ISSS Events

Traveling outside the U.S. this winter break? Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times: 

  • 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Nov. 18, in N52 Memorial Union
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in S206 Memorial Union
  • 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Dec. 9, in S206 Memorial Union
  • 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, Dec. 11, in S206 Memorial Union
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in S206 Memorial Union


If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel. 

December 9, 2025
10:00 am

Traveling outside the U.S. this winter break? Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times: 

  • 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Nov. 18, in N52 Memorial Union
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in S206 Memorial Union
  • 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Dec. 9, in S206 Memorial Union
  • 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, Dec. 11, in S206 Memorial Union
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in S206 Memorial Union


If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel. 

December 11, 2025
10:00 am

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

December 12, 2025
9:30 am

Traveling outside the U.S. this winter break? Come to Memorial Union to get the required travel signature on your I-20 or DS-2019. Signatures are valid for six months, so if your signature has expired and you are planning to travel, you must get a new signature. Please bring a hard copy of your document with you. International student advisers will be available for walk-in travel signatures at the following times: 

  • 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Nov. 18, in N52 Memorial Union
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in S206 Memorial Union
  • 10 a.m.–noon Tuesday, Dec. 9, in S206 Memorial Union
  • 10 a.m.–noon Thursday, Dec. 11, in S206 Memorial Union
  • 1:30–3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in S206 Memorial Union


If you prefer to receive a digital copy of your I-20 or DS-2019, submit a request in myStatus at least two weeks prior to your scheduled travel. 

December 16, 2025
1:30 pm

STEM OPT is an extension of the Optional Practical Training employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to continue working for an additional 24-months. All F-1 students who may be eligible for STEM OPT are encouraged to attend a workshop.

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

This workshop is offered via Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link after signing up. 

December 17, 2025
11:30 am

Optional Practical Training is employment authorization that allows international students in F-1 status to work off-campus in positions directly to their major field of study. All F-1 students planning to apply for OPT work authorization are required to attend an OPT workshop. 

You must sign up in MU Connect to attend this workshop. 

December 18, 2025
3:00 pm