About the oIP

The Office of International Programs is committed to the principle that international experiences and perspectives are essential to any undergraduate and graduate education. The mission of the oIP is to promise and encourage a critical awareness of world issues; a knowledge of and an appreciation for other cultures, languages, and belief systems; a sense of global community; and a commitment to engagement at the international level, that we may educate active and responsible global citizens. To this end, the oIP is commited to providing, supporting, and facilitating international experiences for students, faculty, and staff at JMU and abroad.