The Center

The Center for Student Support Support and Advocacy (The Center) develops, promotes, and supports a welcoming environment for our diverse campus community by promoting equity, educational opportunities, global understanding, and intercultural awareness where all members are valued, supported, and respected.

Located in the Occhiato Student Center (OSC), room 104/106, the Center is a space for students to seek resources and find community. Programs housed in The Center are Disability Resources, Pack CARES, Case Management, The Pack Pantry, Study Abroad, National Student Exchange (NSE), International Student Support, College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and cultural programming.  

The Center staff maintains an open door policy, ensuring that every student has an opportunity to be heard and helped when needed.

Cultural Programing 

The Center collaborates with several organizations and departments to sponsor diversity programming throughout the year. These activities are held in conjunction with national holidays and cultural celebrations and are open to the entire student population and the local community.

Examples include: Hispanic Heritage Month, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Black History Month, International Education Week, LGBTQ+ History Month, Native American Heritage Month, Women’s History Month, Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and more.

Facilities, Technology, and Equipment

The Center offers space for students to gather and meet. There are computer workstations, study areas, a microwave, a television, and lounge seating. The Center is open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and offers extended hours to accommodate student organizations throughout the academic year. The Center is available upon request for the utilization of student organizations by calling (719) 549-2329.

Support for International Students

International Student  Orientation

All new international students to CSU Pueblo are required to participate in a mandatory orientation upon arrival. During orientation, new students will learn important information about maintaining their visa status and ways to be successful as a student.  New students will be administered English, math, and reading placement exams. Results determine registration into the appropriate course(s) and do not affect admission to the University.

Advising

The Center provides advising for international students on ways to maintain their international student status and comply with visa regulations. International students will be connected to their Success Coach or Academic Advisor for assistance with registering for classes. 

Activities

International students are encouraged to participate in all activities offered by CSU Pueblo. In addition, the Center hosts individual events throughout the academic year. Annual events include International Education Week, holiday celebrations, and other cultural programs.

National Student Exchange (NSE)

National Student Exchange (NSE) is a program of over 200 colleges and universities that assist undergraduate students in attending American universities in almost every state and several U.S. territories for up to one year.

Instead of crossing oceans, NSE students cross state, regional, provincial, and cultural borders.

Federally-funded financial aid may be used by eligible Study Abroad/NSE participants enrolling at U.S. member colleges and universities.

Interested students can contact The Center and speak with the NSE coordinator, who will assist in finding the right university with the right combination of courses, facilities, and environment to meet student’s academic and personal needs, and interests. The Center is located in the OSC, Suite 104/106. Phone: (719) 549-2329.

Study Abroad Programs

Colorado State University Pueblo recognizes the benefit of an education that includes international experiences. Consequently, the University encourages students with second language proficiency, when appropriate, to enroll in the CSU Pueblo Study Abroad Program. Students wishing to increase cultural awareness or competency in subjects offered in international settings are encouraged to contact The Center. Study abroad opportunities for CSU Pueblo students are presently available in accredited universities in Germany, Italy, South Korea, Mexico, the Czech Republic, and Thailand. Some schools teach in English; therefore, second language proficiency may not be required.

For more information call (719) 549-2329 or email tristan.laner@csupueblo.edu. Contact may be made directly with the study abroad coordinator by visiting Suite 104/106 in the Occhiato Student Center.