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International Student
Services and Programs
International Student Services and Programs
Studenl Affairs
Joyal Administration, Rnom 211
(209) 278-2782 • FAX: (209) 278-7879
hllpJ/www.csufrcsno.edulis.o;;p
Carol B. Munshower, Director-
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide the highest quality services
to intanational students, staff. andfaculty
at California State Univasity. Fresno.
We are committed:
• to providing a warm and informative welcome to international students,
recognizing their importance and their contributions to the campus and
the Fresno community;
• to providing appropriate services and assistance to international students
so they do not face challenges alone;
• to workingwirh international students to build a horne away from home
where they have opportunity and encouragement to pursue their dreams,
be involved in the university community and have their efforts recognized;
• to encouraging international students to ask questions and offer
suggestions while we do our utmost to address their concerns with
respect, reassurances. and understanding;
• to serving as a resource to faculty and staff to facilitate international
exchange, enhance cross-cultural communication and support
international endeavors; and
• to offering our friendship today and tomorrow as we work together to
dream and build a better world.
International Community
California State University, Fresno
enjoys a large international srudcnr
community. Our muhicultural staff
is commincd co international student
success. as stated in our mission
s[aremem. We provide a comfonable
environment that allows students to
make the most of their educational
experience.
International Student Services
and Programs
The program sends international
students information regarding
arrival in the United States, visa and
immigration. housing in the Fresno
area, and registration after scudenrs
are admitted. After arrival, the staff
guides students through several
mandatory preregistration workshops.
post-admission English
testing. and registration. International
students may need to enroll in
English as a Second Language
courses during their flrst semester or
a course in American culture and
sociecy. (See Inurnational Programs
under the Special Programs section.)
Visit our Web address. (See top of
this page.)
International staff will assist you in
obtaining housing. An American
family or a student from your
country can meet you at the airport
when you fi rst arrive and provide
some short-stay emergency housing.
Learn about Americans by making
friends with families through Ouf
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 C<1.mpus by speaking to
small groups through our Speaker's
Program and Exploring Global
Divetsity - International Coffee
Hour series.
Join the many international clubs or
any of the 200 other organizations
available on campus. Participate in
and enjoy the varied cultural
programs during the year, such as
International Week, International
Culture Night. Mooncake Festival,
Malaysia Night, and other national
day celebrations.
Learn about travel around the
United States by using our Resource
Cenrer. A computer terminal is also
available for electronic mail.
The foreign student advisers take a
personal interest in helping you
adjust ro the academic environment
and resolve your own personal
concerns, such as financial assistance.
immigration matters, and personal
needs. Agency- and foreign government-
sponsored students partjcipate
in OUf Sponsored Student Program.
We offer you more than good
weather, a reasonable cost of living.
and excellent selections 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
weH as aUf universi~. We look
forward to sharing this experience
with you. $:-
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Object Description
| Title | 1998-99 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 1998-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
Description
| Title | Page 035 |
| Full Text Search | International Student Services and Programs International Student Services and Programs Studenl Affairs Joyal Administration, Rnom 211 (209) 278-2782 • FAX: (209) 278-7879 hllpJ/www.csufrcsno.edulis.o;;p Carol B. Munshower, Director- Mission Statement Our mission is to provide the highest quality services to intanational students, staff. andfaculty at California State Univasity. Fresno. We are committed: • to providing a warm and informative welcome to international students, recognizing their importance and their contributions to the campus and the Fresno community; • to providing appropriate services and assistance to international students so they do not face challenges alone; • to workingwirh international students to build a horne away from home where they have opportunity and encouragement to pursue their dreams, be involved in the university community and have their efforts recognized; • to encouraging international students to ask questions and offer suggestions while we do our utmost to address their concerns with respect, reassurances. and understanding; • to serving as a resource to faculty and staff to facilitate international exchange, enhance cross-cultural communication and support international endeavors; and • to offering our friendship today and tomorrow as we work together to dream and build a better world. International Community California State University, Fresno enjoys a large international srudcnr community. Our muhicultural staff is commincd co international student success. as stated in our mission s[aremem. We provide a comfonable environment that allows students to make the most of their educational experience. International Student Services and Programs The program sends international students information regarding arrival in the United States, visa and immigration. housing in the Fresno area, and registration after scudenrs are admitted. After arrival, the staff guides students through several mandatory preregistration workshops. post-admission English testing. and registration. International students may need to enroll in English as a Second Language courses during their flrst semester or a course in American culture and sociecy. (See Inurnational Programs under the Special Programs section.) Visit our Web address. (See top of this page.) International staff will assist you in obtaining housing. An American family or a student from your country can meet you at the airport when you fi rst arrive and provide some short-stay emergency housing. Learn about Americans by making friends with families through Ouf 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 C<1.mpus by speaking to small groups through our Speaker's Program and Exploring Global Divetsity - International Coffee Hour series. Join the many international clubs or any of the 200 other organizations available on campus. Participate in and enjoy the varied cultural programs during the year, such as International Week, International Culture Night. Mooncake Festival, Malaysia Night, and other national day celebrations. Learn about travel around the United States by using our Resource Cenrer. A computer terminal is also available for electronic mail. The foreign student advisers take a personal interest in helping you adjust ro the academic environment and resolve your own personal concerns, such as financial assistance. immigration matters, and personal needs. Agency- and foreign government- sponsored students partjcipate in OUf Sponsored Student Program. We offer you more than good weather, a reasonable cost of living. and excellent selections 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 weH as aUf universi~. We look forward to sharing this experience with you. $:- 35 |
