Mission

The UCCS Office of International Affairs (OIA) aims to bring our campus to the world and the world to our campus by:

• Providing integrated services and activities to support the recruitment, enrollment, retention, and integration of inbound international students and scholars;
  
  
• Promoting education abroad, international exchange, and other global engagement programs for UCCS students and faculty to inspire a sense of curiosity about the world;
  
  
• Developing programs, curricula, and strategies in collaboration with UCCS colleges and schools to increase the multicultural experiences and global competencies of the entire UCCS community; and
  
  
• Advocating for, developing, and implementing strategic international partnerships.

Vision

The OIA at UCCS aspires to become a highly regarded hub and resource in Southern Colorado for international activity and exchange through integrated programs and services, global advocacy and liaison, and local and international partnerships that bridge UCCS and community to the world.