The scope of the OIP includes promotion of an international curriculum and development of relationships and programs overseas in developed and developing countries, in such areas as student and faculty exchanges, Study Abroad, visiting scholars, faculty development through collaborative linkages with overseas institutions and a variety of technical assistance programs. OIP facilitates overseas collaboration through catalyzing linkages and developing agreements between institutions and N. C. State. It supports faculty and departments by developing and maintaining database and files and through distribution of information on funding sources for international activities available through such groups as governmental agencies, foundations, international donors and the private sector. Included in its service is advice and assistance on preparation of proposals and on establishment of operational procedures for international activities. The OIP includes the International Visitors Office that administers programs for international students, scholars and assists them in adapting to their new surroundings.
Assistance is available in finding housing, securing insurance and other required services.
Those activities are done in cooperation with the Office if International Student Services. A variety of international research programs have been administered through OIP, as have various college-wide training projects. OIP also supports faculty with international activities through a fund for international travel to participate in scientific activities, as well as another fund to help support international study leaves. OIP represents the College to local, state and national level organizations and audiences. The office provides a summary of international activities of CALS and promotes the benefits of these programs to the public.