International students come to Eastern from all over the world, with different goals and plans. Lifelong friends are formed on Eastern's beautiful, scenic campus.
International students will have opportunities to enjoy campus activities, participate in student groups of various kinds, attend Christian life programs or just make friends through the help of these student services. The Office of International Student Services encourages students to get involved in extracurricular activities of interest to them in order to immerse themselves in U.S. culture and the English language, especially if they are learning English as a second language.
International students make a unique contribution to our community, and we hope to provide for them an educational experience that will allow them to grow intellectually, socially, spiritually, and culturally.
“Being an international student from Ghana, West Africa without my immediate family in the same geographical location, I was blessed with whole, supportive and deep friendships (with both professors and students) which kept me going and deepened my understanding of what it means to be a true friend like Christ is to us.”
The Office of International Student Services Provides:
- Assistance to F-1 international students with the various visa and special document needs
- Assistance adjusting to life and culture in the U.S. and at Eastern
- General counseling on immigration and employment questions as they move along their career paths.
Prospective students will find assistance with application and questions about their program of interest by applying online and talking with admissions personnel.
Scam Warning
F1 international students are common and easy targets of scams. Fraudulent and deceptive means to get your personal information and acquire your money are illegal in the US. Please refer to the following information to help you identify a scam and know how to respond if you may find yourself being targeted.
Learn more about avoiding scams
The US government and law enforcement agencies:
- Will NEVER Call to demand immediate payment. Please keep in mind that callers who use language or tone to intimidate or threaten you may be characteristic of scammers.
- Will NEVER demand that you pay taxes or debts over the phone.
- Will NEVER require you to use a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card or gift cards, for your taxes, debts, or fees.
- Will NEVER ask you for detailed information of your credit or debit card or gift card numbers over the phone.
- Will NEVER threaten to have the local police force or law enforcement to arrest you if you are not paying over the phone.
- Will NEVER discuss your personal financial or tax issues using email, text messages or any social media.
DO NOT pay scammer any money over the phone! You will be a victim of identity theft if you give scammers your sensitive personal information. We want you to stay safe and avoid becoming a victim of scam. Please contact OISS or Campus Security if you have any question or concerns about this issue or if you think you are being targeted.
For more information on this topic, please go to links below.