Our Mission

Office of International Programs

Learn more about our mission, vision, strategic goals, and what we do each year to meet them.

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MISSION

The Office of International Programs (OIP) fosters cross-cultural understanding through high-impact learning and community engagement in support of CSU’s land grant mission.

VISION

The Office of International Programs will be the hub and catalyst for the comprehensive internationalization of CSU.

WHAT WE DO:

International Programs supports campus internationalization by:  

  • Encouraging students, staff, and faculty to experience and understand diverse cultures and themselves through international experiences.  
  • Organizing classroom-based, programmatic, and experiential activities, both on campus and abroad, to provide CSU and broader communities with meaningful international and intercultural educational experiences.  
  • Promoting CSU’s unique opportunities to international audiences, offering personalized enrollment guidance and support to foster a diverse and inclusive community. 
  • Providing quality English language instruction, intercultural learning experiences, and support services for those interested in personal, professional, or academic growth through a variety of innovative programs and opportunities. 
  • Providing comprehensive advising, programming, and immigration services to support international students from arrival through graduation (and beyond) to ensure success in every aspect of their educational journey.   
  • Providing comprehensive support for J-1 scholars and offering employment-based immigration services to support departments hiring international faculty and staff. 
  • Supporting the international activities of CSU colleges, departments, and faculty by facilitating joint research initiatives, international exchanges, and other collaborative activities worldwide.  

strategic goals:

  1. Provide meaningful services and programs to the campus community to enhance campus internationalization
  2. Develop a sustainable resource base for OIP
  3. Create a high-functioning, supportive, and equitable workplace
  4. Enhance student mobility, increasing both the number and diversity of participants and the services provided to them


1,479 international students
representing 108 total countries


Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Japan, Mexico
Top 5 countries for education abroad


CSU Named a Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars
2021-2022 & 2022-2023


India, China, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman
Top 5 sending countries for international students