ISSS Spring 2026 F-1 Orientation
International Student & Scholar Services
All new international students, including students transferring from other U.S. institutions and students who completed the Utah Global Program, must complete international student orientation to maintain immigration status. As F-1 students, you will attend this orientation to learn about the resources available and be provided with all the information and tools you will need to succeed in your academic journey here at the University of Utah, including presentations from the ISSS office about your status as international students and guest speakers from other departments around campus. There is no online orientation session.
If you are a new student in the Utah Global Program, please check with Student Services at Utah Global for information on orientation.
Lunch will be provided, as well as merchandise giveaways. Click on this link to register for the orientation.
We're very excited for you to join our University of Utah community, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Go Utes!
Event Categories: Meetups. Transportation / Parking: For more information about parking, please visit: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/visitor-short-term-parking/. Contact Name: International Student & Scholar Services. Contact Phone: 801-581-8876. Contact Email: ISSSStudentExperience@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Room: GC 1900 Gardner Commons Building
200 S Central Campus Drive,
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112.
Spring OPT Workshop
International Student & Scholar Services
Learn about Optional Practical Training (OPT) from International Student Advisors. Registration is required for all students interested and will open 4 weeks before the event date. Registration will close 1 hour before the workshop begins. .
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: International Student & Scholar Services. Contact Phone: 801-581-8876. Contact Email: international@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 23, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Spring CPT Workshop
International Student & Scholar Services
Learn about CPT (Curricular Practical Training) from International Student Advisors and how to apply. Registration is required for all current students. Registration opens 4 weeks before the event date. Registration will close 1 hour before the workshop begins. .
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: International Student & Scholar Services. Contact Phone: 801-581-8876. Contact Email: international@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, January 30, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
LEARNING ABROAD DEADLINE: Summer FACULTY-LED Program Applications
Learning Abroad
Students applying for a Learning Abroad FACULTY-LED program should complete their Learning Abroad Applications by 11:59 MST on February 15th for the following term: Summer, Please note that the deadline for Learning Abroad AFFILIATE programs for Summer programs is April 1st!
Check out all of the possibilities and deadlines by using the LEARNING ABROAD PROGRAM SEARCH.
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Other. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Contact Name: Learning Abroad. Contact Phone: 801-581-5849. Contact Email: learningabroad@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, February 15, 2026.
For more info visit learningabroad.utah.edu. Spring CPT Workshop
International Student & Scholar Services
Learn about CPT (Curricular Practical Training) from International Student Advisors and how to apply. Registration is required for all current students. Registration opens 4 weeks before the event date. Registration will close 1 hour before the workshop begins. .
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: International Student & Scholar Services. Contact Phone: 801-581-8876. Contact Email: international@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 6, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
Spring OPT Workshop
International Student & Scholar Services
Learn about Optional Practical Training (OPT) from International Student Advisors. Registration is required for all students interested and will open 4 weeks before the event date. Registration will close 1 hour before the workshop begins. .
Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Contact Name: International Student & Scholar Services. Contact Phone: 801-581-8876. Contact Email: international@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.