The Center for International Affairs & Programs is a division of the Office of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management. CIAP fosters global cooperation and articulation linkages that augment overall campus internationalization. The CIAP office is a “one stop shopping model” for international students and overseas programs. The CIAP office is an integral partner in campus-wide internationalization
initiatives. CIAP serves as liaison and ombudsman between the university and international students, global partners, federal government, public and private agencies, and the surrounding community. Admission
The CIAP office serves as the first point of contact for prospective international students; processes admission materials and evaluates secondary school credentials; and issues immigration documents and pre-departure information as appropriate. Immigration
CIAP offers immigration counseling to international students, faculty and staff of Grambling State University. CIAP coordinates the Department of Homeland Security SEVIS database and complies with the United States Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) as it pertains to F-1, J-1 and M-1 nonimmigrant visas. Programming & Services
CIAP coordinates with campus partners to offer internationally focused educational and social activities to promote cross cultural awareness. CIAP also hosts the annual International Food & Culture Celebration to showcase campus diversity. In addition, several immigration workshops are offered throughout the year for international students. Retention
CIAP is committed to providing all necessary services for international students to excel personally, academically and professionally. We monitor students’ academic performance and offer referral services to resources available on campus, such as departmental tutoring, English speaking partners, student counseling service center, and career services center. Our objective is to assist international students through the academic and cultural transition process to ultimately graduate from GSU! Study Abroad
CIAP assists American and international students alike who wish to spend a semester or year abroad. Grambling State University, through the University of Louisiana System (ULS), enjoys an exchange program with Pôle Universitaire Léonard de Vinci in France. Students may also be eligible to participate in non-affiliated accredited study abroad programs.
