Office of International Affairs

Spring 2013 New International Student Orientation

Orientation for new International Students will take place on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Students should report to the Admissions Office in the First Floor of the Liberal Arts Center. Residential students who require pickup from the local airport (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton) or the local Martz Bus Terminal should plan to arrive between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 7. Please contact the International Affairs Office by phone 570-961-4581 or email: international@marywood.edu at least one week prior to expected arrival. Please choose the International Students link on the menu on the left to view a schedule and details for the New International Student Orientation.

Welcome to Marywood University! 

The Office for International Affairs (OIA) is dedicated to offering international students, scholars, and Marywood's study abroad students a full and rewarding experience as members of the Marywood community.  Our staff is available to assist with integrating our visitors to campus life here at Marywood and to promote their excellence while attending our university.

Primary Goals

• Create lifelong global leaders
• Build and maintain an international community in a campus environment
• Serve as an advocate for international and crosscultural experiences
• Administer education abroad programs
• Host and welcome international students, scholars, and visitors to campus
• Promote and facilitate international partnerships and collaborations around the world

The International Affairs Office Actively Engages In

• Operation of an International Student Orientation.
• Advising the International Club on campus
• Advocating for issues specifically pertinent to international students
• Contacts with health insurance programs offered by Marywood
• Local airport pick-up on initial journey to the U.S.
• Preparations for International Education Week festivities