The International
Center has been established to assist all international students, exchange
visitors, dependents, faculty, and guests of the University of Hartford community.
The International Center's existence is indicative of the university's
commitment to international education, exchange, and a multicultural campus
environment. The mission of the International Center is to promote international
education and understanding and to assist in the creation, maintenance, and
enhancement of a diverse learning environment. We are committed to providing
international dimensions to both the academic and personal aspects of the
university experience.
Each year
the International Center actively assists over 400 international students,
scholars and guests from more than 60 countries. In addition, the Center's Study
Abroad Office sends over 200 students each year to many of our more than 60
program offerings throughout the world. The Center actively supports the
development of faculty and university exchange programs. It is through these
endeavors that we hope to encourage and stimulate our campus community through
the interaction between American students, faculty and staff and those of
different cultures, histories, customs, and languages.
The International Center provides
assistance in the following ways:
Personalized
academic and non-academic counseling and referral services
Liaison with the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service, the U.S. Department
of State, embassies and consulates abroad, foreign governments, and
international organizations
Current
information regarding compliance with United States Department of Homeland
Security requirements, including student and exchange visitor status,
travel, employment regulations, and more
Study Abroad
opportunities at over 60 universities, colleges and educational sites worldwide
Orientation and
departure programs for international students and scholars and study
abroad participants
Opportunities for
student and exchange visitors to participate in a wide array of activities,
including educational, cultural, social, and athletic
Creation, development and
support for faculty and university exchange programs
Richard Lazzerini, Associate Director & International Student Advisor
Tel: (860) 768-4873
E-Mail: lazzerini@hartford.edu
Sarah Reuter, Study Abroad Administrator
Tel: (860) 768-5100
E-Mail:reuter@hartford.edu
Hikmet Aslan, International Admissions Advisor
Tel: (860) 768-4872
E-Mail: aslan@hartford.edu
Alyssa Schultz, International Center Graduate Administrative Intern
Tel: (860) 768-4873
Vidhya R., International Center Graduate Administrative Intern
Tel: (860) 768-4873
Ashley Szyluk, Study Abroad Graduate Administrative Intern
Tel: (860) 768-4870
Zain
Al Masri, International Center Undergraduate Administrative Intern
Tel: (860) 768-4870
Hassan Ali, International Center Undergraduate Administrative Intern
Tel: (860) 768-4870
Katie
Aucoin, Study Abroad Undergraduate Administrative Intern
Tel: (860) 768-5100
Location and Office hours
The International Center is located in the Gengras Student Union, room 327.The
Center is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. International
Center advisors are available to provide routine information to you on a walk-in
basis. You may also make an appointment to speak with an advisor by either
stopping by the Center's information desk or by calling (860) 768-4870.
You may also contact the International Center by fax at (860) 768-4726.
Our mailing address is:
The
University of Hartford
The International Center
Gengras Student Union, room 327
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
International Center Staff / 2006-Present
(from L-R) Hassan Jafar Ali (UAE), Hikmet Aslan
(Turkey), Zain Al-Masri (Jordan), Ashley Szyluk, Richard Lazzerini, Dr. Catherine Stevenson, Sarah Reuter,
Vidhya (India)
Top Photo: President Walter Harrison and Zain Al masri (Jordan -
Queen Noor Scholar)
