International Student Advising

This workshop is MANDATORY for all 1st year students studying here on an F-1 visa. Responsibilities, requirements and processes will be covered and representatives from the library, Dean's office, English department and Wellness office will be speaking about issues related to college writing, research and holistic approaches to dealing with issues that are often challenging for those coming from different academic systems. 

Lunch will be provided at the meeting.  

Understanding U.S. health care can be frustrating and tricky.  Representatives from the Bailey Health Center will discuss what is covered under the college health plan and explain the nuances of physicians being "In-Network/Out of Network", what to expect with deductibles and co-pays, as well as local options for healthcare when BHC is closed.

Learn about the process and documents needed to apply for a social security number and the steps required once the card is received.  

Presenters: Janine Block and Darlene Yost

F-1 students: Learn about the OPT application process and the regulations surrounding OPT reporting.

ATTENDANCE at ONE SESSION REQUIRED for all seniors applying for OPT this spring.  Individual appointments for OPT applicants will be scheduled between 2/9 and 2/20.

Are you an international student interested in doing an internship this summer? If so, this workshop is for you! 

During this workshop we’ll be discussing: 1. How Lafayette’s internship policies work in conjunction with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) work authorization

2. How you apply for CPT authorization

3. What to do if you don’t qualify for CPT but still want to work off campus

If you are an international student required to file a state and local tax return based on the information provided by Janine Block (ISA members, see the Tax Advising folder in this portal), please plan to attend one of these two workshops being offered by the Controller's Office.  RSVP requested.

If you are an international student required to file a state and local tax return based on the information provided by Janine Block (ISA members, see the Tax Advising folder in this portal), please plan to attend one of these two workshops being offered by the Controller's Office.  RSVP requested.

F-1 students applying for OPT this spring - this will be your chance to put your application materials together and make photocopies of all necessary documents.  More details on time slots and what to bring coming soon.

F-1 students: Get a jump on learning about the OPT application process and the regulations surrounding OPT reporting.  

ATTENDANCE at ONE SESSION REQUIRED for all seniors applying for OPT this spring.

This workshop is MANDATORY for all 1st year students studying here on an F-1 visa. Responsibilities, requirements and processes will be covered and representatives from the library, English department and Conduct office will be speaking about issues related to college writing, research and college policies that are often challenging for those coming from different academic systems. 

Please eat lunch prior to the meeting or feel free to bring it along with you.