Participants leave our interactive workshops with the basic immigration, procedural, and intercultural knowledge and skills they need to succeed on diverse teams as they serve our international population.
Register here for one of our Welcoming the World Info Sessions!
Fall 2024
Hiring International Students
When: November 6, 2024 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Zoom
Join us for an info session on the process of hiring international students. We'll cover when they can start working, how they can obtain a Social Security number, and the potential tax issues they may encounter.
Cultivating Success: Navigating Challenges and Empowering International Students
When: November 21, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Zoom
Discover the challenges international students face, from cultural adjustment to academic expectations. Learn practical strategies to provide effective support, fostering their success and well-being. Gain a deeper understanding of the resources in the Tulane community that support international students.
Admitting International Students
When: December 4, 2024 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Zoom
Discover the journey of international students from admission and finances to requesting a visa, arrival, orientation, and settling into their new environment.
Spring 2025
Hosting and Hiring International Scholars and Employees
When: January 8, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Zoom
Join us to discuss the various employment visa types and the process of sponsoring international employees and scholars for their immigration status.
Tulane's Lawful Permanent Residence Policy
When: January 23, 2025 |12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Where: Zoom
Learn about Tulane’s new policy on sponsoring Green Cards, who qualifies, who pays, and how to get started.
International Spotlight: International Student Experience Panel
When: February 6, 2025 | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: LBC, Stibbs Room 203
We invite you to learn more about the international student experience here at Tulane. Hear directly from current international students about their experience on campus! From the victories to the challenges, if you work with international students, you won’t want to miss this! Light refreshments will be served.
Wrapping Up: What to Know as International Students Finish Their Time at Tulane
When: March 20, 2025 | Time 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Learn about summer travel, program extensions, grace periods, continuing education and post completion work authorization (Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 students and Academic Training (AT) for J-1 students)
