We promote and celebrate diversity of all types and strive to ensure that all students, faculty, and staff feel embraced and part of our community. Bringing people of different backgrounds and beliefs together lifts our community and enhances our primary missions of education, research, and service.
The Division of Graduate Studies remains steadfast in our commitment to supporting international students throughout their immigration and onboarding processes.
The Division of Graduate Studies continues to provide resources to all international students throughout their time at the University of Oregon.
International GEs play a vital role in contributing to UO’s teaching excellence.
GEs receive a competitive compensation package including monthly salary and full-time tuition waiver.
the success of all international graduate students.
September 2022
International Onboarding Initiative begins
The Division of Graduate Studies (DGS) launched an initiative to improve the international graduate student onboarding process.
May 2023
International Student Portal launched
DGS also started to provide welcome calls, timed, customized email reminders, and onboarding support to incoming international students.
September 2023
First International Graduate Student Welcome Dinner held
DGS offered the first International Graduate Student Welcome Dinner event.
november 2023
International GE Time Together began
DGS offered the first International GE Time Together event.
January, 2024
International GE Summer Supplement permanently added to the emergency fund
International GE summer supplement becomes a permanent addition to the Graduate Student Assistance Fund coverage.
September, 2024
International Teaching Success Initiative launched
In partnership with the Teaching Engagement Program, DGS started to develop training support for International GEs.