International Programs
The Office of International Programs (OIP) is designed to build a campus-wide global perspective through academic exchange programs that foster service and intercultural awareness. Students may study abroad, conduct research, or participate in faculty led service-learning trips. ECSU is committed to building and managing partnerships with universities around the world, creating opportunities for students to participate in global learning, and expanding the presence of international students and faculty on campus.
ECSU has a Global Education Center that is housed on the first floor of the Gilchrist Building. The OIP sponsors workshops and lectures through the Center. The Center is also a place where students and faculty can visit to participate in webinars sponsored through various organizations and universities throughout the US and abroad.
The mission of the OIP is to provide all students (undergraduate and graduate) with a pathway for international learning experiences in order to increase intercultural understanding. For further information, contact Dr. Andre Stevenson in the Office of International Programs at (252) 335-3678 in the STEM Complex, Room 327. You may also visit the website:
Study Abroad Program
The OIP partnered with the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) and the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship programs. Established in 1947, CIEE is the oldest international exchange and study abroad program in the US which offers exchange programs, internships, scholarships, and grants to students who wish to study or intern in any part of the world. The Gilman Scholarship was established in 2000 through the US Department of State and offers up to $8,000 in scholarships to students who study abroad for a minimum of three weeks during any academic term. ECSU continues to have successes whereby students receive funding and study abroad through both organizations.
Study abroad is affordable. Financial aid, including scholarships and grants through CIEE, Gilman, and other organizations may be used to pay for study abroad. For further information, contact the Office of International Programs at (252) 335-3678 in the STEM Complex, Room 327. You may also visit the website:
http//www.ecsu.edu/academics/programs/international.index.cfm.