Welcome to the Office of International Services at UAH The Office of International Services (OIS) serves as a resource for international students, faculty, and staff at UAH. Through its three support entities – the English as a Second Language Program (ESL), the Office of Study Abroad, and the Office of International Student & Scholar Services – the OIS promotes campus and community internationalization; administers the university’s study-abroad and international exchange programs; oversees the recruitment, admission, and retention of international students, scholars, and faculty; provides intensive English language instruction; and facilitates the process of hiring international scholars and employees. International Student and Scholar Services Office of Study Abroad