Events/Webinars
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.
Coffee Hour Events
Location: Always (unless otherwise listed) at the International and Exchange Student Center IN PERSON
Day/Time: Weekly on Fridays from 2pm to 4pm
Date and Theme!
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August 29th: Welcome Back!
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September 5th: Resource Fair (East Conference Center)** location change
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September 12th: TBD
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September 19th: TBD
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September 26th: TBD
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October 3rd: TBD
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October 10th: TBD
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October 17th: TBD
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October 24th: TBD
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October 31st: Halloween
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November 7th: TBD
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November 14th: TBD
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November 21st: International Education Week - Friendsgiving
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November 28th: Thanksgiving week - Campus Closed
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December 5th: TBD
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December 12th: Last Coffee Hour for Fall semester/Happy Holidays!
Study Abroad Fair
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November 19th from 9am to 1pm in Plaza Del Sol, USU
Happy Holidays from the IESC
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Friday December 12th from 2pm to 4pm at the International and Exchange Student Center
| Beyond Graduation Webinar - Spring 2025 | |
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Are you graduating this Spring 2025? The International Student Advisors (ISAs) at the IESC can help you plan ahead and prepare for what occurs 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, March 14, 2025 at 2:00pm |
| Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Webinars | |
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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 |
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:30am Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:30am |
| Employment Authorization Options for International Students: What You Need to Know Webinars | |
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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 |
| Resume Strategies Workshop with the CSUN Career Center | |
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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 |
TBD |
| Travel and Visa Advisory | |
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The webinar will provide students with updates on travel restrictions and F-1 visa advisory. Approximately: 1 hour via Zoom |
Friday, April 4, 2025 at 10:30am |
| Q&A Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (POST-OPT) Webinars | |
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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 |
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1:30pm Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2:00pm Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11:00am Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00pm Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:00am Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:30pm Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:00am Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10:00am |
| Extension of Stay (EOS) Webinars | |
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If you are unable to complete your program of study by the expiration date noted in section #5 on your I-20 form, you must submit an Extension of Stay to the IESC at least 60 days prior to that expiration date. J-1 students must check section #3 on the DS2019 for the expiration date. This webinar is designed to answer any questions related to Extension of Stay requests. |
| F-1 Post-Arrival Webinars | |
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For new students only. The goal is to recap the different resources and departments located on our campus and help you prepare for all future semesters at CSUN. We hope to provide you valuable information to stay connected to the campus. |
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| Immigration Guidance Webinar | |
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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. The webinars will be hosted via ZOOM. Approximately 1 hr |
Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at 1:30pm Tuesday, May 20th, 2025 at 2:00pm Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00am Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:00am |