United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) permits students in F-1 status to work in the United States so that they may reinforce what they have learned in university degree programs. This benefit is called Optional Practical Training (OPT). To learn about this employment benefit, please attend our OPT Information Session. It is to your benefit to learn about the OPT application process BEFORE you graduate, as the application takes months to process. If you plan to work soon after graduating, you must get your OPT application in at least 3 months prior to graduating!
Our OPT Information Session will help you to understand the OPT application process and your rights and responsibilities while you are on OPT.
The Horizons Program is a springboard for students at the University of Mary Washington to further develop their skills and knowledge in the areas of honor, leadership, and service. Through workshops, events, and academic course work, the Horizons Program provides the opportunity to develop as leaders and individuals. Interested in hearing more about the Horizons Program and all of the ways it can broaden your horizons?
We’re holding an Interest Meeting on Wednesday, September 7 in the Colonnade Room (University Center, 3rd Floor) that will explain the Horizons Program further. If you cannot attend the meeting but are still interested, please contact the Center for Honor, Leadership, and Service at (540) 654-2272 or chls@umw.edu.
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The purpose of Nonprofit week is to educate students about the contributions that nonprofits make every day in communities across the nation and to create a better understanding about the value, importance, and impact of the sector. Join us for a week of events introducing you to this noble field.
For more information, contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at 540-654-5647 or email us at ccpd@umw.edu.
Learn about your opportunity to participate in this annual spring break service learning program in Coban, Guatemala with Dr. Bowen. Learn more about UMW in Guatemala at https://international.umw.edu/guatemala.
Sessions will be held on:
Monday, September 12 @ 6 pm
Tuesday, September 13 @ 6 pm
in Monroe 319
Experience foods from around the world and enjoy displays by study abroad alumni and international students. Get your Global Café Passport stamped for a chance to win door prizes! Sponsored by CIE, UMW World, Framar International Living Center, and Dining Services. Visit the Global Cafe webpage (https://international.umw.edu/globalcafe) for more information.
Interested in traveling to Europe this summer and earning UMW credit while doing it? Come learn more about the Psychology in Europe course offered by Dr. Kolar in the Department of Psychological Science. Students in the course will visit London, Paris, Wurzburg, and Vienna while learning about the roots of Psychology in Europe. You don’t have to be a Psychology major to go. The only pre-requisite for the course is Psyc 100. The information session will cover the basics of the course including travel, lodging, sites we will visit, course requirements, and costs.
What: Psychology in Europe Information Session
When: Wednesday, September 14th at 4pm
Where: Mercer 102
I hope to see you there. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Dr. Kolar
The Passport Caravan is coming, and it’s bringing 110 FREE PASSPORTS for UMW students! UMW undergraduate students can apply for a FREE PASSPORT provided by our friends at CIEE and UMW’s Center for International Education.
Advance registration required. Visit the Passport Caravan webpage (https://international.umw.edu/passport-caravan) for more information.
International students who are interested in working in the U.S. after graduation should seriously consider attending this event. CIE will provide transportation to the first 9 students who RSVP.
The goal of International Student Career Day (ISCD) is to provide relevant career development information and guidance to international students who are seeking jobs and/or internships in the United States after graduation. ISCD will answer questions such as:
How can I find a job in the U.S. after I graduate?
How should I begin looking? What do I need to know?
Whom can I talk with to help me with this process?
How will my immigration status affect my opportunities?
For more information about this event and the event schedule, please refer to their website https://www.jmu.edu/international/isss/students/get-involved/career-day/
Hope to see some of you sign up for this!
The Center for International Education presents the annual UMW Abroad Fair. A launch pad for your adventures abroad, the fair is the perfect venue for students to meet with UMW Faculty-Led Program directors, representatives from UMW Approved Education Abroad Programs, Peer Advisors, Study Abroad Alumni, and Center for International Education staff to explore study abroad, volunteer, research, and internship opportunities all over the world. Come dream, explore options, and define goals for your abroad experience.
Learn more about this once in a lifetime opportunity to participate in a special two-week Summer service trip to Cuba.
An interest meeting will be held on Monday, September 19 at 5:30pm in the Colonnade Room (3rd Floor, University Center).
Learn about this summer abroad program via the Classics, Philosophy and Religion department.