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International Friendship Program at SCSU

The International Friendship Program, sponsored by the Center for International Studies and the International Hospitality Team, is a friendship exchange between local residents and international students and scholars from SCSU. There are more than 1000 international students enrolled at SCSU from over 80 different countries many of whom are anxious to get connected to Minnesota culture through the International Friendship Program. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Enrich your life by discovering your world right here in St. Cloud.

CIS Welcomes New International Students
New International Students arriving for the Spring 2009 semester can be picked up at the St. Cloud Airport or the St. Cloud Bus Station on the days listed in the Arrival Pickup Form. Students with on-campus housing contracts can stay in the residence halls; those without contracts will need to make their own housing arrangements. If traveling by Executive Express, request to be dropped off at St. Cloud State University. Indicate the appropriate time on your Arrival Pick-up Form so that someone will be here to great you when you arrive.

Upper Midwest Human Rights Fellowship Program
- 2009 -
applications due February 27, 2009
This is a non-SCSU program, but many SCSU students have applied and have been awarded this fellowship. Check it out!

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Program 
We are looking for families who are interested in inviting SCSU international students into their homes to experience this unique American holiday.  If you are interested, please fill out the application and send it to: 

Thanksgiving Dinner Program
Center for International Studies, LH 101
St. Cloud State University
720 4th Ave. S.
St. Cloud, MN 56301
Or fax to: 320-308-4223

Thank you for considering participating in this wonderful program!