Graduate Bulletin - Central Michigan University

14 Central Michigan University
Ronan Hall 330; 989-774-4308;
http://www.cmich.edu/international
Mission
The mission of the Office of International Affairs (OIA) is to
support the University’s central purpose of educating students
who will be responsible global citizens and effective world leaders.
OIA provides campus-wide leadership in coordinating, planning,
developing, and financing international programs and initiatives.
OIA’s role includes internationalization of curriculum through
faculty international development, international student recruitment,
undergraduate international student and English language student
admissions, study abroad, services to international students, and
coordination of linkage agreements with universities and other
educational institutions outside of the United States.
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To achieve these goals, OIA:
Office of International Affairs
develops recruiting strategies to increase the number of international
students studying at CMU, as well as the cultural
diversity of the international student population;
provides comprehensive support services to international
students and faculty so that they will have a smooth transition
to CMU life and a successful stay at CMU;
enhances the level of international understanding among
members of the CMU community by sponsoring, organizing,
and developing international programs that are academically,
culturally, and socially beneficial;
maintains an up-to-date CMU International Education Information
Clearinghouse; and
remains informed of the development of international education
regionally, nationally, and internationally through regularly
attending conferences and meetings as well as through participation
in related professional development workshops.
Highlights of Services
International Students
Pre-arrival. New international students and visiting scholars
are provided pre-arrival materials to smooth their transition to
the United States and Central Michigan University. Admissions
documents and a welcome booklet provide information on topics
important to those preparing for their education in a new country
and educational system. Among the subjects covered are housing,
health insurance, living expenses, and F- and J- non-immigrant
visa status.
Airport pick-up. The OIA staff coordinates airport transportation
from the Lansing (LAN) airports to campus for new international
students during specified time periods just prior to the beginning
of each semester.
Orientation. New students and scholars report to OIA soon
after their arrival to participate in an orientation program, which
is designed to meet their immediate needs in terms of housing
information and University registration procedures; introduces
them to U.S. culture and the educational system at CMU; and
provides information on banking, health insurance, safety, and
F-1 and J-1 non-immigrant regulations.
Other services. In addition to its advising service, OIA coordinates
programs designed to help students become familiar with
campus and community life.
Faculty and Staff Exchanges
CMU faculty and staff are encouraged to work with OIA staff
when exploring and applying for international opportunities.
Community Activities
OIA works closely with community groups, individuals and
institutions interested in international understanding and activities.
It supports and/or sponsors programs that seek to respond to the
international needs and interests of the community.