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UConn alumna Pauline Batista Souza da Silva carries the torch at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio.
Every fall term ISSS works with the Graduate School to organize the Graduate Student Resource Fair to welcome new graduate students to campus.(Arthur Galinat/ISSS)
ISSS welcomes over 900 new international students to campus each fall term. (Nadine Boudissa/ISSS)
Students receive henna tattoos at 2016 ISSS World Fest. (Arthur Galinat/ISSS)
Student members of Illumin8 Dance Crew perform at 2016 ISSS World Fest. (Arthur Galinat/ISSS)
International students enjoying ISSS trip to Newport, Rhode Island. (Max Kort/ISSS)
During family weekend at UConn, ISSS hosts activities for international students to connect with their families at home. (Rae Alexander/ISSS)

Sep 16 Pre-Completion Practical Training (CPT+Pre-OPT) - Stamford1:00pm

Pre-Completion Practical Training (CPT+Pre-OPT) - Stamford

Monday, September 16th, 2019

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Stamford Campus
DWTN 134

This workshop is for F-1 visa holders at Stamford campus.

Are you looking for internships off-campus? Does your academic program have a required internship or practicum? You MUST have proper work authorization before you can start any off-campus internships or practicum. ISSS Stamford will hold a workshop on Sept. 16, 2019 at DWTN 134, from 1 to 2 pm. This workshop will discuss the difference between CPT and Pre-Completion OPT and the application procedures for both.
Note: If you will be graduating soon and would like information on post-completion practical training, please attend the Post-Completion OPT Workshop instead of this one.

Advance registration is required. Please register at: http://www.icworkshops.uconn.edu

More information available at: http://www.isss.uconn.edu

Contact Information: lulu.dong@uconn.edu
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Sep 18 OPT for Master's and Doctoral Students with Thesis/Dissertation (Post Completion)2:00pm

OPT for Master's and Doctoral Students with Thesis/Dissertation (Post Completion)

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Storrs Campus
Storrs, ISSS, McMahon Hall Room 183

This workshop is for F-1 visa students who are currently studying in Masters or Doctoral program that has a thesis/dissertation requirement (Plan A Masters and PhD).

Are you interested in working in the U.S. after you graduate? You should attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how you can use this benefit to legally work or intern in the United States after you graduate.

This program is offered at the UConn Storrs campus.

Sign-up is required. Please register for this session at http://icworkshops.uconn.edu. Contact international@uconn.edu with any questions you may have.

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Sep 19 OPT Workshop (Post-Completion)- Stamford1:00pm

OPT Workshop (Post-Completion)- Stamford

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Stamford Campus
DWTN 134

This workshop is for F-1 visa holders at Stamford campus.

Are you graduating this year? Do you want to look for an internship or job in the U.S. after you finish your degree? If yes, you should attend a Post-Completion OPT workshop. ISSS Stamford will hold a workshop on Sept 19, 2019 at DWTN 134, from 1 to 2 pm. The workshop will cover the basics of post-completion OPT application procedures, work authorization, work requirements and OPT extension opportunities.

Advance registration is required. Please register at: http://www.icworkshops.uconn.edu

More information available at: http://www.isss.uconn.edu

Contact Information: Lulu Dong
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Sep 19 ISSS Family Playground Outing5:00pm

ISSS Family Playground Outing

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Mansfield Community Center Playground

You are invited to the ISSS Family Playground Outing to enjoy the end of summer and connect with other international families at the Mansfield Community Center Playground in Storrs, CT on Thursday, September 19th from 5:00-6:00pm. The Mansfield Community Center is located at 10 South Eagleville Rd, Storrs, CT 06268. Everyone is welcome, so feel free to just come and socialize. I will be sitting at a picnic bench next to the playground with a sign so you can easily find me.

We will cancel the event if there is rain or thunderstorms.

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Sep 20 CPT and Pre-Completion OPT (Working in the U.S. Before You Graduate)1:30pm

CPT and Pre-Completion OPT (Working in the U.S. Before You Graduate)

Friday, September 20th, 2019

01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Storrs ISSS McMahon Hall Room 183

This workshop is for F-1 visa students who would like to do an internship or work off-campus before graduating, or for students who have internships and clinical placements as part of your academic program. All internships, work and placements off-campus must be authorized through CPT or Pre-Completion OPT, even if unpaid and required for your class or program.

Come to this session to learn more about how you can benefit from CPT and pre-completion OPT, and how to apply.

This session is offered at UConn Storrs, Stamford, Graduate Business Learning Center and Law School campuses.

Sign-up is required. Please register for this session at http://icworkshops.uconn.edu. Contact international@uconn.edu with any questions you may have.

More information available at: http://www.isss.uconn.edu

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Sep 21 ISSS Outings: Newport Day Trip 8:00am

ISSS Outings: Newport Day Trip

Saturday, September 21st, 2019

08:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Student Union

Visit beautiful Newport, Rhode Island for a day trip with ISSS. Newport is a small city on the sea with a rich history and natural beauty. Visit the seaside mansions of the Gilded Age or walk the famous cliff walk. Eat and shop at the many boutiques and restaurants. Pick-up and drop-off from the UConn Storrs campus. Your ticket covers the cost of transportation to and from Newport; students are free to do their own activities in the city.

Cost: $10 per student. Purchase your tickets online at the UConn Marketplace.

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Sep 24 OPT Workshop (Post-Completion) - Hartford9:30am

OPT Workshop (Post-Completion) - Hartford

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

09:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Hartford: Graduate Business Learning Center
GBLC 504

This workshop is for F-1 visa holders at the Hartford and GBLC campuses.

Are you graduating this year? Do you want to look for an internship or job in the U.S. after you finish your degree? If yes, you should attend a Post-Completion OPT workshop. The workshop will cover the basics of post-completion OPT application procedures, work authorization, work requirements and OPT extension opportunities.

Advance registration is required. Please register at: http://www.icworkshops.uconn.edu

More information available at: http://www.isss.uconn.edu

Contact Information: neena.kapoor@uconn.edu
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Sep 25 OPT for Bachelor's and Plan B Master's Students (Post-Completion)1:30pm

OPT for Bachelor's and Plan B Master's Students (Post-Completion)

Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Storrs, ISSS, McMahon Hall Room 183

This workshop is for F-1 visa students who are currently studying in a Bachelor's program, or a Master's program that has no thesis (Plan B Masters). It is also for students in any other degree program that does not include a Thesis/Dissertation as a graduation requirement (e.g. Juris Doctor, PharmD).

Are you interested in working in the U.S. after you graduate? You should attend this workshop to learn more about Optional Practical Training (OPT) and how you can use this benefit to legally work or intern in the United States after you graduate.

This program is offered at UConn Storrs, Stamford, Graduate Business Learning Center and Law campuses.

Sign-up is required. Please register for this session at http://icworkshops.uconn.edu. Contact international@uconn.edu with any questions you may have.

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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