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The Department of French and Francophone Studies
Graduate Handbook

International Students at Penn State

The Office of International Programs and the International Lounge are located in 222 Boucke Building. There are approximately 2,000 international students from more than 100 countries studying at the various University campuses. Approximately 80 percent of these students are enrolled in graduate programs.

Services of the Office of International Students and Scholars, a division of the Office of International Programs, include assistance with immigration regulations and tax information; academic, financial, and personal counseling; emergency loans; billing for sponsored students; assistance in dealing with embassies, consulates, and sponsoring agencies; special orientation programs; mail service; housing information; job and travel information; home country employment information; an international student newsletter; advising international student organizations; and sponsoring intercultural activities.

The presence of international students greatly enhances the diverse climate that benefits everyone in the University community. To get involved with international activities, students should contact the Office of International Programs.

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