Center for International Studies and Programs

International Student Association
Spring Formal April 21, 2007

International Student Association
trip to Niagara Falls, Fall 2006

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Turkey

Pagoda, southern China

Student at Citadel, Cairo Egypt

Tamil man, Chingleput, India

Laughing Girl Mahlibalipurum, India

Teenage girls, Odessa, Ukraine

Madrassa, Penang, Malaysia

Schoolgirls, southern China

Pyramids, Egypt
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Students from our intensive English Language
Institute enjoying the YSU campus
The CISP is now located on the first
floor of Jones Hall
..........2007-2008 tuition and fees for YSU International Graduate Students cut by 40%...........2007-2008 tuition and fees for YSU International Graduate Students cut by 40% ..........2007-2008 tuition and fees for YSU International Graduate Students cut by 40%
We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls.
— Anais Nin, writer
I can think of no more valuable asset to our country than the
friendship offuture world leaders who have been educated here.
—Colin Powell , former U.S. Secretary of State

Welcome to the Center for International Studies and Programs! The Center is an integral part of the Academic Affairs Division of YSU. We strive to serve as a focal point for the university’s many international initiatives, including international exchange agreements, faculty international development, and matters of international policy. In particular, the Center is responsible for the following programs and services:

  • International Student and Scholar Programs, including recruitment, orientation, support services, and activities, as well as compliance with federal regulations concerning international students and scholars

  • Study Abroad Programs, including advising students on the countless opportunities to add an international dimension to their YSU educational experiences

  • English Language Institute, offering English as a Second Language classes to students preparing to enroll in an academic program, as well as for members of the Youngstown community who desire to improve their fluency in English

Please use the navigation bar on the left to explore our many programs and services described in these web pages.

Instructional costs for Graduate International cut by 40%! The cost for international students to enroll in graduate-level classes at Youngstown State University has been significantly reduced under a plan approved by the YSU Board of Trustees. Like most public universities in the U.S., YSU charges international students (and other out-of-state students) a tuition surcharge. At YSU, this surcharge dropped from $244.29 per credit in 2006-2007 to just $8.34 per credit beginning in the 2007-2008 academic year. As a result, the cost for international students to enroll in graduate-level classes at YSU is 40 percent lower beginning in fall semester 2007.
NEW!

International Student Orientation Schedule

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Nineteen international students from nine countries recieved degrees in cemmencement ceremonies on May 19th, including (left to right) Nana Osei Bonsu, Monica Wibuana, and Frank Appiah.

The Spring issue of YSU World is now available.

Please Go Away–Study Abroad Fair Wednesday, October 22th 2008!
Number of YSU Students
Studying Abroad Doubles
158 YSU students went abroad this year as part of their academic programs, up from 73 the previous year. Even more striking is that the number of students on individualized programs–those enrolling in overseas program for a summer term, semester, or academic year–more than tripled from 9 to 32 students, and spring term rose by more than 600% over the previous year.
International Alumni Network
Please be sure to join the YSU International Alumni Network, an online community to help promote on-going communication among YSU’s international alumni and with the university. Details are at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/YSU_IAA/join
Resch Foundation gives
$40K for Study Abroad Opportunities
Students with significant financial need can still pursue a study abroad program through the generosity of the Resch foundation. Grants are a minimum of $2,000 and can pay for the entire study abroad program, which will put international study well in reach of Pell-eligible students.
Popular activities for international students include the YSU International Friend-Family Dinner (above left) and intramural soccer (above right).

YSU Academic Programs with an International Dimension
(click on the program for more )
International Student Organizations at YSU
(click here for contact information for all YSU student organizations).
Africana Studies Program
Center for Islamic Studies
Center for Working Class Studies
Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Global Education Program
International Study Tours through the Williamson College of Business Administration
Judaic and Holocaust Studies
Peace and Conflict Studies		 African Student Union
Indian International Student Organization
Indian National Student Association
International Student Association
Latino American Organization
Lebanese Student Association
Los Buenos Vecinos (Spanish Club)
Mid-East Awareness Organization
Muslim Student Association
Pakistan Student Association
Pan African Student Union
Phi Beta Delta International Honorary
United Nations Association USA

 

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