International Programs and Services http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/intlstu/feed/feed.xml International Programs and Services (IPS) is a department of Cal State L.A.’s Division of Student Affairs. We provide assistance to our international community coming to Cal State L.A. to study, perform research, or employment. We also provide guidance to domestic students who are interested in study abroad and exchange programs. For questions regarding your status or our programs, please consult the appropriate staff member at IPS. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:00 +0000 Gaurang Jadia en weekly 1 International Education Week 2009 http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/intlstu/international-education-week-2009.php Wed, 03 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0000 Gaurang Jadia It is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education is part of efforts to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences in the United States.


The worldwide celebration of IEW offers a unique opportunity to reach out to people in every nation, to develop a broader understanding of world cultures and languages, and to reiterate the conviction that enduring friendships and partnerships created through international education and exchange are important for a secure future for all countries.

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Open House
Monday Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Student Affairs 115

Want to know what services we provide to international and domestic students? Come check our IPS’s new location in Student Affairs 115 and chat with our dedicated staff. Have a “taste” around the world.


Japanese Taiko Drums

Cultural Performance
Tuesday Nov 17, 2009 at TBA
Univeristy-Student Union Theatre

Come and join us for a cultural performance!!






Breaking Barriers

“Breaking (Study Abroad) Barriers”*
Wednesday Nov 18, 2009 at 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Univeristy Housing Lounge II

Who really studies abroad? Come and find out the truth. Talk to a panel of CSULA students study abroad alumni. Find out why they did it and how it has benefited them. Meet the exchange students studying at CSULA. Pizza and drinks provided.
* Co-sponsored by United Exchange Students


Flamenco Performance

Flamenco Performance
Thursday Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Univeristy-Student Union Theatre

Have you seen a Flamenco performance? How about one performed by a fellow CSULA student? Wendy Marin is a CSULA graduate student who studied at Carmen De Las Cuevas, a small flamenco school in Granada, Spain.

]]> New OPT Workshop http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/intlstu/index.php Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:55:09 +0000 Gaurang Jadia Optional Practical Training Workshop, Fall 2009 Date Day Time Location October 6 Tuesday 10:30 AM - 12 PM TBA October 14 Wednesday 10:30 AM - 12 PM TBA October 27 Tuesday 2:30 PM - 4 PM TBA November 4 Wednesday 2:30 PM - 4 PM TBA November 10 Tuesday 10:30 AM - 12 PM TBA November 18 Wednesday 10:30 AM - 12 PM TBA You must bring the OPT Handout and I-765 Application Form to the workshop ]]> Walk-in Advising for Fall 2009 http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/intlstu/index.php Tue, 07 Sep 2009 15:25:00 +0000 Gaurang Jadia Tuesdays: 2:30PM - 4:00PM
Wednesday: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Thursdays: 2:30PM - 4:00PM

Immigration Counselor is available to see students and answer general questions during specific walk in hours without an appointment. There brief sessions are typically 5-10 minutes.

If you feel that you have a difficult situation that requires more attention, please schedule an appointment to see a counselor. Processing for I-9 Verification of Employment is available ONLY during there walk-in times.

Note: Subject to cancellation due to counselors schedule.

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