Welcome to the Study Abroad and Exchange Information Sessions page! The International & Exchange Student Center offers information sessions to help you navigate your way to the study abroad/exchange experience that is just right for you!
Congratulations on taking your first steps toward studying abroad, we look forward to helping you get to your desired destination!
Spring 2022 Study Abroad & Exchange Information Session Schedule
The International and Exchange Student Center offers regular information sessions during the fall and spring semesters to encourage students to learn more about the study abroad and exchange opportunities available at CSUN. Requests for accommodation services (e.g., sign language interpreters or transcribers) must be made at least five (5) business days in advance. Please contact the Study Abroad Advisors no less than five (5) business days prior to your desired session to request that accommodation services be provided.
Please see the schedule below for the list of dates. Please note that all information sessions taking place in the spring semester will be held online via ZOOM.
January
| Monday, January 24th | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Thursday, January 27th | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
February
| Tuesday, February 1st | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Friday, February 4th | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Monday, February 7th | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Wednesday, February 9th | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Register here for this information session |
| Tuesday, February 15th | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Thursday, February 17th | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Monday, February 21st | 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Thursday, February 24th | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Register here for this information session |
March
| Tuesday, March 8th | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Friday, March 11th | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Register here for this information session |
| Monday, March 14th | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Wednesday, March 16th | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | **Cancelled** |
| Thursday, March 24th | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Friday, March 25th | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Tuesday, March 29th | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Wednesday, March 30th | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
April
| Monday, April 4th | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Thursday, April 7th | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Tuesday, April 12th | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Thursday, April 14th | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Monday, April 18th | 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Register here for this information session |
| Wednesday, April 20th | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Thursday, April 28th | 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Friday, April 29th | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Register here for this information session |
May
| Tuesday, May 3rd | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Wednesday, May 4th | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | **Cancelled** |
| Monday, May 9th | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Thursday, May 12th | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
| Tuesday, May 17th | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Register here for this information session |
Fulbright Information Sessions
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program Tutorials offer a "Fulbright 101" -- providing basic information about the program, applicant qualifications and application components. Each tutorial focuses on a portion of the greater Fulbright U.S. Student Program in 10-15 minute videos. Accessible 24/7, these tutorials help applicants begin the process of determining which Fulbright U.S. Student Program offering is right for them, and beginning the application process.
Tutorials
- How It Works: Fulbright
- Tutorial - English Teaching Assistantship (ETA)
- Tutorial - Fulbright Research / Study Grants (U.S. Student Program)
Fulbright Group Presentation hosted on February 23, 2022
Webinars
- Attend Live: The Information Session page has a complete list of upcoming webinars for applicants
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Overview - March 29, 2022 | 2pm-3pm Eastern Time
Getting Started - Selecting Award Types - April 12, 2022 | 3pm-4pm Eastern Time
Introduction to Study/Research - April 14, 2022 | 2pm-3pm Eastern Time
Introduction to Graduate Degree Enrollment - April 18, 2022 | 3pm-4pm Eastern Time
Introduction to English Teaching Assistant - April 20, 2022 | 2pm-3pm Eastern Time
Introduction to Arts Awards - April 25, 2022 | 1pm-2pm Eastern Time
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Overview - Spanish - April 27, 2022 | 4pm-5pm Eastern Time
Fulbright U.S. Student Program General Q&A Webinar - April 29, 2022 | 3pm-4pm Eastern Time- Watch a recording: We record and save all Fulbright Applicant Webinars for those applicants who cannot attend the live event.
Videos
- The Fulbright Program Vimeo and YouTube Channels highlight grantees and alumni through video-we visit alumni, talk to grantees, and dig into what Fulbrighters are doing on the ground.
CSU IP Information Sessions
The California State University International Programs (CSU IP) office will be offering virtual information sessions this fall semester. Students just getting started can join a General Information Session to learn more about CSU IP. Upcoming sessions have been listed below, along with registration links. Any questions regarding these sessions should be directed to csuip@calstate.edu.
GENERAL INFORMATION SESSIONS
General information sessions will provide an overview on the various program types CSU IP offers, the affordability of studying abroad through CSU IP and how students can stay on track for graduation through CSU IP.
WEDNESDAYS at 1:00 pm
Register for general information sessions here.
A zoom link will be provided to session attendees via email prior to the meeting.
National Student Exchange (NSE) Information Sessions
The National Student Exchange (NSE) office offers virtual information sessions during the fall and spring semesters. Upcoming sessions have been listed below, along with registration links. Any questions regarding these sessions should be directed to info@nse.org.
Thursday, April 28 from 8:00 am - 9:00 am (Pacific)
Register for the April 28th NSE Information Session
Friday, May 6 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Pacific)
Register for the May 6th NSE Information Session
Thursday, May 12 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Pacific)
Register for the May 12th NSE Information Session
Tuesday, May 17 from 8:00 am - 9:00 am (Pacific)
Register for the May 17th NSE Information Session
IESC Information Session Videos
If you are not able to check out any of the live Information Sessions taking place this semester, check out the following information session recordings:
Introduction to Study Abroad and Exchange with the CSUN IESC (General Overview - 17 minutes)
CSUN Study Abroad & Exchange Information Session (Full Info Session - 42 minutes)
