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.
International Education Week (November 18th-22nd, 2024)
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Monday November 18th:
IESC Got Talent Showcase
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Location: IESC Office, USU Building C
Refreshments provided!
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Virtual Fairs from National Student Exchange on Monday, November 18th
11am to 12pm: Study Abroad in Canada
Register: https://bit.ly/4f5Qhma
12pm to 1pm: Wilderness and Adventure Campuses
Register: https://bit.ly/48BXxnl
1pm to 2pm: Hidden Gems: Connecting with Campuses off the Beaten Path
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Tuesday November 19th:
Explore the World with IESC
Time: 1pm to 3pm
Location: IESC Office, USU Building C
Refreshments from Porto's sponsored by the Department of Criminology and Justice Studies
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Virtual Fairs from National Student Exchange on Tuesday, November 19th
11am to 12pm: Great NSE Roadtrip
Register: https://bit.ly/3CgEEdn
12pm to 1pm: NSE Alumni Panel
Register: https://bit.ly/4hp5G2v
1pm to 2pm: Big City Campuses
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Wednesday November 20th:
Fulbright Group Presentation Session
Time: 11am to 12:15pm
Location: ZOOM register here
"Inside Japan"
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Location: IESC Office, USU Building C
Refreshments Provided!
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Virtual Fairs from National Student Exchange on Wednesday, November 20th
11am to 12pm: Spanish Immersion in Puerto Rico
Register: https://bit.ly/3NQsuL3
12pm to 1pm: Island Campuses: Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, Hawai'i
Register: https://bit.ly/4e8WcFG
1pm to 2pm: NSE & Your Major: From Psychology to Biosystems Engineering, NSE CAN work for you!
Register: https://bit.ly/3ApGhVJ
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Thursday November 21st:
Movie Night: "In Search of Fellini"
Followed by a Q&A with the writer/producer Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Location: Armer Screening Room
FREE ADMISSION
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Friday November 22nd:
Friendsgiving Mixer
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Location: IESC Office, USU Building C
"CSUN feeding CSUN" Canned and Basic need donations welcomed all week! (Mon-Fri, November 18th-22nd).
Guest speaker from CSUN Food Pantry
CSUN with a HEART Donation page
(items accepted are under the drop down titled: Help keep our pantry stocked)
Coffee Hour Events
Location: Always 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 30th: Welcome Back!
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September 6th: Resource Fair
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September 13th: MATADOR NIGHTS - NO COFFEE HOUR
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September 20th: Dance Karaoke
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September 27th: National Coffee Day
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October 4th: Body Language
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October 11th: CSUN Ropes Course (only location change! Behind Redwood Hall)
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October 18th: Stress Management
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October 25th: Halloween
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November 1st: Diwali
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November 8th: Pictionary
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November 15th: Clean Up the World
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November 22nd: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK (see agenda above) - NO COFFEE HOUR
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November 29th: THANKSGIVING BREAK - NO COFFEE HOUR
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December 6th: Last Coffee Hour
Stay Informed and Empowered: Scam Awareness
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September 19th from 12pm to 1pm at the Department of Police Services, Building B3, Community Room - Second Floor
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Please RSVP for Stay Informed and Empowered Event - space is limited!
Study Abroad Fair
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October 16th from 10am to 2pm in Plaza Del Sol, USU
Happy Holidays from the IESC
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Friday December 13th from 2pm to 4pm at the International and Exchange Student Center, Agenda TBD
| Beyond Graduation Webinar - Fall 2024 | |
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Are you graduating this Fall 2024? 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, October 18, 2024 at 1:30pm |
| 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 |
Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 1:30pm Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:30pm |
| 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 |
Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3pm |
| 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, November 1, 2024 at 10am |
| 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 |
Monday, September 16, 2024 at 10am Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 2pm Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11am Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 10am Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 2pm Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 2pm Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 1:30pm Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 11am Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10am |
| 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. |