2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

CSU-Pueblo
The Career Center also coordinates all on-campus
recruiting by employers and coordinates the annual
Career and Education Fairs.
The Career Center is located in the Occhiato University
Student Center, Suite 103. For further information
about programs and services offered by the Career
Center, contact a staff member at (719) 549-2980 or
visit our website at http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/
careercenter.
CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
The Center for International Programs (CIP) is
responsible for the recruitment, admission, enrollment,
and retention of international students at CSU-Pueblo.
Some of the services provided are: housing placement,
airport pick-up, student orientations, cultural
activities, Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration
Services (BCIS) advising, assistance with academic
concerns, and English tutorial services. All services are
free of charge.
CIP staff maintains an open door policy, ensuring that
every international student has an opportunity to be
heard and helped when needed. Typically, there are at
least 40 countries represented during any given
semester. Student academic success within the entire
international population is the primary goal.
• Orientation: All new international students to
CSU-Pueblo are required to participate in a twoday
mandatory orientation upon arrival. During
orientation, new students will be administered
English, math, and reading placement exams.
Results will indicate registration into the appropriate
course(s) and do not interfere with admission
to the University.
• Activities: International students are encouraged
to participate in all activities offered by CSU-
Pueblo. In addition, the CIP hosts individual
events throughout the academic year. Annual
events include the International Kite Fly, welcome
and graduation parties, the International Extravaganza,
holiday celebrations and field trips.
• English Language Institute: The ELI of CSU-
Pueblo, a Continuing Education Program, offers
those lacking English proficiency a way to become
proficient for entrance into university level
coursework. The tuition is kept low, while quality of
the program remains high. Students are offered
conditional letters of acceptance into regular major
programs, pending proof of language proficiency.
Contact: annie.williams@colostate-pueblo.edu for
further information.
• Sports: International students are encouraged to
participate in intramural sports offered at CSU-
Pueblo. In addition, the CIP supports and
organizes informal soccer, tennis, ping-pong and
bowling teams.
The CIP is also the origination point for those CSU-
Pueblo students interested in Study Abroad and
Student Exchange Programs. Such opportunities allow
CSU-Pueblo students to study in accredited
universities throughout the world.
Study Abroad Programs
Colorado State University-Pueblo values the benefit of
an education that includes international experiences.
Consequently, the University encourages students with
second language proficiency, when appropriate, to
enroll in the CSU-Pueblo Study Abroad Program.
Students wishing to increase cultural awareness,
second language proficiency or competency in
subjects offered in international settings, are
encouraged to contact the Center for International
Programs. Study abroad opportunities for CSU-Pueblo
students are presently available in accredited
universities in: China, France, Germany, Korea,
Mexico, and Thailand. Some schools teach in English.
For more information call (719) 549-2329, e-mail:
intprog@colostate-pueblo.edu or visit the CIP website
at http://www.colostate-pueblo.edu/
InternationalPrograms. Contact may be made directly
with the study abroad coordinator by visiting Room 030
in the Underground Annex of the Occhiato University
Center (OUC).
CONTINUING EDUCATION
The University makes available a broad array of credit
and non-credit courses, seminars and workshops
through the Division of Continuing Education. Some
programs are offered on campus and others at offcampus
sites more convenient to persons living
outside of Pueblo.
Off-campus instruction sites include Colorado Springs
Citadel Center, Peterson Air Force Base, and Fort
Carson.
Both degree- and non-degree seeking students may
participate in Continuing Education programs. (Only
degree-seeking students are eligible for financial aid.)
Persons desiring classification as degree-seeking
students in the External Degree Completion Program
must apply for admission to the University. Credit
courses taken through the Colorado State University-
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