Information Sessions & Events Calendar

Information sessions are approximately 45 minutes in length, except for OPT sessions, which are one hour.

View the calendar below for session and other event details and to add them to your personal calendar.

F-1 Regulations

For all international students to learn more about current F-1 regulations. Mandatory for those beginning a new program.

Tuesday, August 26 at 1:00 pm in Great Hall
Tuesday, September 9 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C814
Tuesday, October 7 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C814
Thursday, November 6 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205

Work in the United States

For F-1 students who are interested in learning more about F-1 employment benefits. Particular emphasis is placed on Curricular Practical Training (credit-bearing internships).

Wednesday, September 10 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205
Wednesday, October 22 at 3:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205
Tuesday, November 11 at 1:00 pm in VIRTUAL

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Mandatory for F-1 students completing studies in December or the Winter Session who want to apply for post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT). Due to the lengthy authorization process, students are strongly encouraged to attend an early session. The International Student Advisor will only endorse the applications of students who attend one of these sessions. Please note you must be physically present in the U.S. to apply for OPT.

Thursday, September 11 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205
Wednesday, September 17 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205
Monday, September 22 at 3:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205
Tuesday, September 30 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C814
Thursday, October 9 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205
Thursday, October 23 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205
Thursday, October 28 at 1:00 pm in ISS Office, Room B103
Thursday, November 13 at 1:00 pm in Feldman, Room C205