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Welcome Message from Dr. Gigi Do

Welcome message from our Associate Vice President of Global Learning and Strategy and Senior International Officer

Dr. Gigi DoWelcome to the Office of Global Learning and Strategy (GLS) at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL)! We are composed of International Admissions and Student Services, the Office of Education Abroad and Scholar Services, and the Diplomacy Institute. As our world becomes more interconnected, GLS remains dedicated to advancing international education to inspire curiosity, understanding and engagement in our students, faculty, and staff at a global level.

International students have always been integral to the UHCL community and we remain committed to enrolling a diverse student body, including students from around the world. Our International Admissions and Student Services team provide advisement and support for our international students and alumnus, including visa and immigration processing. The Office of Education Abroad and Scholar Services (EASS) provides accessible study abroad opportunities and advisement for all UHCL students interested in an education abroad program. To learn more, please attend one of their 101 Education Abroad Information Sessions and begin your education abroad journey today. EASS also provides incoming J-1 visa students and scholars with extensive guidance on the transition to UHCL. Our Diplomacy Institute creates a range of education and training programs for UHCL faculty, staff, and students, diplomats and the community at large to advance diplomacy.

Thank you for visiting our page today. We hope you will find the resources you need to answer your inquiries whether you are a prospective international student or scholar, alum, faculty member interested in leading a faculty-led education abroad program, sponsoring a visiting scholar, or embarking on a U.S. Fulbright Scholar program, a current UHCL student seeking education, internship, or service-learning opportunities abroad, or a potential partner and collaborator.

Sincerely,
Dr. Gigi Do
Associate Vice President of Global Learning & Strategy and Senior International Officer

Diplomacy Institute

The Diplomacy Institute aims to contribute to and lead the process of creating good global citizens through a wide range of education and training programs for diplomats, their staff, UHCL faculty, staff, and students, and the community at large.

Education Abroad

Ready to expand your global awareness as you increase your educational experiences? Look no further than the Education Abroad program at University of Houston-Clear Lake, and distinguish yourself with an international experience.

Scholar Services

Scholar Services provides for the special needs of international students and exchange visitors related to their status as non-immigrants of the United States.

International Admissions

The office of International Admissions is excited to assist you with all of your admissions-related questions, including those related to immigration.

International Student Services

Want to transition to University of Houston-Clear Lake easily and smoothly? International Student Services can make that happen.

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Awards and Recognition

U.S. Census Bureau Recognition

Congratulations to Dr. Johna McClendon and her International Student Services team for the prestigious recognition from the U.S. Census Bureau for their dedicated efforts to promote census completion to their international students in 2020. United States Census Bureau Recognition Certificate.

U.S. Department of State's Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students Grant

The Office of Global Learning and Strategy is proud to recognize Dr. Bianca Schonberg from the Office of Education Abroad and Scholar Services, Dr. Maria Curtis from the College of Human Sciences and Humanities, and Dr. Nancy Devino from the Office of Sponsored Programs, for their collaboration and dedication which resulted in UH-Clear Lake being awarded the U.S. Department of State's Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students Grant.   

 

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International Admissions

Phone: 281-283-2740
Fax: 281-226-7038
oiap@uhcl.edu

Bayou Building B2123
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 225
Houston, TX 77058-1002