46 | STEVENS STUDENT HANDBOOK Financial Aid Graduate Student Life The Office of Financial Aid is available to work with students and families to develop concrete plans for financing college, from estimating the cost of attending Stevens to learning about eligibility for different types of aid and how to apply for them. The office strives to provide excellent service to students and their families, and students are encouraged to meet with their financial aid advisor throughout their enrollment at Stevens. The Office of Graduate Student Life (OGSL), in conjunction with various University partners, provides comprehensive resources and support to all graduate students at Stevens. The department plans and implements programs and workshops throughout the year that focus on academic, professional and personal development, and social engagement. Along with supporting more than 30 student- led organizations, OGSL advises the Graduate Student Council and several student advisory boards. The goal of OGSL is to create opportunities and experiences that add value to each student’s Stevens experience. We are committed to providing programs and services that empower graduate students to realize their academic, professional and personal goals. We support the University’s commitment to innovation and excellence by offering relevant programs and services that empower students to serve as global citizens in academia and industry. Intercultural Space Located off of the Student Commons on the 2nd floor of the University Center, the Intercultural Space is a hub for identity development, social justice education, community-building, empowerment, and allyship on campus. The creation of the Intercultural Space was spearheaded by student leaders, who called for “a space for dialogue on the topics of diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality on campus” (Proclamation P-19S-001 of the 106th Senate of the Student Government Association). Housing a Lending Library, relaxation corner, and student art, this space is both a vibrant area for resources and programming through the Office of Student Culture and Belonging as well as a student-centered lounge. All are welcome. Find out more online. International Programs The Office of International Programs provides overall strategic direction and visibility for the internationalization of the Institute. The Study Abroad and Exchange Program provides international opportunities for undergraduate students in numerous countries through semester exchange programs, our direct enroll program at University College Dublin, or through our affiliate study abroad providers. Stevens students are studying in Costa Rica, Argentina, Czech Republic, France, Italy, Spain, Ireland, England, Cyprus, Poland, China, Australia, the Netherlands, South Korea, Japan and Iceland, and others. • Semester study abroad options include studying with one of our approved exchange partner universities, the Global Engineering Education Exchange (Global E3), with a study abroad provider, or University College Dublin. • Shorter options include our popular intersession (J term) programs, summer courses, research, service learning, intensive language courses and virtual and in- person international internships.
