University Center for International Studies Office of International Services
University Center for International Studies Office of International Services

Upcoming Events

Friday, May 17

Friday Forum: Housing

Every Friday at 10am EDT, OIS will host a forum for incoming students to ask questions of the OIS staff.  This week's focus is Housing, but you are free to ask any questions in the forum or just get to know us better.  The Friday Forum link is: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/91565051563. If you want to register for this week or other weeks in the future, you can do so here: https://ois.as.me/fridayforums. 
10:00am to 12:00pm
Zoom
Register

Friday, May 17

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.
10:30am to 12:00pm
Online - Register Below
Register

Friday, May 17

Employment Authorization Options for F-1 Students

If you are an F-1 student interested in learning more about on-campus employment, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT), the OIS will offer in-person presentations on select Fridays during the Spring 2024 term. This is a great way to learn more about the basic qualifications and requirements for CPT, OPT and more!
1:00pm to 2:00pm
William Pitt Union 7th Floor
Register

Saturday, May 18

Learn some Pittsburghese

The Pittsburgh region has some language that is all our own.  Here is a list of some of the words and phrases unique to Pittsburgh, so you can start to add them to your English vocabulary.

Tuesday, May 21

Aerial Tour of Pittsburgh

Here is a cool view of Pittsburgh! 

Friday, May 24

Visit Cool Pittsburgh!

Pitt has a website for people new to the University of Pittsburgh and its hometown—especially graduate and professional school students, postdocs and new members of the Pittsburgh campus faculty. But undergraduates students are more than welcome to use this resource as well. Cool Pittsburgh is really a guide to moving to Pittsburgh and learning about our beautiful city, its neighborhoods, and its community.

Friday, May 24

Friday Forum: Safety in the U.S.

Every Friday at 10am EDT, OIS will host a forum for incoming students to ask questions of the OIS staff.  This week's focus is Safety in the U.S., but you are free to ask any questions in the forum or just get to know us better.  The Friday Forum link is: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/91565051563. If you want to register for this week or other weeks in the future, you can do so here: https://ois.as.me/fridayforums. 
10:00am to 12:00pm
Zoom
Register

Friday, May 24

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.
10:30am to 12:00pm
Online - Register Below
Register

Friday, May 24

Employment Authorization Options for F-1 Students

If you are an F-1 student interested in learning more about on-campus employment, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT), the OIS will offer in-person presentations on select Fridays during the Spring 2024 term. This is a great way to learn more about the basic qualifications and requirements for CPT, OPT and more!
1:00pm to 2:00pm
William Pitt Union 7th Floor
Register

Monday, May 27

Watch Movies Filmed in Pittsburgh

Did you know that many movies were filmed in Pittsburgh?  Take a look at this list of movies made in Pittsburgh and "visit" the city before you arrive!