Center for International Studies
Established in 1996, the Center for International Studies provides enhanced international experiences for USC Upstate students and faculty members as well as interaction between the University and the International community. Due to the reciprocal agreements with various universities around the world, USC Upstate is able to offer students the opportunity to study or conduct internships abroad. For international students, the Center provides curricular and personal support as well as assistance with internship placements in international and American local businesses.
The Center for International Studies (CIS) at USC Upstate offers the following programs. All programs are available to the community.
English Language Learning Institute (ELLI)
A semester or full-year intensive program of language instruction concentrating on development of productive skills (speaking and writing), receptive skills (listening and reading), and linguistic structures. ELLI is designed for internationals that have been accepted at USC Upstate and require additional instruction in the English language.
Faculty Development
In our efforts to internationalize the USC Upstate curriculum, we provide financing for two full-time faculty members to attend any International Faculty Development Seminars offered through CIEE.
International Programs & Events
We are always seeking new avenues to explore in order to provide a rich cultural experience for our students, faculty, staff and for the community. Part of our programming includes partnering within the community to sponsor international programming such our longtime partnership with the German American Club to sponsor the International Soccer Tournament.
Internships and Training
Coupled with coordinating Study Abroad trips we also arrange international internships and trainings abroad.
Scholarships
We offer travel awards each semester to assist students with meeting their study abroad financial needs.
Study Abroad Opportunities
Throughout the year we coordinate numerous Study Abroad trips to expose university students to world culture. Community members are invited to attend any of these excursions. Destinations include: Costa Rica, Chile, Sicily, Milan, Ghana, Athens/Istanbul & Israel, Mexico, Ukraine, Vietnam, Germany and China to name a few.
World Languages Institute
Providing instruction in the world’s most exotic foreign languages to include: Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Hebrew, Arabic, Latin, Italian and Chinese. We have expanded this program to offer English to internationals who desire to enhance their English speaking skills.