Study Abroad

STUDY ABROAD

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The Office of Global Affairs (OGA) helps prepare Rockford University students, faculty and community constituents for active participation in a rapidly changing global society by internationalizing our campus and curriculum, facilitating experiential learning opportunities, and developing our international partnerships to achieve Rockford University’s strategic objectives.

Mission Statement of the Office of Global Affairs

Create a supportive and interactive learning environment that celebrates multiculturalism by bringing all of Rockford University’s diverse student body together, in such a way that the academic as well as extra-curricular experiences of all students are enhanced and enjoyed.

Services provided by the OGA:

• Assist both U.S. and international students in realizing their dreams of studying abroad
• Provide services related to U.S. immigration regulations
• Offer international student orientation
• Provide international student academic advising and support
• Assist with tax preparation for international students
• Provide translation and interpretation referrals

Core Values of the Office of Global Affairs

• “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain
• “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine
• Enable everyone to have the opportunity to experience traveling abroad.

Study Abroad Exchange Programs

To apply for any of our Study Abroad programs, please fill out our Study Abroad Application

For information on how to apply for a US Passport

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/apply.html

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University of Skövde
Sweden Program

 

 

University of Santiago de Compostela
Spain Program

 

 

Kobe College
Japan Program

 

 

Regent’s University
United Kingdom Program

 

Short-Term Programs 

 

France Program

 

Italy Program

 

Chile Program