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DIVISION OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

 

Dr. Michael Gold-Biss, Assistant Vice President
for International Programs

Ms. Jannet Garcia, Director, Office of International Education

Mr. David E. VerMilyea, Director, International Student Services

Ms. Lola Orellano-Perez, Director, International Language Institute

 

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

The Office of International Education (OIE) develops, coordinates, and promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from Texas A&M International University. Study abroad programs vary from short-term summer programs led by TAMIU professors, to semester and year long programs offered through partner schools or affiliated study abroad organizations. These programs are available in various countries around the world, and are open to students from all majors. Eligible students may qualify for Federal Aid and scholarships to finance their study abroad program. OIE provides advising to all A&M International students who are interested in participating in a study abroad program, including program selection, pre-departure orientation, visa requirements and procedures, financial aid, housing assistance, transfer of credits, and re-entry information. The office also sells the International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which offers various travel and accommodation discounts to eligible students.

Office of International Education
Texas A & M International University
Pellegrino Hall, Room 302
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, Texas 78041-1900, U.S.A
(956) 362-2565 Fax: (956) 362-2279

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

The University recognizes that international students on this campus bring with them both special resources and special needs. The increased international awareness which they create is important to the entire academic community. At the same time, the University wants each student to have the best possible educational and personal experience while in the U.S. To achiece these objectives, the International Student Adviser is located in the Department of International Student Services on the third floor of Pellegrino Hall, room 301. This office offers a variety of services to international students. These include academic direction, vocational and education direction, assitance with immigration regulations and the community, and coordination of services provided by Admissions, Financial Aid, Business, Housing and Registar's Offices.

International Student Services
Texas A & M International University
Pellegrino Hall, Room 301
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, Texas 78041-1900, U.S.A
(956) 362-2282 Fax: (956) 362-2279

THE INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

The International Language Institute (ILI) offers intensive language instruction in English as a second language, and in Spanish, Italian, French, Japanese, Mandarin, and Arabic as a foreign language. This program is designed to meet the needs of individuals interested in preparing for social/professional growth in these languages or for those preparing for academic course work in the United States. Applicants must be 18 years or older or high school graduates.

The ILI offers six intensive levels of English as a Second Language (ESL).The higher levels, 4, 5, and 6, can be taken for academic credit through the General University Department. These courses are given in intensive format (2 months) or the semi-intensive format (4 months). Each course consists of 160 hours of class time and additional work in the multimedia lab. Students who complete level 6 with a "B" or better are exempt from the TOEFL requirement when applying for admission at Texas A & M International University. The Michigan Placement Test is used to evaluate student level.

International Language Institute
Texas A & M International University
Pellegrino Hall, Room 302
5201 University Boulevard
Laredo, Texas 78041-1900, U.S.A.
(956) 326-2136 Fax: (956) 326-2909

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