Office of International Services at GSU

Moments from Caps and Connections.

International Mix N’ Mingle- Spring 2026

Join us for the International Mix & Mingle. An evening of cultural exchange, meaningful conversations, and new connections. Come meet people from around the world and celebrate diversity together.

Hello everyone!
We invite you to join us for International Mix N’ Mingle, a welcoming event to meet new people and celebrate cultural diversity.

Hello GovState Family!
We invite you to join us for International Mix N’ Mingle, a welcoming event to meet new people and celebrate cultural diversity.

Celebrating cultures, stories, and flavors from around the world. Thank you for joining us for International Education Week.

OIS has drop-in advising hours for international students! Scan the QR code to meet with an advisor on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm or Wednesdays from 2pm - 4pm. Links are also available in your OIS Portal account.

This Thursday, come celebrate Diwali with us in the Hall of Governors from 1pm-3pm! We'll have Indian Food, Henna, and a Photo Booth to capture the fun!

Another fantastic Yoga session with our amazing student Chaitanya! We'll be hosting more sessions around midterms and finals, so stay tuned!

✨ Meet our amazing student workers at the Office of International Students (OIS) here at GOVST! 🌎💼 They’re always ready to support and welcome fellow Jaguars from around the world.

🎓 Surya Kiran Vuppay from Hyderabad, India 🇮🇳, thriving as a Master’s in Business Analytics student at Governors State University! As a Graduate Assistant at the Office of International Services 💼🌍 and President of the International Culture Organization 🌐, I’m passionate about supporting international students and celebrating diversity through cultural exchange. GSU’s vibrant community and engaging events, thanks to Student Engagement & Leadership, have made this journey transformative!

My name is Chaitanya (Chay) from Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India, pursuing my Master’s in Business Analytics at Governors State University while working as a student assistant in the Office of International Services. ✨ Being at GSU has been an empowering and enriching experience, with supportive professors and vibrant student clubs that provide endless opportunities to grow and connect. 🙏 I’m also grateful to Student Engagement & Leadership for organizing such lively events that make campus life unforgettable—leaving no choice but to fall in love with Governors State University.

I am Vinay Deep from Visakhapatnam, India 🇮🇳, and I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Business Analytics 📊 at Governors State University 🐾. My time at GSU has been rewarding ✨, especially because of the supportive learning environment 📚 where professors encourage active participation 🙌. I have also had a very good experience with the Office of International Services (OIS) 🌎, as they have been extremely helpful and welcoming 🤝, making my transition as an international student much smoother.