International Programs
Office of International Programs
The mission of the Office of International Programs is to enrich Kettering University's global heritage and enhance its international reputation by engaging the University's entire faculty, student body, staff, trustees, alumni and friends in the pursuit of global understanding and international experiences.
The Office of International Programs is the facilitator for international students, professors, scholars and visitors from around the world. We provide services and information on F-1 and J-1 immigration status issues, exchange programs, orientation sessions, employment, taxes, cultural tours, etc.
Upon arrival on campus F-1 and J-1 students and J-1 scholars/professors are required to report to the International Office Room 1-919 in the Academic Building, with their passports, visas, and I-94 cards. This office maintains a file with information that may be requested by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
International Office Staff:
Dr. Luchen Li |
Beckie Campbell International Student Coordinator (810) 762-9801 rcampbel@kettering.edu |
Heidi Schmoll |
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Contact Us: Academic Building 1-919 1700 West University Avenue Flint, MI 48504-4849 Phone: (810) 762-9869 Fax: (810) 762-9502 international@kettering.edu |
International Students at Kettering
If you are thinking about applying for undergraduate admission from a country outside the United States, please visit our future students site and select our web page designed specifically for international students.
Kettering University is an independent degree-granting granting institution with emphasis on cooperative education. The undergraduate and graduate programs offer majors in applied mathematics, sciences, biochemistry, engineering, computer science, and management. The university offers innovative and responsive graduate level programs for resident students and working professionals.
International exchange students who attend Kettering only for an academic term do not typically participate in a co-op work term. There are, however exceptions depending on the availability of work opportunities.
All international full-time 5 year enrollees or full-time transfer students must participate in alternating academic and work terms throughout their career as a Kettering student. This means that one-half of the full-time student body is in school while the other half is at work with a co-op employer.
Since Kettering operates on a four-term-per-year schedule, international exchange students have the option of attending whichever academic term best fits his or her personal situation.
International exchange students who attend either spring or fall term have the option to schedule " Written & Oral Communications for International students." This class begins one week before the term starts thus increasing the academic term for these students to (12) weeks.
Kettering students wishing to study abroad should email the International Office at international@kettering.edu or call (810) 762-9869. General information about study abroad may be found on the study-abroad website.