Center for Global Engagement jmu.edu/global What services are provided? The Center for Global Engagement offers a wide array of study abroad programs, support for our international students and scholars on campus, as well as providing opportunity for international
research and collaboration amongst the faculty. International Student and Scholar Services: ISSS provides support and services to JMU’s international community by
• Offering programs to enhance the stay of international students and scholars, including social activities, support for adjustment and culture shock, academic assistance and help navigating JMU. • Advising and assistance with immigration matters pertinent to JMU students, scholars, faculty, and staff. • Offering educational programs to the entire campus community highlighting the numerous cultures represented on campus and to increase awareness of cultures not currently represented. Peace Corps Prep Program: Did you know that JMU was selected by the Peace Corps to host a Peace Corps Prep Program? Not many colleges have the opportunity to prepare students for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service. Once students successfully complete the Peace Corps Prep program, they will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Peace Corps. Since the agency’s founding in 1961, around 570+ alumni from JMU have served abroad as Peace Corps volunteers. Study Abroad With over 50 countries to select from, there is a suitable program to meet our students global learning needs. Dukes are offered semester-long, short-term, exchange programs, and more! Study Abroad is an excellent way to get credit for coursework while experiencing an incredible new country and culture. Courses taken on any JMU program will count back towards your degree. • Study Abroad advisors help link students to programs that best fit their academic and personal needs. • We will prepare students for their study abroad program with pre-departure orientations regarding health and safety, culture shock, passports and visas, insurance, checklists, etc. • Financial Aid may be applied to a study abroad program, but students should speak with an advisor in Financial Aid about specific details. There are also several JMU scholarships available to students of merit and/or need.
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