Fall 2026 International Student Programming Schedule:

September 

Sept 8 – OPT Workshop: 3:00–4:30 PM 
Sept 22 – OPT Online Workshop: 3:00–4:30 PM 
Sept 28 - Homecoming Parade

October 

Oct 2 – Student Health Workshop: 10:00–11:00 AM
Oct 7 – BBB event 3:00- 5:00PM
Oct 9 – Pre-arrival Zoom: I-20: 8:30 AM 
Oct 13 – CPT Workshop (Virtual): 3:30–4:30 PM 
Oct 16 – Pre-arrival Zoom: Visa PM: 8:30 AM

November 

Nov 6 – Pre-arrival Zoom: Campus Resources: 8:30 AM 
Nov 13 – Pre-arrival Zoom: I-20 & Visa: 8:30 AM 
Nov 17–21 – International Education Week: TBD 
Nov 17 – Travel Signature Series: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM 
Nov 24 – Travel Signature Series: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

December 

Dec 4 – Pre-arrival Zoom: Q&A: 8:30 AM 
Dec 4 – Travel Signature Series: 10:00–12:00 PM

International Student in front of event table

Past Events

Kickball Tournament

Some of our ISSAS staff and some international students participated in a intramural kickball tournament.

Team International Bison Advison' did great with this being some of our players first time playing kickball!

Be sure to follow our socials to see if you can represent the herd on the field.

Detroit Lakes Trolls Trip

On October 11, international students from NDSU embarked on an exciting adventure to explore the famous Trolls in Detroit Lakes!

It was an amazing opportunity to connect with fellow international students, make new friends, and enjoy the beautiful fall weather outside of Fargo.

Bison Bowling

Below are some of our international students who went to our bison bowling event, an informal way to meet our department staff and other international students!

CPT Workshop

Thank you to all our international students who attended the CPT workshop, we are always happy to assist you!

Follow our social media to know when the next one will be!