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. Please bring your passport and I-20 to the session.

Tuesday, February 6 at 1:00 pm in Dubinsky, 8th Floor Alcove
Thursday, March 7 at 1:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205
Thursday, April 11 at 1:00 pm in Feldman Center, 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, February 7 at 1:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205       
Tuesday, March 5 at 1:00 pm in Dubinsky, 8th Floor Alcove      
Wednesday, April 10 at 3:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

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

Thursday, February 8 at 1:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205
Tuesday, February 13 at 1:00 pm in Dubinsky, 8th Floor Alcove
Wednesday, February 21 at 3:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205
Tuesday, February 27 at 1:00 pm in Dubinsky, 8th Floor Alcove
Tuesday, March 12 at 1:00 pm in Dubinsky, 8th Floor Alcove
Thursday, March 21 at 1:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205 
Friday, April 19 at 10:00 am in Dubinsky, 8th Floor Alcove
Thursday, May 2 at 1:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205