Global Engagement

Connecting IWU
with the World

IWU Global Engagement connects students, faculty, and international partners through study abroad, exchange programs, and global partnerships.

Global Engagement

Connecting IWU
with the World

IWU Global Engagement connects students, faculty, and international partners through study abroad, exchange programs, and global partnerships.

For IWU Campus Students

Education Abroad

Education abroad gives IWU students the opportunity to learn beyond the Marion campus through experiences ranging from travel classes and service trips to full semesters abroad.

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Education Abroad
Education Abroad
For International Students

Exchange Programs

Explore opportunities to study, experience U.S. culture, and become part of the IWU-Marion community.
Bridge Program

Bridge Program

Brush up on your English skills and learn U.S. culture! The Bridge Program is a first-year experience for international college students who wish to pursue language competence, cultural intelligence and a degree on the IWU-Marion campus.

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Semester Abroad

Semester Abroad

Experience the IWU campus in Marion for a semester. Spend a semester in a cross-cultural learning experience for international college students on the IWU-Marion campus.
Cultural Immersion Program

Cultural Immersion Program

Get a taste of college life in the United States! Indiana Wesleyan University cultural immersion program is a short exchange experience for international high school students that takes place on the IWU-Marion campus.

Strategic Growth Initiatives

Explore initiatives that expand IWU’s global reach through research, international partnerships, technology, and ministry.

Lumen Research Institute

An international collaborative research community shedding light on significant questions facing our world today

Harnessing the power of technology to connect students/faculty in American high school classrooms with educational partners in classrooms around the world
Developing partnerships with select international universities for the purpose of being salt and light to their students, faculty and staff by way of exchange programs, dual degree programs and visiting scholar programs
A cooperative effort with Global Partners of The Wesleyan Church to mobilize students for global ministry
IWU Students
Plan Your Experience

Ready to Get Started?

Planning ahead is important for global opportunities. Application deadlines vary by program, with many requiring applications at least one semester in advance and summer or semester-long programs often requiring up to a year of advance planning.

  1. Complete Application*
  2. Interview with Program Leader**
  3. Have a valid passport
  4. Supply copy of passport for university records
 
*Education Abroad program applications are available in the Academic Affairs Office (AAO), and on the IWU International Education Programs portal. Affiliate program applicants will also need to apply to the affiliate program. 
**Affiliate program applicants will meet with the Director of International Education Programs
  • All applications are subject to an internal review.
  • Student must be in good conduct standing.
  • Student must have minimum 2.6 cumulative GPA (some program requirements are higher).
  • Students must be in good standing with the Spiritual Formation Office.
  • Students must be in good standing with the Students Accounts Office.
  • Students are expected to apply for and pay for their own passport.
The IWU Financial Aid Office will administer 100% of a student's eligibility for federal and state grants, such as Pell Grants and Freedom of Choice Awards, as well as all student loans and outside scholarships.
 
In addition, students can apply for IWU institutional financial aid specifically designed for global studies programs such as the World Changers Scholarship and the Global Studies Grant. These applications are reviewed by a selection committee charged with determining appropriate awards based upon student financial need and academic merit. Additionally, there are other sources of financial aid for global study opportunities, including the Gilman Scholarship, the Boren Award and the Fulbright Scholarship.
All programs are monitored carefully and vetted for safe travel by IWU's Office of Risk Management and Compliance.
 
If a travel location is under a Travel Warning or Health Notice from the U.S. Department of State, travel to that country may be prohibited. International insurance costs are a required part of the program fees and/or costs associated with all lWU Education Abroad programs.
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