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2011-2012 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 35
International Student Services
and Programs
International Community
California State University, Fresno
enjoys a large international student
community. Our multicultural staff
is committed to international student
success, as stated in our mission
statement. We provide a supportive
environment that allows students to
make the most of their educational
experience.
International Student
Services and Programs
Our international admissions staff
will process your application for
admission. The program sends
inter national students information
regarding arrival in the United States,
visa and immigration, housing in the
Fresno area, and registration after stu-dents
are admitted. After arrival, the
staff guides students through orienta-tion.
International students may need
to enroll in English courses offered by
the Linguistics Department during
their fi rst semester. Visit our website
for the latest information. (See top of
this page.)
Learn about Americans by making
friends with families through our
International Friendship Program.
Enjoy recreational activities with
fellow classmates by participating in
trips and activities.
Opportunities
Share your country and culture
with the Fresno community and the
Fresno State campus by speaking to
small groups through the Interna-tional
Coffee Hour series.
Join an international club or any of
the 200 other organizations avail-able
on campus. Participate in and
enjoy the varied cultural programs
during the year, such as International
Culture Night.
The international student services
staff members take a personal interest
in helping you adjust to the academic
environment and resolve personal
concerns, such as fi nancial assistance,
immigration matters, and personal
needs. Agency and foreign govern-ment-
sponsored students participate
in our Sponsored Student Program.
International Student Services and Programs
Student Affairs, Joyal Administration, Room 256
559.278.2782 • 559.278.2409 (Admissions)
Dr. Lucia Hammar, Director
www.csufresno.edu/issp
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide student-centered programs of the highest quality for
international students, staff, and faculty at California State University, Fresno.
We are committed to
• providing a warm and informative welcome to international students and recognizing
their importance and their contributions to the campus and the Fresno community;
• providing appropriate services and assistance to international students so they do not
face challenges alone;
• working with international students to assist with their adjustment and understanding
of their new environment in a comfortable setting where they have opportunities and
encouragement to pursue their dreams, be involved in the university community, and
have their efforts recognized;
• encouraging international students to ask questions and offer suggestions while we
address their concerns with respect, reassurance, and understanding;
• serving as a resource to faculty and staff to facilitate international exchange, enhance
cross-cultural communication, and support international endeavors;
• providing information to prospective students and parents about the university and the
quality of available educational experiences that enhance and promote the continued
fl ow of students from nations around the world; and
• offering our friendship today and tomorrow as we work together to dream and build
a better world.
We offer you good weather, a reason-able
cost of living, and excellent selec-tions
in undergraduate and graduate
academic programs. We care about
your development as a whole person;
we want your stay in the United
States to be worthwhile. We believe
your experience and involvement in
the United States will enrich your
life, as well as our university. We look
forward to sharing this experience
with you.
Object Description
| Title | 2011-12 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 2011-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | Page 035 |
| Full Text Search | 2011-2012 California State University, Fresno General Catalog 35 International Student Services and Programs International Community California State University, Fresno enjoys a large international student community. Our multicultural staff is committed to international student success, as stated in our mission statement. We provide a supportive environment that allows students to make the most of their educational experience. International Student Services and Programs Our international admissions staff will process your application for admission. The program sends inter national students information regarding arrival in the United States, visa and immigration, housing in the Fresno area, and registration after stu-dents are admitted. After arrival, the staff guides students through orienta-tion. International students may need to enroll in English courses offered by the Linguistics Department during their fi rst semester. Visit our website for the latest information. (See top of this page.) Learn about Americans by making friends with families through our International Friendship Program. Enjoy recreational activities with fellow classmates by participating in trips and activities. Opportunities Share your country and culture with the Fresno community and the Fresno State campus by speaking to small groups through the Interna-tional Coffee Hour series. Join an international club or any of the 200 other organizations avail-able on campus. Participate in and enjoy the varied cultural programs during the year, such as International Culture Night. The international student services staff members take a personal interest in helping you adjust to the academic environment and resolve personal concerns, such as fi nancial assistance, immigration matters, and personal needs. Agency and foreign govern-ment- sponsored students participate in our Sponsored Student Program. International Student Services and Programs Student Affairs, Joyal Administration, Room 256 559.278.2782 • 559.278.2409 (Admissions) Dr. Lucia Hammar, Director www.csufresno.edu/issp Mission Statement Our mission is to provide student-centered programs of the highest quality for international students, staff, and faculty at California State University, Fresno. We are committed to • providing a warm and informative welcome to international students and recognizing their importance and their contributions to the campus and the Fresno community; • providing appropriate services and assistance to international students so they do not face challenges alone; • working with international students to assist with their adjustment and understanding of their new environment in a comfortable setting where they have opportunities and encouragement to pursue their dreams, be involved in the university community, and have their efforts recognized; • encouraging international students to ask questions and offer suggestions while we address their concerns with respect, reassurance, and understanding; • serving as a resource to faculty and staff to facilitate international exchange, enhance cross-cultural communication, and support international endeavors; • providing information to prospective students and parents about the university and the quality of available educational experiences that enhance and promote the continued fl ow of students from nations around the world; and • offering our friendship today and tomorrow as we work together to dream and build a better world. We offer you good weather, a reason-able cost of living, and excellent selec-tions in undergraduate and graduate academic programs. We care about your development as a whole person; we want your stay in the United States to be worthwhile. We believe your experience and involvement in the United States will enrich your life, as well as our university. We look forward to sharing this experience with you. |
