Information Sessions & Events Calendar

Information sessions take place in Feldman Center, Room C205 or Conference Center, Seminar Room 9. All 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 dates 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.

Thursday, Sep. 1 at 1:00 pm in Conference Center, Seminar Room 9
Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 3:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205
Thursday, Nov. 10 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).

Thursday, Sep. 15 at 1:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205         
Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 3:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205       
Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 3:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205   

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

Mandatory for F-1 students completing studies in December or January 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, Sep. 8 at 1:00 pm in Conference Center, Seminar Room 9
Tuesday, Sep. 13 at 3:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205
Thursday, Sep. 22 at 1:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205
Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 1:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205
Thursday, Oct. 13 at 1:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205 
Thursday, Oct. 20 at 1:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205 
Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 3:00 pm in Feldman Center, Room C205 
Friday, Dec. 9 at 10:00 am in Conference Center, Seminar Room 9