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Creating a Globalized Campus

Our aim at Edgewood College is to broaden your understanding of the world and the people who live in it. That’s why we offer a curriculum that teaches you about global dynamics and the value of other cultures. We’ll prepare you to be a global citizen who can make a difference in the world. We always strive to create a welcoming campus where everyone’s viewpoint is valued. Together, we can create a global-oriented learning community that is more diverse and open-minded.

Center for Global Education

The Center for Global Education at Edgewood College oversees and promotes international initiatives to help you expand your worldview. You’ll learn to appreciate and respect other people’s perspectives, understand how we depend on each other globally, and accept differences.

As part of its core mission and liberal arts foundation, Edgewood College aspires to promote in students knowledge and experience of global dynamics in the contemporary world, the ability to analyze and to value other cultures, and the skills to become effective global citizens. To achieve this, Edgewood engages its faculty, students, and staff in the ongoing process of integrating a global perspective into all facets of campus life, linking curricular and co-curricular initiatives, and creating a more globally-oriented learning community.

The Center focuses on six areas to achieve this goal.

The Center’s director helps faculty include global perspectives in the curriculum, plan activities to reinforce learning, and offer global experiences through study abroad and faculty/student exchange.

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Study Abroad

Experience another culture firsthand to learn about the world and your place in it. Edgewood offers a wide choice of programs that will enhance your liberal arts education with a global perspective.

International Students

Edgewood College welcomes students from all over the world. Today, students come to Edgewood from nearly 30 countries.

Learn About the Student Experience Review Admissions Requirements

Global Clubs and Organizations

Join one of the internationally-focused clubs at Edgewood College to meet like-minded friends and participate in cultural activities.

Asian/International Student Association

Purpose and Goals

  • Share cultural experiences with the Edgewood College community
  • Engage the EC community in discussion and reflection on international issues
  • Create an interactive environment for both international and US American students, as well as faculty and staff in the EC community
  • Facilitate cultural, social, educational, and community service programming
  • Celebrate diversity

Membership

The Asian/International Student Association is open to all members of the Edgewood College community.

For more information about this organization, please contact:
Advisor: Xiaodong Kuang (XKuang@edgewood.edu)

International University Partnerships

Edgewood College holds active partnerships with universities around the world. The Center for Global Education encourages the Edgewood community to join us in deepening and expanding each of these partnerships.

Asia: Zhaoqing University and Beijing Union University

Zhaoqing University

Zhaoqing, China
http://eng.zqu.edu.cn

Partner since 2010

Scope of partnership:

  • Student exchange (one-way exchange for ZQU students to study at Edgewood; open to any major)
  • Faculty exchange

Beijing Union University

Beijing, China
http://english.buu.edu.cn/

Partner since 2010

Scope of partnership:

  • Undergraduate Dual-Degree Business Program (for BUU students to study at Edgewood, open to Business majors)
  • Faculty exchange

Europe: Masaryk University and Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

Masaryk University

Brno, Czech Republic
http://www.muni.cz/

Partner since 1994

Scope of partnership:

  • Student exchange; open to students from all majors
  • Faculty exchange

Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences

Karlsruhe, Germany
http://www.hs-karlsruhe.de/en/home.html

Partner since 2014

Scope of partnership:

  • Student exchange for Business majors
  • Short-term study abroad program
  • Faculty exchange

The Americas: Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria

Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria

Arequipa, Peru
www.ucsm.edu.pe
(site in Spanish)
Partner since 2011

Scope of partnership:

  • Student exchange
  • Summer study abroad and service learning program for Spanish language undergraduate students and Sustainability Leadership graduate students

For Faculty and Advisors

Review resources for faculty members and academic advisors who work with study abroad and international students.

upGrad Brings Global Leadership to the Online Experience

Our partnership with upGrad combines passion for building a relevant and dynamic online learning experience – for local, national, and global adult learners. upGrad was formed to impact the lives of working professionals by helping them advance while they work, and this aligns directly with the mission and values of Edgewood College. Their understanding of the global market ensures that our online academic programs meet the highest standards of the industry, and that elevates your classroom and career experiences.

