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Information for international students from Promote Iowa Education Internationally (PIE)

Welcome International Students:
Use this website to gather information about colleges, universities, community colleges, and trade and technical schools in the state of Iowa, USA.

What is PIE?
Mission Statement
Benefits of Membership
Become a member
Member Application (PDF) Membership Directory
Board Members
PIE Bylaws (PDF Format)
Contact PIE

PIE News
PIE Embassy Visit
Grassley's 2004 Visit
Colombia Counselor Visit
2005 Colombia Tour

How to Join PIE
How to Become a Member of PIE International

To become a member of PIE International, one must meet the requirements as shown here, complete a membership application form, pay annual dues, and designate a voting delegate. Members shall be representatives from two- and four-year regionally accredited colleges or universities, companies, agencies, and/or individuals in Iowa that support the mission of the Consortium.

Educational Institutions:
Members must demonstrate a commitment to international students, including
  • International student services to assist students that enroll at their institutions, including the presence of an international student adviser;
  • Approval by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service or the USIA to issue appropriate visa eligibility forms;
  • Exchanges or study abroad opportunities for students.
Members should also be members of professional organizations that support good practices and codes of ethics such as:
  • NAFSA
  • The Association of International Educators
  • AACRAO (the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers)
  • NACAC (the National Association of College Admission Counseling)

Other Members:
Members must demonstrate support for and/or participation in international activities in Iowa such as:
  • hiring international student interns
  • bringing international employees or delegations to the state for education and training
  • partnering with educational institutions, organizations and agencies to engage in internationally related activities
All members shall pay a fee and designate a representative to the Consortium.

Membership Application in Adobe PDF format.

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