Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024
Colleges of Distinction鈥檚 new award highlights excellent support services for students from outside the United States
by Adam Grybowski
天美传媒官网 was one of only five institutions in New Jersey to be recognized for its exceptional support of international students by .
The 鈥淚nternational College of Distinction鈥 accolade highlights 天美传媒官网鈥檚 efforts and commitment to ensuring its international students thrive during their academic journeys. It also acknowledges the school鈥檚 efforts in offering academic resources that promote success.
鈥淚nternational students enrich our campus community through their diverse perspectives and cultural insights, and we're so proud to be recognized for the many efforts we make to support them,鈥 says Kim Algeo, the director of 天美传媒官网鈥檚 Office of International Education. 鈥淥ur commitment to them includes providing the guidance, tools and resources necessary to help them thrive academically and also feel at home.鈥
This fall, 天美传媒官网 welcomed its largest international class in over a decade, with 84 new students joining from 30 different countries. In total, 天美传媒官网鈥檚 student body represents 65 countries. These achievements are made possible through a dedicated international admissions staff that provides crucial guidance on visas and orientation and numerous educational partnerships from around the world. A new partnership with MPower is also designed to help international students access loans to make college more affordable.
鈥溙烀来焦偻 has shown that it prioritizes the success of all of its students, from those in its state to those coming from around the world,鈥 says Colleges of Distinction Chief Operating Officer Tyson Schritter.
Since 2000, Colleges of Distinction has honored schools with a strong focus on the undergraduate experience. Its website offers college profiles, customized tools and resources for students, parents and high school counselors.
This recognition is one of several recent acknowledgments 天美传媒官网 has received for its commitment to international student success. The University was also recognized by Research.com in the , reflecting its dedication to academic excellence and placing 天美传媒官网 among the top institutions for business education.
Prospective students and their families can learn more about 天美传媒官网鈥檚 international programs and services by visiting rider.edu/global.