Office of International Education

Warner Hall 301, 412-268-5231, http://www.cmu.edu/oie/, oie@andrew.cmu.edu
Linda Gentile, Director

The Office of International Education (OIE) is committed to supporting, promoting, and celebrating individuals in an intercultural environment. We advocate for and facilitate international and cross cultural experiences, perspectives, and initiatives. OIE is the primary contact for study abroad programs and for non-immigrant matters for all international students and scholars (professors and researchers) who are not United States citizens or permanent residents. OIE encourages both U.S. and international students to participate in international programs and events on campus, and we also welcome volunteers to participate and assist with programs sponsored by the office.  Please drop by anytime and inquire about our services or browse through our research library.

International Students and Scholars

Jennifer McNabb, Assistant Director/Foreign Student & Scholar Advisor
Carly Shane, Foreign Student & Scholar Advisor
Molly O'Brien, Foreign Student and Scholar Advisor

Carnegie Mellon hosts over 3200 international students and 600 international scholars who come from more than 90 countries. International students make up almost of third of Carnegie Mellon’s student population. OIE is the liaison to the University for all non-immigrant students and scholars. The international student and scholar advisors provide many services including: advising on personal, immigration, academic, social and acculturation issues; presenting programs of interest such as international career workshops, tax workshops, and cross-cultural and immigration workshops; supporting international and cultural student groups such as the International Student Union and the International Spouses and Partners Organization; maintaining a resource library that includes information on cultural adjustment, international education and statistics on international students in the United States; posting pertinent information to students through email and our website, and conducting orientation programs. 

Study Abroad

Christine Menand, Coordinator for Study Abroad and Exchange Programs, cmenand@andrew.cmu.edu
Jaycie Galbraith, Coordinator for Study Abroad and International Programming, jaycieg@andrew.cmu.edu

Carnegie Mellon students in every major can spend a summer, semester, or year abroad. Each year, over 400 Carnegie Mellon students go to all corners of the globe, receiving credit for pre-approved study abroad for academic programs. There are a wide range of funding options. The study abroad office assists students in all stages of the process of going abroad. The advisors promote study abroad, advise students, work with the academic departments and conduct information sessions, pre-departure orientations and welcome back workshops.

Those interested in study abroad should call 412-268-5231 for an appointment or attend one of the regular information sessions.