Chapman University International Student & Scholar Services

Are you thinking of getting a job after graduation? 🤩 Attend our mandatory OPT Workshop! Make sure to check the dates in the post and register through the link (https://linktr.ee/chapmaniss?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b89baa89-8eea-4723-bede-2279a37a791e). Please note that these sessions are not recorded

ISS Office will be having Open Advising Hours biweekly starting from this Thursday Sep 22nd! If you have any questions regarding F-1 immigration matters or if you need to get your travel endorsement on your I-20, feel free to pop in! 😎

🎓Thanks everyone for coming to our first International Student Graduation Celebration! Congratulations again International Panthers Class of 2022🥳🎉 You made it!

🎤Shout out to our Keynote Speakers, Dr. Susan Yang and Charles Zhang for their inspiring speeches!

🎓Check out our inspirational keynote speakers for this Sunday’s International Student Graduation Celebration, Dr. Susan Yang and Charles Zhang!
📢If you haven’t RSVP yet, please email [email protected]

📢ATTENTION! For international students, if you’re traveling internationally during summer, make sure to get the travel endorsement on your I-20. Tomorrow is your last chance to get it signed on the spot! Don’t forget to bring your I-20✈️

🎓The Cross-Cultural Center will be hosting International Student Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, May 15th at 3pm PST! If you’re graduating this year, make sure to RSVP through the QR code or through this link: https://tickets.chapman.edu/online/article/cultural-graduation-2022 🫶🏻 Family and friends welcome!

🌴Traveling this summer break? Bring your I-20 to one of the upcoming International Student Gatherings and get your travel endorsement! International Student Services Office will be hosting the gatherings at the Cross-Cultural Center (AF 304) Resilience Room on April 14th, 28th, and May 12th.✈️🧳

🌾On Tuesday April 12th, from 6PM to 9PM PST, Chapman University will be celebrating Vaisakhi, India's traditional holiday, at Wallace All Faiths Chapel. Don't miss their delicious Indian Dinner!😋

Featured Speakers:
Salman Alam Khan - Award-winning International Filmmaker from Pakistan
Pawan Singh Arora - Coordinator Minority Affairs for Governor Punjab at Governor House

Today is Cesar Chavez Day! Cesar Chavez was an American labor leader known for his efforts to fight for better labor conditions for thousands of workers who had to work for low wages under severe conditions.

The ISS office wishes you a restful spring break! Our office will still be open from March 21st to 24th, and will be closed on 25th, so feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions. Enjoy your time off! 🕺🏽💃

Contact Professor Pacchioni at [email protected] to share your valuable insights living as an international student! It's a chance to share your diverse point of view 🌎

Just a reminder, California will jump ahead one hour starting from March 13th. Make sure to plan accordingly for your classes! ⏰

We are excited to announce that today is International Women's Day! 👩🏾‍🤝‍👩🏼 Together, we can . 🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏿

Are you planning to get a job in the U.S. after graduation?😃 Make sure to attend the OPT Workshop to learn more about the application process! Check out the link below to register for our workshop! ✔️
linktr.ee/chapmaniss

📢Our next International Student Gatherings will be on March 3rd and March 17th 2:30-4PM! Meet us at the Cross-Cultural Center Resilience Room, Argyros Forum 304 🤩 Make sure to get your I-20 signed before you travel outside of the U.S.

📢International Student Gathering coming up!🐾
This Thursday 2/17, we are hosting a gathering at the Cross-Cultural Center (Argyros Forum 304) Resilience Room 2:30-4PM. If you have questions about immigration, this is your chance to ask our International Student Advisor! Snacks and drinks provided🥤

📢 Reminder: Before you come back on campus for the spring semester, don't forget to take your two COVID tests during the first week of spring semester! From Jan 31st to Feb 4th, all of the classes will be done remotely😷 Stay safe panthers! 🐾

**Please note that this is not required for students at Rinker campus**

Our International Student Gathering on January 6th, Thursday is cancelled due to Chapman's COVID protocols. See you at our next meeting!

It's a stressful time of the year, but we're rooting for you! 😀🙌 If you're struggling, please don't hesitate to reach out to Student Psychological Services at [email protected]

📢Next Thursday we're having an International Student Gathering at CCC!
✈️ If you're planning to travel, make sure to bring your I-20 to get your travel signature.
🍬 Snacks are provided!

We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!🦃🍗 Just a reminder, Chapman University and ISS will be open Monday through Wednesday (11/22-11/24) and closed on Thursday and Friday (11/25-11/26). Enjoy your holidays! 😋

Join us to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide!
MONDAY • 5:30 • CCC

📢International Student Gathering coming up! 🐾
Tomorrow, we are hosting a gathering at the Cross-Cultural Center, (Argyros Forum 304) Resilience Room 2:30-4PM. Snacks and drinks provided! Also don’t miss your chance to meet with our new International Student Advisor, Lisa!
See you all there! 🙌🏻

Please come meet our new International Student Advisor, Lisa Luu-Luc on Nov 11th 2:30-4PM🌟See you all there!

🐾Orientation is NEXT WEEK!

International Student Orientation is on Tuesday and Thursday (UG/GR). We look forward to welcoming all our new students to campus! 🌟

Questions: [email protected]

Wishing you a restful and rejuvenated spring break! Your mental health is so important! Contact us for mental health support resources.

Spring Break begins March 22. If you will be traveling, make sure the travel signatures on your I-20 Form are up to date!

Don’t forget: Daylight savings occurs in California this weekend! Be sure you are prepared as we move our clocks forward one hour.

Join us THIS FRIDAY to hear what international students should know for academic success in US higher education. Barbara Shoffner has extensive experience teaching in the US and abroad. Her knowledge and understanding of the unique skill set needed for the US classroom will be profound to hear! Hope to see you there!

Join us TOMORROW to discuss important information for this spring term. Check your Chapman email account for more information.

SCAM ALERT!

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has been made aware of a spoofing scam involving individuals using the SEVP Response Center (SRC) phone numbers (703-603-3400 and 800-892-4829) and claiming to be SRC representatives. The fraudulent callers are inquiring about Form I-94 documents and asking students to provide information regarding monetary transactions.

Report all suspicious calls to the HSI tip line.

Remember, NEVER divulge personal or financial information to unknown callers.

International Education Week begins NEXT WEEK! Join us November 16-20 for events all week long. See the list of events here:
https://www.chapman.edu/.../conferences-and.../index.aspx

A friendly reminder everyone! In California, we had to set our clock back one hour on November 1. Please be mindful of the time when you are taking courses remotely.

SAVE THE DATE! Virtual events are coming for International Education Week. Stay tuned!

Chapman Joins 20 Universities in Lawsuit to Block ICE Rule | Chapman Newsroom Chapman joins a coalition of premier research institutions, liberal arts colleges and public universities in the West in a lawsuit to block the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from revoking visas for international students who attend classes online.

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Visa and Job Prospects for International Students in 2020 To help make sense of 2019 and to see what lies ahead in 2020 for international students, Vault recently spoke with International Student Career Expert Marcelo Barros. Here is an edited version of that conversation.

Don't forget to drop by the CGE office for last minute necessities before the Holiday break!