The Center is a resource for students, faculty, staff, and the community. It promotes
the university's commitment to inclusion by providing high-quality academic and experiential
opportunities, both abroad and at home.
The Center for Global & Intercultural Engagement provides leadership and support for
international and multicultural studies and student services along with related co-curricular
and extra-curricular programming. It is comprised of the following departments.
Office for Global Engagement
- Advances UVU's presence and prestige in the international community
- Coordinates Study Abroad (Global Academic Programming) and registers International Travel for University Business
- Creates opportunities for students for engaged learning and regional economic development
through event like: Global Spotlight, Diplomatic Conference and Dignitary Vists.
- Helps UVU students become globally competent graduates
International Student Services
- Recruits, retains, supports, and graduates international students. ISS staff advise
the International Student Council, manage international student financial aid, and
organize internationally themed activities.
- Provides visa information, employment consultation, and academic advisement for UVU's
international students
Multicultural Student Services
- Offer resources for advancement as well as leadership opportunities to current and
potential students
- Recognize, validate, embrace, share, and celebrate the group and individual characteristics
of our students
- Empower students to effectively navigate different paths for success
- Invite potential students, particularly those from historically underrepresented populations,
to enjoy the benefits of engaging as UVU students
- Provide advising and other support services to guide students through their educational
journey toward program and/or goal completion