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Come As You Are

Advancing diversity and inclusion through advocacy and support is a core commitment at Edgewood College. All students of color as well as LGBTQ+, low-income, first-generation, and undocumented students are invited to take part in the academic, financial, and personal support needed to create a positive college experience.

Additional Resources

On-Campus Employment for F-1 Students

Students with valid F-1 status are eligible to work on-campus at Edgewood College.  During the fall and spring semesters you can work a maximum of 20 hours per week (all positions combined).  During official school breaks (winter, spring & summer breaks) F-1 students can work more than 20 hours per week as long as you plan to enroll as a full-time student after the break.

Important note about working outside of Edgewood College: F-1 students must apply for and have an approved authorization from the Center for Global Education and the US government BEFORE engaging in off-campus employment, internships (paid or unpaid), or other practical training opportunities.  See the “F-1 Internships & Off-Campus Employment” page on the Center for Global Education website for specific opportunities and eligibility requirements.

To get an on-campus job, follow these steps:

  1. Look for a job.
    Search for an open position on Handshake, the College’s online career management system.
  2. Apply for jobs.
    Submit an online application for each position you would like to apply for. CGE recommends that you also send an email to the contact person listed on the position description. In the email you can explain why you are interested in the position and briefly describe any special skills and/or experience you have that make you a good candidate for the position. If you have a resume, you can also include that in the email. You may need to participate in an interview as part of the application process
  3. Receive a job offer.
  4. Open a U.S. bank account.
    All students who work on campus will receive their paycheck through an electronic direct deposit into a U.S. bank account. For more information about opening a bank account in Madison, go to the “Money and Banking” section of this website.
  5. Schedule an appointment with the Office of Human Resources (HR).
    As soon as you have been hired for a position on campus, you should email Tracey Long (tlong@edgewood.edu) in the Office of Human Resources to schedule an appointment with HR.  In the email include the following information:
  • Your name
  • Your status as an F-1 or J-1 student
  • The name of the office where you will work.

*You cannot begin working until you have had a meeting with HR and completed the required employment paperwork. 

  1. Apply for a Social Security Number.
    After your appointment with HR,  HR will notify Sara Liang, and she will prepare a letter that you will need to apply for a Social Security number (SSN).  A CGE staff member will send an email to notify you that your letter is ready for pick-up. When you pick up your letter, you will also receive complete instructions on how to apply for a Social Security Card.
  1. Take a copy of your Social Security card to HR.
    Approximately 10 business days from the day you applied for a Social Security number, you will receive your Social Security card.  

*For additional resources about on-campus employment, visit the Student Employment website.

I-94 Retrieval

Form I-94 is the Department of Homeland Security’s Arrival/Departure Record for international students.  Upon admission to the United States, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will provide an admission stamp in your passport and will create an electronic record of both your arrival and departure from the country.  You should check your I-94 record information each time you enter and depart the U.S. Here are instructions for how to access your I-94 record:

1. Go to http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/i-94-instructions
2. Click “Get I-94 Number Now” on the upper right side of the page.
3. Click “Get Most Recent I-94.”
4. Read the Department of Homeland Security Terms of Service.
5. Agree to terms, click “I Acknowledge and Agree.”
6. Fill in your information.
7. Make sure that all information is correct (spelling of name, visa type, etc.). In particular check the “Admit Until Date” to verify that it says D/S, which stands for duration of status.

*If your “Admit Until Date” is NOT D/S contact Sara Liang immediately.

If you travel abroad at any time during your program, you should repeat this process to ensure you are always admitted to the U.S. in the correct status and with the D/S notation.

Personal Information Updates (Addresses, Phone Numbers, Names)

To maintain your F-1 or J-1 visa status, anytime you change your address, you must complete this form within 10 days of moving.

 

This is an online form that will be automatically submitted to the Center for Global Education (for updating SEVIS) and Edgewood College.  You do not need to update any other office at the College.

Personal Information Update Form

1. You will need to log-in to the site using your Edgewood username and password.

2. Click on the circle/check mark next to your last name and then click on “Edit” in the upper left corner of the screen.

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3. Update any information that needs to be updated.

4. Click “Save” to submit the form.