Carnegie Mellon University

About OIE: Our Staff & Work

The Office of International Education (OIE) promotes and facilitates study abroad and acts as a liaison to the university for international students, researchers, and professors. OIE provides many services, including:

  • Advising international students and scholars regarding personal, immigration/visa, academic, social, and acculturation issues
  • Advising students who wish to study abroad regarding programs and options
  • Informing international students and scholars about changes in immigration regulations and upcoming events
  • Planning workshops on cultural adjustment, reentry issues, career planning, tax filing, and other topics
  • Supporting and advising international and cultural groups, such as the International Student Union and the International Spouses and Partners Organization
  • Organizing orientation programs for new students and scholars, as well as for CMU students who study abroad