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 17th-21st, 2025) Fall semester only!
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
Events are subject to change.
Date and Theme!
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January 23rd: Welcome back!
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January 30th: IESC Resource Fair
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February 6th: International Mother Language Day
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February 13th: Valentine's Day
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February 20th: Chinese New Year
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February 27th: Holi Celebration
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March 6th: Career Planning
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March 13th: Rope's Course
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March 20th: SPRING RECESS - NO COFFEE HOUR
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March 27th: SPICE Presentation
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April 3rd: Spring Celebration
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April 10th: International Earth Day
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April 17th: USU Night Market - NO COFFEE HOUR
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April 24th: IESC Fun Day
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May 1st: APIDA Heritage Month
Study Abroad Fair
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Fall semester only
| Beyond Graduation Webinar - Spring 2026 | |
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Are you graduating this Spring 2026? 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 13, 2026 at 10:00am |
| 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, January 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:30 AM Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM |
| 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 |
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:30 PM Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM |