The IESC offers various events and webinars for international students every semester. The events include Concurrent Enrollment and Travel Signature events. In addition, webinars hosted will assist you with any questions you may have regarding CPT, OPT, or immigration guidance. Please check out our upcoming events and webinars down below.
Events
| Concurrent Enrollment Event | |
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The concurrent enrollment event is designated to provide students with concurrent enrollment permission on the same day of the event. The request must be submitted ONLINE prior but no later than the event date. Please see Online Concurrent Enrollment Request Form guide. |
Friday, September 3, 2021 from 1-4pm (PST) Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 1-4pm (PST) Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from8:30-11:30am (PST) Monday, December 13, 2021 from 8:30-11:30am (PST) |
| Travel Signature Event | |
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The travel signature event is designed to obtain a travel signature on the day of the event. The request must be submitted to iescrequest@csun.edu prior but no later than the day of the event. |
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 1:00-4:00pm (PST) Friday, November 5, 2021 from 1:00-4:00pm (PST) |
Webinars
| Scholarship Opportunities for International Students Webinar | |
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In this session, you will learn about scholarship opportunities, learn about how to apply and write scholarship essays. The webinar will include a guest from the LRC Writing Center, and from the CSUN Scholarship department. Approximately: 1 hour via Zoom |
October 12, 2021 at 2pm (PST) |
| Beyond Graduation Webinar | |
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Are you graduating this Fall 2021? IESC advisors help you plan ahead and prepare for Beyond Graduation. In this session, you will learn about your immigration options after you complete your studies at CSUN, learn about ways to stay connected with CSUN Alumni professionals in the U.S. and around the world, and much more. Approximately: 1.5 hours |
Friday, September 24, 2021 at 1pm (PST) |
| Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Webinars | |
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| Description | Dates |
The CPT is an authorization to engage in required paid internship, cooperative education, or practicum related to your F-1 student's field of study. The CPT webinar is designed to give you an overview of the CPT application process and to answer any questions regarding CPT. Approximately: 1 hour via Zoom |
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 10:00am (PST) Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 3:00pm (PST) Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 2:00pm (PST) Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 2:00pm (PST) Monday, December 6, 2021 at 11:00am (PST) |
| Q&A Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (POST-OPT) Webinars | |
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| Description | Dates |
In your last semester of your academic program, F-1 students may apply for POST-OPT. It provides an opportunity for you to apply theoretical knowledge gained from your academic program to a practical employment experience after graduation. The webinar is designed to give students an overview of the POST-OPT application process and to answer any questions regarding POST-OPT. Approximately: 1 hour via Zoom |
Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 2:00pm (PST) Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 10:00am (PST) Monday, September 20, 2021 at 11:00am (PST) Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at 2:00pm (PST) Friday, October 15, 2021 at 10:00am (PST) Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 11:00am (PST) Monday, November 22, 2021 at 3:00pm (PST) Friday, December 3, 2021 at 10:00am (PST) Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 2:00pm (PST) |
| Resume Strategies Workshop with the CSUN Career Center | |
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| Description | Dates |
The IESC partners with the CSUN Career Center to introduce students with strategies and tips on how to prepare a resume. Approximately: 1 hour via Zoom |
Friday, September 10th, 2021 at 10:00am (PST) |
| Employment Opportunities for International Students Webinars | |
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| Description | Dates |
The webinar will provide you an overview of the different employment and practical training options available for international students and answer any questions regarding employment options. Approximately: 1 hour via Zoom |
Friday, August 27, 2021 at 10:00am (PST) Monday, August 30, 2021 at 3:00pm (PST) |
| Extension of Stay Advisement Webinars | |
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| Description | Dates |
The webinar will provide an overview of extension of stay process to help those student that need to extend their I-20 program end date. If you do not need to extend your I-20 because you will be graduating, then we will provide a general overview of your options after graduation. Approximately 1 hour via Zoom. |
Monday, October 25, 2021 at 2:00pm (PST) Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 11:00am (PST) Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 10:00am (PST) |
Fall 2021 Immigration Guidance for International Students
We understand that during these unprecedented times, you may have additional questions about your F1 visa, I-20, travel and more. Please attend one of our immigration advisement webinars and meet with an International Student Advisor. While not all the questions have answers at this time, advisors will do their best to address your concerns with the information available.
Please choose a date and complete the form below to sign up for one of our Fall 2021 Immigration Guidance for International Students webinars. The webinars will be hosted via ZOOM. You will receive an email prior to your session.
