{"id":4529,"date":"2025-10-01T01:00:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T05:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/?p=4529"},"modified":"2025-10-01T15:14:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T19:14:52","slug":"all-are-welcome-at-wilmu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2025\/10\/01\/all-are-welcome-at-wilmu\/","title":{"rendered":"ALL Are Welcome: WilmU Embraces International Students Studying Abroad\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column4529_ebb53c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column4529_ebb53c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4529_ebb53c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4529_ebb53c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4529_ebb53c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4529_ebb53c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4529_ebb53c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4529_ebb53c-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4529_ebb53c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column4529_ebb53c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4529_ebb53c-de dynamic-main-col\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>When choosing a university, it\u2019s important to feel valued and accepted. Wilmington University delivers a welcoming and seamless experience for international students, with more than 200 career-oriented <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/programs\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">degree and certificate programs<\/a> plus a variety of helpful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/studentservices\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resources<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/ssc\/tutoring.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free tutoring<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/careerservices\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">career services<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WilmU is also one of the most affordable universities in the mid-Atlantic region, and our graduation rate for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/international\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">international students<\/a> at the graduate level is 85%.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International Student Services\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are five ways you are welcome at WilmU:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Friendly \u201cFamily\u201d Community<\/strong>\u00a0<br>It has been our privilege to serve students since 1968, providing life-changing education in an inclusive, caring community. Our international students bring highly valued global perspectives to WilmU. Their proud traditions and cultural experiences help generate ideas and promote a better understanding of our world.\u00a0\u00a0<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dedicated Faculty and Staff<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Our dedicated faculty and staff embrace an atmosphere of mutual respect regardless of age, race, interest, background or aspirations. The diversity of our student body brings our classrooms to life.\u00a0<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accredited Academics<\/strong>\u00a0<br>WilmU offers a wide range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/international\/f-1-stem-eligible-programs.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">F-1 eligible programs<\/a>, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/technology\/computer-science.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B.S. in Computer Science<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/business\/mba_index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MBA<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/technology\/information-systems-technologies.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">M.S. in Information Systems Technologies<\/a> \u2014 all designed to meet the demands of today\u2019s global marketplace. Certain F-1 students who receive STEM degrees (science, technology, engineering and math), as designated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, may apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT).\u00a0<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Campus Life and Opportunities<\/strong>\u00a0<br>From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/studentlife\/studorganizations.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">organizations and clubs<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/wildcats.athletics.wilmu.edu\/landing\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">athletics<\/a>, it&#8217;s easy to get involved in our Wildcat community. For example, the Multicultural Club helps support and guide students by hosting events on and off campus. The <a href=\"https:\/\/cyberwildcats.net\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cyber Wildcats<\/a> are passionate about cybersecurity and technology. The Student Government Association gives members a voice in collegiate activities, and our incredible WilmU sports teams bring together student-athletes from all over the world.\u00a0<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Convenient Location<\/strong>\u00a0<br>WilmU\u2019s main <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wilmu.edu\/newcastle\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Castle Campus<\/a> is conveniently located in the East Coast state of Delaware, making it easy to travel to or from Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. We also partner with Places4Students, a company that specializes in off-campus housing solutions, so students can look for a roommate and find area housing options.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you to Wilmington University. We are committed to being a university where <strong>UNDERSTANDING<\/strong> and <strong>RESPECT<\/strong> for each other is paramount, <strong>INTEGRITY<\/strong> guides all of our choices, providing educational <strong>OPPORTUNITY<\/strong> is our primary purpose, and<strong> RESPONSIVENESS<\/strong> to diverse community needs is key.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id4529_8db0d3-c7{margin-top:0em;}.kb-row-layout-id4529_8db0d3-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4529_8db0d3-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id4529_8db0d3-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0em;padding-right:0em;padding-bottom:0em;padding-left:0em;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4529_8db0d3-c7{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}.kb-row-layout-id4529_8db0d3-c7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4529_8db0d3-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4529_8db0d3-c7{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kb-row-layout-id4529_8db0d3-c7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id4529_8db0d3-c7{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-right:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}}.wu-text-col,.wu-img-col {\tmin-height: 114px;}.wu-text-col &gt; 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