About Us

Mission

The mission of the Center for International Programs (CIP) is to provide assistance to West Chester University’s international students, scholars and families.

Services include:

Advising and facilitating compliance with U.S. immigration regulations
Ensuring that all immigration procedures completed maintain the highest level of integrity
Serving as a liaison with U.S. government agencies, foreign embassies, sponsors and educational foundations that support international students and scholars
Conducting orientations and other special programming that help international students and scholars integrate into and adjust to the academic, cultural, and social life at WCU.
Contributing to the internationalization of WCU by providing opportunities for growth through cross-cultural interactions

Upon admission, you will be sent information regarding the issuance of your visa document (I–20 or DS2019). Orientation and pre–arrival information will be forwarded to you after admission.

Location

Center for International Programs

775 South Church Street
101B Old Library
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone: 610-436-3515
Fax: 610-436-3426
international@wcupa.edu

General Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Walk-in hours are generally reserved for individuals who have short 15-minute questions. No appointment is needed for walk-ins. If you want to meet with an advisor for a longer time, we suggest that you call and make an appointment.

More Visitor Information

Staff

David A. Wright, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President for International Programs
dwright@wcupa.edu

Lynn Keiser
Director of International Programs
lkeiser@wcupa.edu

Angela Howard
Assistant Director of International Programs
ahoward@wcupa.edu

Daniele Clay
Administrative Support
hclay@wcupa.edu