If you are...
- an International student who would like to receive your degree from UNCP,
- an exchange student coming to experience UNCP for a semester or a year,
- a visiting scholar invited to teach a course/ complete research at UNCP or a UNCP scholar wishing to teach/research internationally,
- international faculty and staff,
- a faculty, staff member or department interested in developing a short term study abroad trip for course credit,
- a current UNCP student who would like to study abroad,
- or someone seeking to develop and enhance their English language proficiencies
UNCP's Office of Global Engagement supports and welcomes you!
International Students & Scholars
Study Abroad
International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) - Semester/Year
Faculty Led Programs - Short term,Course Credit
Global Engagement's Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Vision
Our Vision is to prepare our students for the complexity of a changing world by fostering cross-cultural competence and encouraging global citizenship. We accomplish this vision through tailoring individualized experiences beginning at the campus, extending to the region, and connecting to the global community.
Mission
The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) promotes UNCP abroad, supports international degree-seeking and exchange students, and administers cooperative degree and non-degree agreements with a number of partners. OGE also creates, offers, and manages Study Abroad opportunities throughout the globe while offering students and parents support. OGE oversees the English Language Institute (ELI), which provides English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction, and OGE creates opportunities for student engagement with the local community.
Core Values
- To provide accurate and thorough guidance on immigration, study abroad and other services associated with the GE office.
- To provide timely and efficient communication.
- To collaborate with other UNCP units to ensure holistic service to students, faculty and staff and the community.
- To provide high levels of customer service to ensure quality.
- To create opportunities for growth, engagement and outreach.