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McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement

McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement

The McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement provides services and support to international students, domestic students interested in study abroad, and faculty and staff pursuing international academic initiatives.

Help with Your U.S. Immigration

Home to the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), we offer support to international students and scholars on F1 and J1 visas including:

  • Advising related to immigration requirements and compliance;
  • Assisting with a smooth cultural and social transition to the U.S., the Commonwealth of Virginia and Radford University;
  • Obtaining driver's licenses and social security numbers; and
  • Applying for Optional Practical Training (OPT), Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Academic Training (AT), and others.

New and returning international students can review services and resources tailored for their needs at:

    Education Abroad

    Radford University offers students the opportunity to participate in semester, summer, faculty-led internships and even exchange programs thanks to our dedicated network of international partners. Find an experience that’s right for you.

    The Intensive English Program

    The Intensive English Program (IEP) is a unit of the McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement and is responsible for providing English language education to non-native English speakers.

    Passport Services

    Radford University is a certified U.S. Passport Acceptance Facility by the U.S. Department of State. As an acceptance facility, we offer passport services to first-time passport applicants from the Radford University community as well as the general public.

    Faculty Resources

    The McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement strives to provide and support its faculty in engaging on international initiatives of different backgrounds.

    We're here to help

    If you have any questions, please come see us in Cook Hall, Room 105, call us at (+1) 540-831-6200, or email us at globaled@radford.edu.

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