And legal matters such as visas and work permits are reviewed. Documents for travel, dependent travel, change of degree program, transfer of schools, extension of stay, and employment options are also available. The ISO sponsors activities such as sporting events, social gatherings, and recreational activities. The ISO provides opportunities to socialize, ask practical questions, and learn more about our cultures. Every international student is invited to be a member of the International Student Organization.
Members also come from faculty, staff, and the domestic student population.
A highlight of the year is the International Festival of Cultures held each April. The community is invited to visit exhibit booths from many countries, taste ethnic food, and enjoy traditional entertainment. In addition to classroom work, students can take advantage of many extra-curricular activities such as field trips, receptions, annual international festival, the Conversation Partners Program, and exchanges with FSU classes. The IEP also organizes special orientation and cultural awareness workshops for the students especially designed for the audience with limited English proficiency. Students should have the equivalent of a high school degree or be at least 17 years old in order to be accepted into the program.