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Welcoming International Students to Your Campus

Welcoming an international student to Penn State can be rewarding, not only to the student, but also to the hosting campus and to domestic students who benefit from contact with another culture. However, the logistics of bringing an international student to campus can be complicated, with federal requirements that must be followed. The University Office of Global Programs (UOGP) is here to help you through the process and to ensure that the student's needs are met as well as Penn State requirements and federal regulations.

The following resources will help you navigate your way through the process and ensure that your international student has a good start to his or her academic career at Penn State: