International Services Office

We were so happy to spend the evening with our incredible international alumni during the Global Alumni Reception in Riyadh! It was inspiring to witness such a diverse and accomplished group of alumni come together to share their experiences and insights. We are gateful for the opportunity to reconnect and and build community with you! Raise high!

Join for an Instagram Live event at 1 p.m., EDT, Thursday, April 28 at hosted by Deputy Assistant Secretary Nicole Elkon! Hear from Exchange Visitor Physicians about their Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates ( ) experience in the U.S. during the COVID-19 era and how it has impacted their career.

🗓️ Thursday, April 28
⏰ 1:00 PM EDT
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Join the International Student Community Ambassadors on Fridays for fun virtual activities and interesting conversations! The perfect way to end your week is a Friday Funday with the ISCAs ;) Register at go.gwu.edu/isoevents

GW International Students: You are invited to join the ISCAs to celebrate the Cherry Blossom season!
Take a walk to the beautiful and scenic Tidal Basin to capture the cherry blossoms in their full bloom, and enjoy a nice picnic with food and games! Below are some pictures that the ISCAs took on their recent visit! Register today at GO.GWU.EDU/ISOEVENTS! Space is limited!

The GW Office for Diversity, Equity, and Community Engagement, in collaboration with several GW campus partners, believe that we have a timely and critical responsibility to create space for healing, learning, unlearning, processing, and action forward following the heightened visibility of violence against the Asian community.

From April 14 through the 16th we invite you to participate in | The full schedule and registration can be accessed at go.gwu.edu/GWInSolidarity2021

Are you interested in employment in the U.S. following completion of your program? We invite you to join this webinar on Thursday, April 1 @ 12PM hosted by the ISO’s expert advisors. Register now at go.gwu.edu/isoevents to learn how to obtain post-graduation work authorization while on an F-1 visa.

Do you plan to work or participate in internships during your time as an international student at GW? We invite you to join this webinar on Thursday, April 1 @ 12PM hosted by the ISO’s expert advisors. Register now at go.gwu.edu/isoevents to learn how to obtain post-graduation work authorization while on an F-1 visa.

International Students: Get the job you want and more! The ISO is hosting three great webinars this week: Ace Your Interviews, J-1 Employment, and Taxes for International Students! For more info, check our events page: http://go.gwu.edu/isoevents

Join the ISCAs this Friday for a fun zumba workout and a discussion about wellness practices during the pandemic! Enjoy good laughs & make new friends — the perfect way to end your week is a Friday Funday with the ISCAs! Scroll to the bottom of go.gwu.edu/isoevents for more information!

INTRODUCING: Our International Student Community Ambassadors (ISCAs) are here to help and support you throughout your GW journey. If you have questions about navigating virtual learning, applying for a job, getting involved on campus, or just need a friend to talk to, the ISCAs are here for you!
Connect with the them today at go.gwu.edu/isca

Join the ISO for FIVE International Education Week events! Your international art showcase entries will be shown, plus webinars for OPT, job Interview training, and another one for all international students. Don’t miss it! REGISTER: go.gwu.edu/isoevents

Everyday English's big group sessions are open to all GW and Sugai program students! These Zoom sessions are 90 minutes and are held twice a month at 9AM EST on Wednesdays. Topics will focus on food and culture with a presenter each session showcasing a traditional dish. Sign up today at go.gwu.edu/eefall2020 (or contact [email protected] for more information)!

Celebrate International Education Week (IEW) 2020 with the ISO! This year, the ISO will be celebrating International Ed Week through an International Art Showcase!

The International Art Showcase will celebrate GW's diverse international student community with different forms of art including music, dance, food, etc. from all over the world!

Are you interested in performing at the showcase and celebrating your culture with the GW community? Please fill out this form as soon as possible - go.gwu.edu/isoshowcase2020!

Reminder for all graduate students: Due to COVID-19, many GW programs have been taught online this fall. As a result, the educational experience that you have already known or were hoping to experience as a graduate student took on different form.

Recently, President LeBlanc announced that all undergraduate courses and most graduate programs will be conducted remotely this spring. Thus, GW is conducting a survey to check in with you and better understand your academic experience so far. The findings and your suggestions for improving remote learning will be used in our planning for spring.

Please check for an email titled “(Your Name), Let Us Know How You Are Doing - Check-in Survey” for a link to the survey!

BIG EVENTS THIS WEEK: Join the ISO, Center for Career Services, and International Student Community Ambassadors (ISCAs) for a webinar about the job and internship search process in the current environment. We will discuss useful tips and share resources on how to effectively search and apply for jobs and internships in this new reality.

J-1 international students and scholars, you don’t want to miss this— the ISO is hosting a webinar about securing employment and academic opportunities as well as how to maintain your status while working. J-2 work authorization procedures will also be discussed.

Lastly, did you know the most innovative and fastest growing businesses in the U.S. have been founded by foreign nationals working or studying in the United States? The GW Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in partnership with the ISO, will host this brief virtual lecture on general guidance for how current international students can navigate the U.S. immigration system. This lecture will discuss the immigration options available to GW international students as they pursue their entrepreneurial dreams through creating a business or start up.

To sign up for ISO events, visit go.gwu.edu/isoevents

Happy Fall Break everyone! Reminder: You can still make an advising appointment, have virtual drop-in advising, call us, or email us during the break if you have any questions for us. Visit https://internationalservices.gwu.edu for more details!

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival this week with the Embassy of The People's Republic of China in the United States!

2020 Chinese National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival Online Celebration Week 2020国庆中秋云端欢庆周 2020 Chinese National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival Online Celebration Week

ISO EVENTS THIS WEEK: Understanding American-style networking will greatly boost your chances of landing a job in the U.S. Join us on Wednesday to learn everything you need to know!

Friday Funday - Table Talk: Are you in the mood for engaging conversations and laughter with new friends at GW? Join the ISCAs this Friday, September 25 at 3pm for the perfect way to end your week! 😀

Register today at go.gwu.edu/isoevents

Friday Funday - Movie Night: Join the ISCAs this Friday, September 18 at 7:30pm for a Netflix Party! Watch The Social Network movie with international students from all over the world! The perfect way to end your week is a Friday Funday with the ISCAs 🙂 Register today at go.gwu.edu/isoevents.

If you plan to work or participate in internships as an F-1 student at GW, join us on Thursday, Sept. 10 to learn how to obtain CPT work authorization. If you’re interested in employment in the U.S. after graduation, join our OPT webinar hosted by ISO advisors on Tuesday, Sept. 15! Register now: go.gwu.edu/isoevents

Looking to get involved this semester and connect with other GW students? RSVP to the Fall Org Fair September 5, 6, and 13. Starting this upcoming weekend, hundreds of student organizations will host virtual “tables” for drop-in conversations on platforms such as Webex, Zoom, Slack, and Instagram Live. See you there!