Welcome


WELCOME TO THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES

The goal of the International Student Services office is to ensure that international students enrolled at MTSU along with their spouses who come from around the world have the best experience possible while studying in the United States. Our office does its level best to provide comprehensive services and a support system to its students and their spouses in order to enhance their efforts in achieving their personal, cultural and professional goals.

International Student Services strives to create an environment conducive for a smooth transition to the American educational system by developing programming that fosters a social and cultural life in a new and unfamiliar setting. Students have the opportunity to meet with our personal one-on-one to discuss issues in any area of their concern as it relates to their adjustment to the American campus and community life.

Programs and services provided by our office are as follows:

  • Advisement is provided for international students in many areas of their needs.
  • Transportation is made available for international students in emergency cases as well as for going shopping and also taking tours in special occasions.
  • International students are given an opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities where they share their knowledge and talents.
  • Students are encouraged to join the International Students Association and ethnic clubs of their own wish to feel that they are a part of the university community.
  • A variety of activities have been developed to give international students an opportunity to fellowship with other international students and the American citizenry as well.
  • A Student handbook and brochures are provided to students and give relevant information on various aspects of their student life needs and services at MTSU and in Murfreesboro.


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