PIC Mission

To provide exceptional services and create opportunities that inspire international education, support international students, and facilitate global partnerships, working to model and ensure a vibrant and inclusive campus environment. 

Strategic Plan & Goals Summary

A summary of the Padnos International Center's strategic goals and objectives:  

Strategic Goals and Objectives 

Goal 1: Study Abroad: Provide impactful, accessible, and educational international programs

Goal 2: International Student and Scholar Services: To Support, Serve, and Retain international students and scholars coming to GVSU.

Goal 3: Community Engagement: To foster an inclusive local and global collaborative community.

Goal 4: PIC Climate: Provide Encouraging, Flexible, Effective, and Nurturing Place to Work

The full strategic plan may be found by clicking here: Strategic Plan 2024

Policy on Study Abroad Providers

Detailed information on GVSU's open study abroad policy and affiliate study abroad providers. 

Read More about Study Abroad Providers

Forum on Education Abroad

The Forum's 'Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad'. 

Read More about the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad

PIC Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships and grants are available to help students with the costs of a study abroad program. 

Are you interested in donating to a GVSU study abroad scholarship? Please visit https://www.gvsu.edu/pic/give