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INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS STAFF International Admissions is committed to providing the highest level of service to students and their families as well as to our college counseling colleagues.

Eric Ruiz Director of Undergraduate Admssions Elisabet Miramontes Associate Director of International Admissions Michael Ziadat Assistant Director of English Language for Academic Purposes (ELAP) Work: 1-815-740-5070 Cell/Text: 1-815-680-5401 Fax: 1-815-740-5078 Email: eruiz@stfrancis.edu Facebook: facebook.com/EricRUSF Sandee Sloka Director of Graduate and Adult Work: 1-815-740-5026 Cell/Text: 1-815-205-0789 Email: ssloka@stfrancis.edu

Work: 1-815-740-3419 Cell/Text: 1-815-599-1107 Fax: 1-815-740-5078 Email: emiramontes@stfrancis.edu

RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The International Programs Office (IPO) proactively supports the mission and commitment of the University of St. Francis by promoting an educational environment in which students, faculty and staff can become involved with and aware of the global forces, people and perspectives which shape our lives. The IPO is guided by the Franciscan values to connect the university community to the world outside of our borders. Please watch a video about our programs!

Undergraduate Admissions Phone: 1-815-740-3441 Email: mziadat@stfrancis.edu

S E R V I C E S P R O V I D E D T H R O U G H I I N T E R N AT I O N A L P R O G R A M S O F F I C E

International university partnerships English Language for Academic Purposes (ELAP) English language support for USF students Academic support for international students Short-term intensive English language programming or cultural exchanges Inter-departmental collaboration Study abroad programming International student events and services

OPT, CPT, and international student employment

ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (ELAP)

Language support for new and current USF students Proof of language proficiency Academic support for international students International student services and events

Cultural transition and social adaptation in the U.S. Academic/college writing for international students Short-term intensive English language programming or cultural exchanges Inter-departmental collaboration