About Special Programs for Global Engagement

The Office of International Initiatives Special Programs for Global Engagement offers a range of programs for students, scholars, and faculty that focus on cultural immersion, English proficiency, and field specific learning.

Faculty and scholars can engage with OII through programs such as the Faculty Mentoring or Faculty Cohort Training. The faculty programs provide opportunities for participants to engage in academic activities including: research, teaching in an U.S. classroom, class observations, syllabi development and enhancement, course evaluation, lab training, and language enhancement.

Programming for international students aims to immerse participants in U.S. culture and enable them to experience U.S higher education. Georgia State Students are also encouraged to take part in classes, workshops, and excursions with their international peers to gain global competency skills through cross-cultural learning.

OII works in close collaboration with on campus and community partners to ensure students, faculty, and scholars can achieve their goals through strategic programming.

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Summer Sessions

Join us for an opportunity to live and study in the dynamic city of Atlanta and experience engaging cultural activities. Summer Sessions features two dynamic tracks allowing students focus on English or Robotics. 

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Summer Institute

The Summer Institute is a 4-week global program that offers students the opportunity to experience American higher education and culture. Students live in on-campus housing and attend Georgia State classes. 

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Faculty Programs

As part of its efforts to internationalize the campus and establish its global presence, Georgia State University offers targeted professional development programs ranging from month long to a year round duration for visiting scholars. The University also offers faculty programs during the summer that include housing. 

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