International Services
The Office of International Services offers a full range of resources for our community of international students and scholars, including advice and assistance in visa, immigration, tax, employment, cultural, and general matters.
Intercultural competence—the ability to communicate and relate effectively and appropriately with members of another cultural background on their terms—is rapidly becoming a necessary skill among graduates ready to join a global marketplace. Toward this end, we look both to assist international students in adjusting to and embracing a new culture and also to involve and engage all members of the campus community in events, workshops, and other opportunities to share the wealth of global perspectives and enjoy the full experience of our campus.
This office collaborates with the International Studies Program, Office of International Programs, Vassar International Student Association, Office of Career Development, and a wide variety of other offices and organizations in efforts to provide programming that speaks to the college’s mission to promote a global perspective among all our students. Support is provided to the college’s several fine international summer programs.
Also housed here is the Vassar Haiti Project, an endeavor founded in 2002 to support education and the arts in Haiti, as well as to educate our campus and local community about that country’s rich culture, turbulent history, and deeply spiritual people.
Andrew Meade is the director of international services. His office is located in the dean of students suite in Main, N-120, phone extension 5315. Please contact anmeade@vassar.edu or call 437-5831 for more information.