As the world becomes smaller, the affairs of one nation have global impact on the world stage on multiple levels: political, economic and social. In this current climate, Seton Hall University recognizes its mission cannot be fully achieved unless it is done with an eye towards globalization. Because creating servant leaders for a global society is so important, Seton Hall integrates a global perspective into the curriculum as well as into the daily lives and experiences of the students, faculty and community members. The Office of International Programs (OIP) promotes understanding, respect and experience of other cultures as the first, and most important, steps towards creating global servant leaders.

The Office of International Programs achieves this goal by promoting and supporting study abroad opportunities and exchange programs for students and faculty and sponsoring and organizing cultural events and centers on campus. Seton Hall’s campus is enriched with enrollment from international students as they provide the University community with insights to other cultures.

In order to continue to grow and provide more opportunity for students, the Office of International Programs needs a physical home—a Center for International Studies. This Center will become the home for the study abroad program, international enrollment and cultural activities. It will allow more enriching experiences for students, faculty and community members.

The OIP hopes to continue the development of these faculty-led study abroad opportunities, creating scholarship funding to give more Seton Hall students the opportunity to study abroad, developing scholarships for foreign students to study at Seton Hall and enriching the cultural experiences on campus and in the University community.