Office of Global and Cultural Connections
A Fun, Supportive Environment
Seton Hill University offers students from different countries and cultures a supportive environment in which to learn, live and grow. The Office of Global and Cultural Connections helps students with anything from immigration status to social or personal adjustment to life in the United States.
Activities & Campus Life
In addition to one-on-one support, the Office of Global and Cultural Connections offers many programs and events throughout the academic year. Activities include club meetings, fundraisers, an annual Intercultural Food Festival, educational programs on current global issues, and off-campus trips.
Annual Food Festival
Each fall semester, intercultural students are invited to choose a recipe from home to prepare for the food festival and share with the rest of the Seton Hill community.
Other Cultural Celebrations
Throughout the year, the Office of Global and Cultural Connections recognizes holidays and celebrations that are important to our students, and conducts events and programs in honor of each cultural heritage month. Events in the past have included Diwali, Lunar New Year and Ramadan.
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English Language Learners
Seton Hill offers an English language course for international students or anyone who would like to strengthen their English skills. Through this course, you will receive encouragement and support in: writing, reading, speaking and listening. Faculty will assist you with conversational practice, generating ideas for writing topics, locating main ideas within texts, producing clear structures, practicing key grammar rules and developing intercultural skills. Conversational tutorials are also offered weekly to provide additional assistance. You are welcome to attend these tutorials, even if you are not registered for English language coursework in a given semester.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for international students and is provided through Seton Hill. Once students are accepted to Seton Hill, insurance details will be sent. Please keep in mind, if you are an international student athlete, you have NCAA requirements for insurance while participating in sports. Please note that medical services in the United States are often expensive; the United States does not have a national health program. Having insurance will cover, or offset, the cost of health care services.