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Cultural Events

November 2026:

Halal Thanksgiving (Sponsored Students Only)

November 16–20, 2026:

International Education Week

  • November 16: Celebrating World Languages 1-2 PM Innovation Lab 212 and 213
  • November 17: Learning about Global Engineering and Study Abroad 1 - 2 PM Ozark Room 207, Havener Center 
  • November 18: Learning About Resources for International Students and International Trivia! Carver-Turner Room 204, Havener Center
  • November 19: International Student Simulator 1-4 PM St. Pat's Ballroom A

December 2026:

Mall Trip & Airport Drop-off

Workshops

CPT Workshops 

  • October 14 (7 PM - 8:30 PM, Toomey Hall 199)
  • December 2 (7 PM - 8:30 PM, Toomey Hall 199)
  • January 6
  • March 3
  • May 5

OPT Workshops 

  • December 9 (7 PM - 8:30 PM, Toomey Hall 199)
  • January 13
  • March 10
  • May 12

STEM OPT Workshops (Virtual Only)

  • October 21
  • December 16
  • January 20
  • March 17
  • May 19

"How to Maintain Your Visa Status" Workshops

  • April 7

Important Announcements

Message from ISSS: ISSS continues to monitor updates to international student and scholar visa requirements or restrictions. Notices regarding official policy changes are provided as they are announced and notified to our office.

Important Highlights: 

October 9, 2026 - International Student and Scholar Services is aware of the proposed rule that would implement new fees for F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT). The proposed rule is open for public comment through Nov. 9. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide more information as it becomes available.   

September 14, 2026 - a temporary hold has been placed on duration of status changes effective September 15th to a PENDING date of implementation after review under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Additional information will be shared as soon as it is released.

July 17, 2026 - On July 17, a new rule ending duration of status for F, J and I nonimmigrants was published in the Federal Register. This rule is expected to impact the ability to change major or degree level, transfer or request additional time in the U.S. on F-1 and J-1 status. It will go into effect Sept. 15, 2026. International Student and Scholar Services is reviewing the new rule and related resources to fully understand its impact on S&T's international community. Additional information will be shared with affected students, scholars and campus stakeholders as it becomes available, and updates will be posted on our mage for how to "Maintain Your F1 or J1 Visa Status."

Please review our FAQ page here: Duration of Status Elimination