International Education & Student Exchange Programs

Center for International Education

The Center for International Education (CIE) provides a range of services to international students and scholars that are designed to facilitate their transition to a new environment and to optimize their educational opportunities while at Cal State East Bay. These services include:

1. pre-departure advising
2. orientation for new students
3. assistance in understanding and complying with University rules and regulations
4. counseling designed to help students adjust to life in the USA
5. advice on relevant immigration regulations
6. guidance for students regarding legal employment while in student status
7. referrals for on-campus support services
8. workshops on topics of special interest to international students.

Study Abroad Programs

The study abroad opportunities offered through California State University, East Bay allow Cal State East Bay students to study overseas for one semester or academic year and earn academic credit towards their degree. The experience leads to personal growth and acquisition of valuable skills, such as language fluency and cross-cultural understanding. Financial aid (except Work-Study) may apply, and study abroad scholarships are available.

• CSU International Programs: Students can study abroad for a full academic year through the CSU system. 
• Bilateral Programs: Bilateral exchange programs are one-to-one exchanges with another university overseas. Program length varies from one semester to a full academic year.
• International Student Exchange Program (ISEP): Through ISEP, students have the opportunity to study in over 120 study sites around the world for a semester or a full academic year.
• Summer London Program: The British Documentary Experience is a study abroad program designed to give Communication major, as well as, non-major undergraduate students a practical and powerful educational opportunity to study the history and practice of documentary film making in the United Kingdom.

National Student Exchange Program

Cal State East Bay students can study at another university in the United States or Canada through the National Student Exchange Program (NSE). NSE offers study opportunities in diverse university settings and provides access to a wide array of courses and programs. Students may use financial aid. Coursework applies to their degree.

For additional information on the Center for International Education’s services or the programs listed above contact:

Center for International Education
SF 102
Tel: (510) 885-2880; Fax: (510) 885-2787
Email: cie@csueastbay.edu
Web: www.csueastbay.edu/CIE