International Initiatives

The home of International at TU, the International Initiatives Office has 6 units serving the University and the local and global community:

• International Student and Scholar Services (ISSO), which ensures the retention, success and well-being of international students from over 180 countries and visiting scholars.
• Study Abroad, which leads learning abroad opportunities and international experience by providing faculty-led or provider-supported programs in many countries.
• The Office of International Partnerships, which manages diverse short-term language and cultural immersion programs, training for professionals and develops agreements with international partners.
• The English Language Center (ELC), which provides innovative English language instruction and programming to students, many of whom go on to matriculate into Towson University programs.
• The Sponsored Student Programs Office, which supports sponsored international students and liaises with their sponsoring agencies.
• The International Recruitment Office, which recruits international students to attend Towson.