Graduate School

Graduate international students have a variety of campus resources available to promote their success and well-being. Some of the available resources include:

• IEP Workshops: Supports international students who do not yet meet English language proficiency requirements.
• International Student & Scholar Services: Assists international students with obtaining a social security number, authorizes CPT and OPT employment, and helps students remain in good standing for immigration purposes.
• Career Development Center: Offers professional resources for all students, and assists international students through the CPT application process.
• ACCESS: Provides curricular and co-curricular accommodations for learners with major life impairments
• Health Services: Provides health, laboratory, and pharmacy services to all students
• Counseling Services: Aids students in the maintenance of their mental health through short-term counseling assistance and other resources
• International Hospitality Program: Seeks to promote mutually rewarding relationships between American families and SIUE international students
• Cougar Cupboard: Offers free food and toiletry essential items to help fight food insecurity
• International Student Council: Serves as a resource for international students to socialize with other international students and to establish new friendships
• TANDEM: Facilitates language learning between American and international students
• Global Ambassador Program: Aims to facilitate a smooth transition to life in the US for international students through a buddy system
• International Student Associations: Diverse student-led associations are active on campus.