Events

International Student Services organizes various events in conjunction with other departments on campus. Below is a sample of some of the events:

Fall Semester

  • New student orientation
  • I-House Tea Time
  • Trips to Social Security Office in Ogdensburg, NY
  • OPT workshops 
  • Trip to Salmon River Mall, Watertown, NY
  • Mid-Autumn Festival
  • Paintball trip to Horsefeathers in Potsdam, NY
  • Relay for Life (Team Global Gateways)
  • International Education Week
  • UWC luncheon hosted by the President's Office
  • Thanksgiving Meal 
  • Native American Social Dance hosted by NASA, Diversity and Inclusion Office
  • International Ambassador Award Event hosted by Global Gateways
  • Diwali hosted by ASIA
  • Due: Winter housing form
  • Christmas Dinner for winter residents
  • Game Night in I-House for winter residents

Spring Semester

  • New Student Orientation
  • Preparation for Commencement
  • I-House Tea Time
  • Trips to Social Security Office in Ogdensburg, NY
  • OPT workshops
  • Apply to become an international student orientation leader
  • Chinese New Year celebration
  • Hello Spring! Gathering for all students
  • Kaleidoscope
  • Africa Night hosted by ASU
  • April 15: File your taxes by this date!

Breaks

During breaks, we have a handful of students who stay on campus. We organize trips, family style meals and fun activities like game night.