Recognizing that the main mission of the IC is to assist international students to succeed academically and adjust socially to the U.S. way of life. The international student orientation program, held quarterly, for new graduate and undergraduate international students provides pertinent information to guide them in their new academic and personal goals. Faculty, administrators, and community representatives make presentations on important academic issues, and procedures.

The International Student Newsletter is published every quarter in an effort to keep students up-to-date with Immigration and Naturalization Services and University regulations as well as to publicize international activities.

The Office coordinates the Fulbright Program which offers grants for college and university faculty who are U.S. citizens, as well as professional and independent scholars, and for graduate study and research abroad. Along with opportunities for intellectual, professional, and artistic growth, the Fulbright Program offers invaluable opportunities to meet and work with people of the host country, sharing daily life as well as professional and creative insights. There are several kinds of grants available.

• Fulbright Full Grants
• Fulbright Travel Grants
• Foreign and Private Grants

CSUSB's chapter is Gamma Lambda of Phi Beta Delta. Phi Beta Delta is the first international honor society dedicated to recognizing scholarly achievement in international education. This is a prestigious vehicle to recognize international students who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement at CSUSB; domestic students who demonstrate high scholastic achievement in the pursuit of academic studies abroad; and distinguished faculty, staff, and visiting scholars involved in international endeavors. IC coordinates this program.

This program is designed to promote the internationalization of the campus while allowing lecturers to discuss their research and professional interests with their colleagues, students and the community that the University serves.

This program is designed primarily to assist students in developing their speaking and leadership abilities, encourage the understanding of other cultures, and to establish a relationship with the community.