the whole student through intentional, proactive counseling strategies. We seek to enhance international students’ sense of belonging and to fully engage them into campus life and services while providing the needed support that addresses their risk factors and empowers them to reach their highest potential.

Program Overview

We provide counseling and educational programs in areas such as:

• U.S. classroom expectations and college skills
• Cultural adjustment support
• Navigating through the U.S. college system
• Decision-making and personal guidance
• Engaging with the campus and community