Mission Statement

The Office of International Programs is the student's link between Chicago State University and the world. Born out of the university's mission to "produce graduates who are responsible, discerning and informed global citizens with a commitment to lifelong learning and service", the OIP serves the entire campus by raising the level of international studies through study abroad opportunities, language enhancements and cultural enrichment.

OIP creates an environment that encourages students who are developing a growing interest in internationalism, and supports those international students whose intellectual quests have led them to CSU. Additionally, the OIP fosters opportunities for faculty to engage students in intellectual and innovative global knowledge from perspectives that transcend disciplines.