Fall 2013 New International Student Orientation

Orientation for new International Students will take place on Thursday and Friday, August 22nd and 23rd 2013 beginning at 9:00 a.m.. Students should report to Room 211 on the second floor of the Liberal Arts Center. 

Residential students who require pickup from the local airport (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton) or the local Martz Bus Terminal should plan to arrive between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21. Please contact the International Affairs Office by phone 570-961-4581 or email: international@marywood.edu at least one week prior to expected arrival and plans can be made for your transportation to Marywood University.

Please choose the International Students link on the left menu to view a schedule and details for the New International Student Orientation.  We look forward to your arrival and wish you safe travels on your journey.

Welcome to Marywood University! 

The Office for International Affairs (OIA) is dedicated to offering international students, scholars, and Marywood's study abroad students a full and rewarding experience as members of the Marywood community.  Our staff is available to assist with integrating our visitors to campus life at Marywood and to support students welfare and interests while attending our university.

Primary Goals

• Create lifelong global leaders
• Build and maintain an international community in a campus environment
• Serve as an advocate for international and crosscultural experiences
• Administer education abroad programs
• Host and welcome international students, scholars, and visitors to campus
• Promote and facilitate international partnerships and collaborations around the world

The International Affairs Office Actively Engages In

• Operation of an International Student Orientation.
• Advising the International Club on campus
• Advocating for issues specifically pertinent to international students
• Contacts with health insurance programs offered by Marywood
• Local airport pick-up on initial journey to the U.S. for students who will reside on campus 
• Preparations for International Education Week festivities