Workshops & Sessions

International Student Services (ISS) provides comprehensive and informative workshops and sessions for our F-1 international student population through collaboration with various campus and community partners. Workshops and sessions are structured to provide students with an easy and guided transition to the U.S. and Elmhurst, a strong foundation of knowledge and connections upon arrival, and ongoing education, connection building, resource contact, and engagement throughout the academic year.

Workshops and sessions generally fit into the following three categories:

• F-1 Regulations & Informational Sessions
  • Students can learn more about F-1 employment options and regulations, as well as general F-1 status maintenance (including travel). These are primarily held virtually via Zoom, with some on-campus offerings, and repeat each Fall/Spring semester. Students also have the opportunity to check-in through townhalls and listening sessions to provide feedback, receive updates, and have valuable discussions.

• On-Campus/Off-Campus Resources
  • Students can learn more about various on-campus and off-campus resources in sessions tailored to our international student population from our campus and community partner.
• Immigration Information and Updates
  • Students can learn more about various off-campus resources that are essential and/or important to international students.

Many of the workshops and sessions are repeated each semester, but can fluctuate based on the current needs of our international student population and any trends or updates in the realm of international education.

Workshops and sessions will be scheduled in advance and displayed on this page, as well as updated as needed – so check back often! In addition, ISS will invite students via Outlook, as well as send email reminders about upcoming workshops and sessions, so make sure to regularly check your Elmhurst email.

Fall 2025 Workshops & Sessions

• August

  • FY International Student Orientation Check-In
    • Thursday, August 21 at 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
    • Blume Board Room, Frick Center
  • FY International Student Orientation Check-In
    • Tuesday, August 26 at 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    • Blume Board Room, Frick Center

• September

  • OPT Webinar
    • Thursday, September 4 at 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
    • Zoom
  • ISOA Health Insurance Webinar
    • Thursday, September 11 at 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
    • Zoom
  • Learning Center “Study Strategies for International Students” Session
    • Thursday, September 18 at 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
    • The Learning Center

• October

  • EB-5 Employment Visa Virtual Session 
    • Wednesday, October 8 at 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    • In-person in the Melancthon Room (Frick Center) and Online via Zoom
  • CPT Webinar
    • Thursday, October 16 at 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
    • Zoom
  • Registration & Advising for International Students
    • Thursday, October 23 at 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
    • Zoom

• November

  • WCCPE Session
    • Thursday, November 6 at 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
    • Blume Board Room
  • F-1 Immigration Updates/H-1B Webinar with Bob White/Masuda Funai
    • Thursday, November 13 at 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Zoom
  • OPT Webinar
    • Thursday, November 20 at 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • Zoom

• December

  • OHRL 25FA Housing Move-Out + Winter Break/J-Term Housing Session
    • Tuesday, December 2 at 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
    • Zoom
  • CPT Webinar
    • Thursday, December 4 at 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
    • Zoom