University at Albany International Student & Scholar Services

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We're now accepting applications for Fall 2024 Orientation Assistants!

1 month until tax day! We know taxes can feel overwhelming. While ISSS advisors cannot answer personal tax questions, we have resources to help you. Swipe for more!

Want to know more about work visa options after OPT or Academic Training? Don’t miss this great opportunity to speak with .art !

Do you prefer an in person workshop? Join us February 26. This workshop is primarily intended for Spring and Summer graduates.

F-1 students, are you graduating this May? Now’s the time to apply for post completion OPT! Utilize the resources available to you in your newsletter and on our website to help you apply.

You can always count on International Orientation Assistants to bring the positive energy, kind attitude, and fun! Thank you to our outstanding student team and to our new students for participating in Orientation. Let’s make this semester the best one yet!

Come at meet Roxy, UPD's Therapy Dog! It is on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, from 5-6 pm.

Volunteer for the Spring 2024 International Buddy Program NOW! Connect with new incoming international students and build friendships!

We’re thankful for our students 🦃😊

Thanks to everyone who made it for the ISSS Thanksgiving dinner! Check out our coloring contest winters and honorable mentions outside the ISSS office 👩‍🎨🎨

We hope you can join next week! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ all are welcome

These upcoming ETAP courses may be of interest to international students and/or second language learners, particularly those graduate students looking to enhance their written English skills. Check it out!

Save the date for International Education Week, November 13-17! ISSS has lots of exciting programming planned 🌍🌎🌏

Apply to be an orientation assistant with ISSS this January! Go to link for more info and to apply. Question? Contact [email protected]

Application closes November 19

Join us for this annual tradition! 🦃Link to reserve your space is in the bio. Spots are limited!

Doors open at 5, dinner served around 530

Join tomorrow! All are welcome

Join us for a special Know Your Rights workshop on October 16 from 5-6pm. Learn more about your rights while traveling inside and outside the US. Hear from an immigration attorney. Zoom link will be available in this Friday’s weekly newsletter!

Save the date for the CIEGS International Celebration! Students will receive an invite email this week if they graduated in summer or have applied to graduate this Fall in MyUAlbany.

Connect with Alumni, Unlock Opportunity

Connect with successful UAlbany grads NOW through the UAlbany Career Advisory Network! UCAN is the perfect tool for students to explore different career paths, learn from experts in their fields, practice professional communication skills, and make connections that will pay off in the future. There are over 1,600 alumni who have volunteered to provide FREE career advice to students. Learn more from a UAlbany senior who landed a rare summer internship opportunity after connecting with an alum on UCAN and join by 10/31 for a chance to win a Door Dash gift card.

Questions? Contact Meg McCarthy, UCAN Coordinator at [email protected].

Join us for these special joint walk in hours next week. Learn about obtaining proper work authorization and the skills required for the job search all in the same visit. International students will be able to speak with an ISSS advisor and Career Coach.

We would like to thank and Officer Santa Maria for joining our meet&greet event last evening. It was a pleasure to watch perform an explosives detection demonstration.
We appreciate the attendance of all our students and look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

The day has finally arrived! We're thrilled to be hosting this semester's traditional Buddy Program event with Cultural Connections. Our new and returning students are warmly welcomed to join us for some fun games, delicious food, and the opportunity to make new friends. We look forward to seeing you all next Friday at 5:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall.

Congratulations, Dr Ju-Ying Yang! Ju-Ying was a graduate assistant in ISSS for many years and helped countless international students. Please join us in congratulating her for completing her Doctorate in Public Administration and Policy 🎓👏

Volunteer to help new students this Fall! Be an international buddy!

Check out this play tomorrow, Saturday April 22 at 1:30 pm in the Fine Arts building

Have questions about interviewing for jobs and internships in the US? Stop by this Friday between 1-4pm outside Science Library G40. A Career and Professional Development advisor will be there to answer your questions, give insights into any concerns you have about interviewing, and address any doubts about the process. See you there!

Join us at the Dean’s Coffee Hour next week! This is also a good opportunity to say farewell to ISSS advisor Tricia Tierney, who will be leaving UAlbany at the end of the month.

Join us for A Conversation with Joe Hyrkin, Tech Entrepreneur (CEO of ISSUU) and UAlbany Alumnus ('92) on Monday, April 17 at 1PM in the Science Library, Standish Room!

We are proud to announce an upcoming speaker event of a very successful alumnus, sponsored jointly by the UAlbany Foundation and UAlbany Global on Monday, April 17 at 1PM in the Standish Room of the Science Library:

Joe Hyrkin is the CEO of Issuu, the world's leading omni-channel content tools and publishing platform. He spent his junior year in 1990 studying abroad in Beijing, China and received a joint degree in Political Science and Chinese in 1992 from University at Albany, SUNY. He is a frequent contributor to the likes of Techcrunch, CNBC, FoxBusiness, Bloomberg and Forbes, and at global conferences such as Web Summit, Founders Forum, Horasis Summit and SaaSOpen.

Are you ready for a night full of fun and entertainment? ISO is excited to present “Desi Night,” where you can enjoy delicious food, music, dance, and games, followed by a surprise performance. Let's also take out a moment to celebrate the achievements of the E-Board and felicitate them for their service to the UAlbany community. So, mark your calendars for Saturday, April 8th, 2023, and join us at the Campus Center Ballroom at 6 pm.

Take a break from your busy schedules and Get ready to groove to the beats of Indian music and show off your dance moves. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the best of South Asian culture. Come join us and make unforgettable memories. See you there!