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 the Basic Needs office
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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January 24th: Welcome Back!
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January 31st: Chinese New Year Celebration
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February 7th: Resource Fair
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February 14th: Valentine's Day
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February 21st: International Mother Language Day
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February 28th: Karaoke
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March 7th: Career Planning
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March 14th: Holi Celebration
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March 21st: SPRING BREAK WEEK - NO COFFEE HOUR
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March 28th: Games Day
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April 4th: Dream Catcher Crafting
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April 11th: CSUN Ropes Course (only location change! Behind Redwood Hall)
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April 17th: THURSDAY EDITION: APIDA Heritage Arts and Crafts
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April 18th: Good Friday - USU Night Market NO COFFEE HOUR
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April 25th: Guess Quest
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May 2nd: Last Coffee Hour
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May 9th: Graduation Celebration
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
| 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 |