INTO OSU Mission Statement

INTO OSU provides international students with learning experiences and services that promote academic, professional and personal success.

Academic Unit Mission Statements

Academic Support

INTO OSU Academic Support promotes excellence in the classroom and workplace through consistent logistical support, information and services to students, staff, and faculty.

Academic English

The Academic English Program creates opportunities for international students to develop the academic, critical thinking, and linguistic skills necessary to succeed in a US university.

General English

The General English Program creates opportunities for international students to develop their English proficiency for successful social and professional communication in a global environment.

Pathway Programs

The Pathway Programs provide international students with highly structured, full university credit courses of study at the freshman and pre-master levels, empowering students to succeed through language, cultural and academic support.

Learning Center

The Learning Center provides a learning environment dedicated to fostering and supporting both students’ independent and classroom-setting English language learning through the use of tutors, computer labs, and library.

Operational Unit Mission Statements

Finance

The Finance team facilitates students’ and stakeholders’ success by providing comprehensive, accurate financial information in a professional manner.

Human Resources

INTO OSU HR strives to provide quality services to attract, develop, motivate and retain a diverse workforce in a supportive work environment with an emphasis on customer service based on collaboration with the campus community.

International Admissions

OSU International Admissions provides prospective students and their representatives with timely advising and accurate assessments from inquiry through enrollment.

Recruitment, Marketing and Communications

INTO OSU Recruitment, Marketing and Communications ethically, accurately, and enthusiastically promotes INTO OSU and its globally-recognized programs.

Student Services

Student Services provides a range of co-curricular programs and services promoting social, personal, and academic well-being.

Welcome Desk

The Welcome Desk is a central resource providing accurate, timely information and services in a warm, professional manner.