The Office of Global Services offers workshops on various topics for international students to provide support from orientation to life after graduation. These workshops cover essential subjects such as different visas and employment opportunities for international students in the United States and abroad. The workshops are recorded and closed captioned, allowing students to access them at their convenience should they not be able to attend in real-time. To register for webinars or to access recordings, you must log in using your NYU Zoom account with an active NetID. If you have any issues logging in, please use these troubleshooting tips or contact NYU IT for further assistance.

Recently Recorded Workshops

Please note: The information presented in the workshops below was accurate on the date that the webinar was recorded and is subject to change.

Pre-Orientation + Orientation Sessions

Visit our New International Student Orientation page for more about the different orientation sessions offered for new international students.

• Travel Tips: What to Expect at the US Border/Airport (recorded 05/09/2025)
• Orientation: New International Student Meeting (recorded 09/05/2025)
  
• Student Visa Application and Interview: What to Expect (recorded 07/28/2025)
  
• Transition to NYU (recorded 08/01/2025)
• Wellbeing at NYU 101 (recorded 01/06/2026)
• Off-Campus Housing Info Session for International Students (recorded 07/16/2025)
• Families of International Students Informational Meeting (recorded 07/10/2025)
• Student Health Insurance for International Students (recorded 01/08/2026)
  
• Roadmapping Your First Year at NYU (recorded 08/04/2025)
• Safety in the City for International Students (recorded 07/29/2025)

Employment

Visit our Career Support page for more information on the different workshops we offer for US and Global Work authorization support.

• Lawyer Workshop: US Work Options for International Students (recorded 05/01/2025)
• Interstride: Introduction to the International Student Career Tool
  
• How to Prepare your Pre-Completion OPT application for the US Government (recorded 03/19/2025)
• How to Prepare your Post-Completion OPT application for the US Government (recorded 02/18/2026)
• How to Prepare your STEM OPT application for the US Government (USCIS) (recorded 05/14/2025)
• Job Searching for International Students (recorded 01/30/2024)
  
• Academic Training for J-1 Students (recorded 12/01/2023)
• Employee Rights in the Workplace (recorded 11/11/2024)
  
• On-Campus Employment Options for F-1 and J-1 Students (recorded 09/10/2025)
  
• Off-Campus Employment Options for F-1 Students (recorded 02/14/2023)
• STEM OPT (recorded 07/12/2024)

I-20 Related

Visit our Visa page for more information on the processes for getting the I-20 or DS-2019 documents.

• Tips on the I-20 Transfer Application Process (recorded 05/08/2025)
• Tips on the I-20/DS-2019 Application Process (recorded 03/13/2025)

For NYU Employees

Visit our Faculty and Staff Resources page for a centralized resource repository when working with international students.

• Immigration 101 for NYU Staff and Administrators (recorded 02/02/2023)

Your Rights and Civic Understanding

• Know Your Rights: Encounters with Law Enforcement (recorded 04/14/2025)
• US Politics 101 (recorded 10/01/2024)

In-Person Events and Opportunities

Beyond providing immigration support for F-1 and J-1 students, the Office of Global Services, in collaboration with other NYU offices, hosts in-person social events across NYU's campuses and throughout the city through the International Student Hub throughout the school year. These events offer a great way to connect with fellow international students and experience New York City. Visit the I-Hub webpage for information on upcoming events.