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| Event | Description | Date | Time | Location | Type | |
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New Graduate International Student Orientation |
Orientation for new international graduate students. |
August 11-15 |
All day; see schedule | CGE |
Orientation |
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New Undergraduate International Student Orientation |
Orientation for new international undergraduate, ISC, and exchange students |
August 15-17 |
All day; see schedule | CGE | Orientation | |
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Welcome Picnic |
A welcome celebration for all new international students |
August 16 |
4:00-7:00pm | UREC | Orientation | |
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Welcome Back Ice Cream Social |
Kick off the start of the semester with ice cream and friends! |
August 21 |
3:00-5:00pm |
The Lawn (between Holland Yates Hall and Hotel Madison) |
Community |
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International Student Grocery Store Trip |
Transportation from CGE to local grocery store (i.e., Walmart, Martins, Target or Aldi) for groceries and essential items. You will be dropped off at your home. |
August 28 |
3:00-5:00pm |
CGE Lounge |
F-1 and J-1 students |
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Career Conversations |
Join ISSS and Career Center staff to talk about strategies for career development in the U.S. |
September 2 |
2:30-3:30pm |
CGE Lounge |
Informational; F-1 students |
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Pre-Career Fair Prep Workshop |
Join the Career Center for this informational workshop to prepare for the upcoming Career Fair. |
September 4 |
12:00-1:00pm |
SSC 1075 |
Informational |
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Networking for Introverts |
Introverts unite to prepare for the upcoming Career Fair. Register here. |
September 10 |
7:00-8:00pm |
Online |
Informational |
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iCareer for Grads: Zoom in on Your Career |
In 20 min. or less, let's talk about the career fair and how to best take advantage of it. |
September 11 |
12:15-12:35pm |
Informational; F-1 graduate students |
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| Fika Time: tea and coffee for grads | Monthly tea and coffee time to slow down and connecting with other graduate international students | September 17 | 10:30-11:30am | CGE Lounge | Community | |
| International Student Grocery Store Trip | Transportation from CGE to local grocery store (i.e., Walmart, Martins, Target or Aldi) for groceries and essential items. You will be dropped off at your home. | September 19 | 3:00-5:00pm | CGE Lounge | F-1 and J-1 students | |
| iCareer for Grads: Zoom in on Your Career |
In 20 min. or less, let's talk about Looking for Jobs in the US. |
September 25 | 12:15-12:35pm | Online | Informational; F-1 graduate students | |
| I-Week: International Variety Show | International students and faculty display their cultures through fashion, music, and color! | September 26 | 4:00-6:00pm | TDU | Community | |
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Career Conversations |
Join ISSS and Career Center staff to talk about strategies for career development in the U.S. |
October 2 |
1:00-2:00pm |
CGE Lounge |
Informational; F-1 students |
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Fika Time: tea and coffee for grads |
Monthly tea and coffee time to slow down and connecting with other graduate international students |
October 8 |
10:30-11:30am |
CGE Lounge |
Community |
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iCareer for Grads: Zoom in on Your Career |
In 20 min. or less, let's talk about adopting a career strategy |
October 9 |
12:15-12:35pm |
Informational; F-1 graduate students |
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Pumpkin Decorating |
Join us for painting pumpkins. Limited supply of pumpkins so, first come, first served. |
October 17 |
4-6pm |
CGE Lounge, and outside on the lawn, weather permitting |
F-1 and J-1 students |
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Open Conversation with ISSS |
Ask questions and share your experiences with ISSS. Staff present to listen and offer support/resources. |
October 21 |
3:00-4:30pm |
CGE |
F-1 and J-1 students |
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Bus trip to Washington DC with KDU |
Join students from KDU on this day trip to Washington DC! RSVP required. |
October 22 |
7:30am-8:00pm |
Leave from Miller Bus Stop |
Community |
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Halloween Theme Share and Dine |
Come join us (students) in Halloween costume to enjoy some food and candy while sharing about your experiences at JMU. Topic ideas include cultural adjustment, dorm life, making friends, being away from home, classes, etc. |
October 30 |
5-7:30pm |
CGE Classroom |
F-1 and J-1 students |
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Career Conversations |
Join ISSS staff to talk about strategies for career development. |
November 4 |
1:30-2:30pm |
CGE Lounge |
Informational; F-1 students |
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Understanding CPT |
Learn about CPT and the requirements to apply for this work authorization. |
November 5 |
2:00-3:00pm |
CGE Classroom |
Informational; F-1 students |
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iCareer for Grads: Zoom in on Your Career |
In 20 min. or less, let's talk about how to best use your cover letter |
November 6 |
12:15-12:35pm |
Informational; F-1 graduate students |
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Coffee with Kseniia Kozlova @TDU |
Join us at TDU for coffee and conversation with Kseniia (May 2025 JMU grad) to hear about her experiences of playing professional basketball in France! |
November 6 |
3:00-4:00pm |
TDU |
Community; F-1 students |
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Fika Time: tea and coffee for grads |
Monthly tea and coffee time to slow down and connecting with other graduate international students |
November 12 |
10:30-11:30am |
CGE Lounge |
Community |
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Thanksgiving Dinner |
Join ISSS for this American tradition! |
November 13 |
5:00-7:00pm |
Hall of Presidents |
Community |
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Bowling |
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November 14 |
7:30-10pm |
Meet at CGE Lounge |
F-1 and J-1 student only |
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iCareer for Grads: Zoom in on Your Career |
In 20 min. or less, let's talk about work authorization |
November 20 |
12:15-12:35pm |
Informational; F-1 graduate students |
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| Graduating Student Celebration |
ISSS celebrates our graduating international students! |
TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
For Graduating F-1 and J-1 Students only |
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Study Break: Cocoa and Cookies |
Make cookies, drink hot cocoa, and take a break with ISSS! |
December 5 |
3:00-5:00pm |
CGE |
Community |
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iCareer for Grads: Zoom in on Your Career |
In 20 min. or less, let's talk about "GoinGlobal" |
December 11 |
12:15-12:35pm |
Online |
Informational; F-1 graduate students |
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