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Oct 23 CPT and Pre-Completion OPT (Working in the U.S. Before You Graduate)10:00am

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

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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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Oct 25 Pre-Completion Practical Training (CPT + Pre-OPT) - Hartford9:30am

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

Friday, October 25th, 2019

09:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Hartford Campus
HTB 147

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

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. 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: neena.kapoor@uconn.edu
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Oct 25 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)

Friday, October 25th, 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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Oct 28 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)

Monday, October 28th, 2019

01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Storrs Campus
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.

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

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Oct 28 Expand Your Career Options5:00pm

Expand Your Career Options

Monday, October 28th, 2019

05:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Storrs Campus
OAK 301

Gain insights into a career outside the academy. Gain tips for navigating your job search and career preparation. Presenter will be announced in September 2019.

Contact Information: career@uconn.edu
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Oct 29 ISSS Coffee Hour Party in the USA3:30pm

ISSS Coffee Hour Party in the USA

Tuesday, October 29th, 2019

03:30 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
McMahon Hall ISSS Lounge Room 183

Let’s party in the USA on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 from 3:30PM-5PM in McMahon Hall, ISSS Lounge, Room 183
Pass by for American food and a chance to win prizes in a trivia game on U.S. American culture.
Hosted by the International Student and Scholar Services and Huskies International. This is an approved Honors event. All are welcome!

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Nov 2 Worldfest 2019: Sustainability1:00pm

Worldfest 2019: Sustainability

Saturday, November 2nd, 2019

01:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Student Union Ballroom

UConn Worldfest is an annual event to celebrate the University’s international community and raise awareness of the many cultures, traditions and talents of our students and scholars. Join us for this fabulous event where you can watch performances, meet students, learn about opportunities for global engagement, and show your support for our diverse community. Sponsored by International Student and Scholar Services and the Worldfest Planning Committee.

Free Admission and food, booths, performances, children’s activities and more!

Contact Information: international@uconn.edu
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Nov 5 Pre-Completion Practical Training (CPT + Pre-OPT) - Hartford9:30am

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

Tuesday, November 5th, 2019

09:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Hartford: Graduate Business Learning Center
GBLC 504

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

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. 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: neena.kapoor@uconn.edu
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