International Engineering Programs

Penn State is a global university educating students from around the world. The mission of the Penn State International Engineering Programs (IEP) is to further connections between Penn State domestic students and Penn State students from abroad, so both can create and benefit from meaningful interactions. We strive for graduating students who have a global mindset and are globally and culturally competent. We believe that international students are vital to the intellectual life of the University and to its education, research, and diversity mission. We are here to support the College of Engineering international students’ journey at Penn State and promote cross-cultural sharing and understanding among all of our students.

IEP partners with various units at the college- and University-level to enhance opportunities for international student development. Get involved and strengthen your success with International Engineering Programs!

Penn State offers endless resources to support our linguistically and culturally diverse students in academic and cultural adjustments. We want you to succeed academically and stay well physically, mentally, and emotionally.

A list of Penn State student resources can be found here. Below are some of the important student resources, services, and programs that Penn State students from abroad can benefit from:

• Directorate of International Students and Scholar Advising: Offers services and advice on visa and immigration papers.
• Engineering Advising Center: Advisers are on hand to help you choose classes, figure out your path to graduation, and answer any questions you have along the way.
• Center for Engineering Outreach and Inclusion – Student Research: Promotes opportunities for undergraduate students in the College of Engineering to experience research.
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Engineering Career Resources: Provides career advising for students.
• Engineering Library
• Engineering Peer Advising Leaders (EPALS): EPALS are a cohort of upper-class College of Engineering students who offer technical and advising support to first- and second-year students who are exploring majors within the College of Engineering.
• English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center: Offers workshops that focus on interacting in American English, including cultural information, conversational, academic, and professional English.
• Free Student Wellness Services: Offers services for healthy relationships and sexual health, nutrition/healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, and stress (relaxation and time management).
• Global Programs Community Engagement Programs: Conversation Partners Program, Annual Tax Workshops, and International Speakers Bureau
• Penn State Student Engagement Network: Connects students with curricular and co-curricular opportunities such as research, student organization involvement, community leadership, study abroad, internships, arts and performances, and more.

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