The University will help students with their initial travel to campus. International students must complete an International Student Locator Card each semester and health insurance verification each year. The SISO also strives to increase understanding of cultural differences and to create cross cultural learning opportunities with American students. The SISO advisor is the International Student Advisor. The group meets every other week.
All international students are members.
The Host Family Program brings individuals into close contact with a local host family. It provides students with the opportunity to enjoy the hospitality and support of local families. Students often spend American holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas with their host families. Host families may take students along on short trips over weekends. They often help out with transportation for shopping, inc.