We are pleased to share that on July 26 the Biden administration released a joint statement from the U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Secretary of Education renewing the United States' commitment to international education.

The Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education underscores the importance of meeting global challenges through international partnerships and collaboration. Importantly, it highlights the value of international students and scholars on U.S. campuses, international research collaborations, and international education for domestic students at home and abroad.

"International students, researchers, scholars, and exchange alumni contribute to the long-term economic health and competitiveness of the U.S. economy. They make significant contributions to U.S. innovation through their research and academic work and their subsequent professional collaboration, in fields that range from cutting-edge digital technologies to the development of the COVID-19 vaccines. In addition, international students, researchers, and scholars who gain practical experience in the United States after graduation benefit U.S. businesses through their multicultural perspectives, linguistic skills, and academic training, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)."

(Joint Statement of Principles in Support of International Education, p. 4)

The statement outlines 10 action items that U.S. federal agencies commit to undertaking to foster internationalization of U.S. campuses and classrooms; welcome international students, researchers, scholars, and educators; and implement improved policies, procedures, and protocols in support of international education.

We welcome you to read the full statement, and want to reiterate how much FSU values your presence and contributions to our university and community.