Activity/Event

International Women's Day Celebration

The Office of International Programs in collaboration with Office of Identity, Equity, and Engagement, The Women’s and Gender Studies Program, and the UNC Charlotte’s Women Chorus, The Charlotteans, encourage members of the UNC Charlotte campus community to...

ELTI Conversation Partners

Through outreach to the UNCC student community, degree-seeking students (both domestic and international) are able to take part in an informal conversation initiative each semester with students in the English Language Training Institute. This exchange builds...

ELTI Student Ambassadors

Through this initiative, former English Language Training Institute (ELTI) students are given the opportunity to leverage their multilingual, multicultural backgrounds to connect with the campus community and support incoming ELTI students through their shared...

OIEE Language/Culture Exchange

The Office of Intercultural and Educational Experiences regularly hosts cohorts of Japanese students as part of its specialized program offerings. These students often take part in organized language and cultural exchange with UNC Charlotte students who are enrolled...

OIEE Program Assistantships

Many of the programs offered through the Office of Intercultural and Educational Experiences (OIEE) involve opportunities for UNCC students to become involved as program assistants (PAs). These positions enhance student leadership capabilities while promoting...

Cultural Ambassadors

The Cultural Ambassadors program provides international students with an opportunity to educate UNC Charlotte students, faculty and staff about their culture and experience as international students in the US. UNC Charlotte faculty (staff are also eligible) request...

DEI Summer Bookclub

This initiative aims to focus on various diversity-related themes by choosing a book and gathering for a small group discussion. Last summer we gathered in the botanical garden.

Final Fridays

This initiative began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a response to the increased need for community and connection. This event gives international students and ISSO staff a chance to connect and check-in with one another. Final Friday luncheons are held from 12-1...

International Coffee Hour

International Coffee Hour is one of the ISSO's longest running and most popular programs. The concept is simple: on the first and third Thursdays of the month, attendees join the event to meet people from around the world, play games, and enjoy great conversations....

International Exchange Student Mentor Program

This initiative aims to connect new Exchange Students with U.S. UNC Charlotte student mentors to foster cultural exchange and friendship.