About Us
| The Office of International Programs promotes international education
at IU South Bend and strives to foster international understanding
and awareness on campus and within the community. International programs currently includes two main fields, one is International curriculum and overseas study. In the International curriculum, students can select their minors and take certificate programs that cover studies of various areas of the world. We also internationalize the IU South Bend curriculum and to inform faculty about international grants
and Fulbright opportunities. Students can also learn |
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and study international programs y by joining an oversea study program in spring, summer and fall semester.
International Curriculum
International programs sponsors a minor and a certificate in International Studies and helps to coordinate and promote world language and area study programs. See more
Overseas Study
International Programs coordinates faculty-led overseas study to many parts of the globe, three semester exchange programs, and can assist with students who wish to participate in any of over 70 IU overseas study experiences. See more
Director of International Programs, Scott Sernau
Our Spring Semester ended with a flurry of activity. We had one of the largest International Food Fests ever in total participation and amazing diversity of food and talent. We also had an international student dance team for the Dance Marathon and farewell activities for our graduating international students as well as for our visiting Fulbright Scholar, Nimrod Luz. We are already planning another year of activities... See more
Learning and Growing
The world is changing faster than we could have imagined! These days moving up in the world requires stepping out of the familiar to connect with new places and new ideas. International Programs opens doors and opens minds with new experiences, new courses, and a new vision. Students in any academic program find they benefit from engaging the world and its people and cultures. See what other students' have experienced and learn more about International Programs. See more.
A World of Opportunities
In the IU South Bend overseas exchange programs, we offer three overseas student exchange programs providing our students with the chance to live and study with host-country students while taking classes at a partner university in Germany,Northern Ireland, and France. See more.
We are also one of the members of IU Overseas Study Programs, IU's Office of Overseas Study facilitates the study abroad experiences of more than 1,500 students on all eight IU campuses. You can choose from 70 overseas programs in 15 languages and in 31 countries. Contact the Office of Overseas Study for more information.
International Student Services
The Office of International Student Services (OISS) is the first stop for international students and scholars interested in studying and teaching at IU South Bend. Visit the OISS Web site for more information on how to apply for admission, obtain your visa, pay for your education, and make the most of your time at IU South Bend.
International Student Organization (ISO)
The ISO’s chief purposes are to promote awareness for a multicultural campus, to educate fellow stu-dents through sharing cultural diversity, and encourage interaction between members and the community. The ISO also offers social and cultural opportunities to Indiana University South Bend’s international students. To know more about ISO, please see http://www.iusb.edu/~iso/
