International Students, Scholars & Programs Events

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Are you an F-1 student who wants to work in the U.S. after graduation? You'll most likely need Optional Practical Training (OPT). Attend a virtual OPT session to learn more about this work authorization.

Join us as we celebrate International Women's Day 2025 in with the Inner Peace Coalition and Sentara Healthcare. The event opens with a reception at 5:30 p.m. on March 6 at the School of Education and continues all day March 7 at the Sadler Center.

Join ISSP on a grocery trip to the international grocery stores in Newport News! The trip will be stopping at E-Mart and Ubbego African Supermarket. Limited spots are available so make sure to sign-up once the link is sent out!

Are you an F-1 student who wants to work in the U.S. after graduation? You'll most likely need Optional Practical Training (OPT). Attend a virtual OPT session to learn more about this work authorization.

Income tax season is here! Want to learn more about U.S. income taxes and what resources to use? Attend ISSP's Tax Information and Resources Session to learn more.

Omaid Sharifi, President and Co-founder of ArtLords, will speak about the role of art in fostering freedom and democracy, for the third event of the Spring 2025 Scholarly Perspectives Series on Arts & Democracy. 

Spend the day in Richmond, VA and get a chance to tour the Virginia State Capitol, Carytown, and Virginia Museum of Fine Arts!

Iman Zaki, cultural manager, researcher, consultant, and theater maker, is the third artist of the Spring 2025 Scholarly Perspectives Series on Arts & Democracy. 

At the Writing and Communication Center, trained peer consultants offer individual assistance with writing, presentation, and other communication assignments across disciplines and at any stage, from generating ideas to polishing a final product.