In this week's edition:

Announcements : International Education Week , Spring 2021 Go Local Program
Checklists Items & Updates (Employment and Post Graduation Reminders)
Workshops Happening the Week of October 25

International Education Week

This November marks the 21st anniversary of International Education Week (IEW), an annual celebration of international education and exchange. A commitment to cultural humility and a global perspective is at the heart of NYU’s educational mission. So, during IEW we do things big. Check out all the programs planned thus far (we’ll continue to add more events as we near IEW). We've also included a video below that highlights the importance of international education at NYU and our community's truly global presence.

Know of a Program or Event for IEW?

Have a program or event you're planning in celebration of International Education Week? Let us know by submitting the details to our Call for Programs form.

Submit Your IEW Program

Enroll for In-Person Classes through NYU's Go Local Program

NYU is offering eligible students a "Go Local" option for the Spring 2021 semester. Go Local is designed for undergraduates who may not be able to travel to their home campus for the upcoming spring semester but who live near one of the other NYU locations. Students who meet certain requirements may enroll and take a number of in-person classes at the local NYU location and/or live in NYU-arranged housing (where available).

Please review all of the eligibility requirements and Go Local options on this webpage and if you are interested in the Go Local option, complete the Go Local application by October 30th.

For inquires, or more information, send an email or visit the Go Local Website.

Special Note for Go Local Students Graduating from Outside the US

If you plan on spending your final semester outside of the United States in a Go Local Program, please be aware that F-1 students who plan to work in the US using Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) directly following their graduation should start their application process 3 months prior to graduating. Any application for OPT must be mailed from within the United States.

Do you know the end date of your I-20 or DS-2019?

Take a look at your I-20 or DS-2019 listed end date. For students with an I-20, the end date is in the “program of study” section. It’s the third box down on page 1 of your I-20. For students with a DS-2019, your end date is in section 3, “form covers period” on the left side of page 1. Keep in mind that if it is unrealistic for you to finish your academic program by the end date listed on your I-20 or DS-2019, we encourage you to apply for an extension as soon as possible.

Graduating in the US and want to know your options afterward?

Familiarize yourself with your options if you haven't already:

If you're an F-1 student and want to work, you must apply for OPT as soon as possible, if you haven't already.
If you're a J-1 student and want to work, you must apply for Academic Training before you complete your studies.
If you are staying on at NYU to do another academic program, apply for a new I-20 or DS-2019 on our Change Major or Degree page.
If you are starting an academic program at another school within the US, learn how to Transfer out of NYU.

Thinking about dropping a class?

Monday, November 30 is your final chance to withdraw from a class. If dropping a class means you'll be enrolled part-time, before doing anything, discuss it with an OGS advisor, as this may affect your immigration status. You should also discuss this with your academic adviser to make sure you'll still be on track to complete your degree by the end date listed on your I-20 or DS-2019.

The programs listed below are for the week of October 25th, 2020. Check out the NYU Events Calendar for a comprehensive list of upcoming OGS events.

Full Listing of Upcoming OGS Events

Ready to send your OPT Application?

Once you've received your new OPT I-20 and your application is ready to send, you should attend this OPT application review session where an OGS advisor will go over all OPT application documents in detail, and you can make sure your documents meet the application guidelines. We've got daily sessions available. Check out our full listing of review sessions and sign up soon.

International Transfer Student Information Session

October 30th | 8:00 - 9:00 AM ET| Zoom Webinar

Were you issued a transfer I-20 for the start of the Fall 2020 semester but have been unable to come to the US to start your NYU program in person due to COVID-19 and need an updated I-20 to reflect a future entry or start date?

The US government provided a special exception for F-1 transfer students who were unable to return to the US for Fall 2020 because of COVID-19. In order to make use of this special exception and to keep your SEVIS ID number the same, our office would need to submit a request to the government to fix/change the start date on your I-20 to the following semester. This request is called a “data fix.” Because the government has thus far not indicated how long this data fix process will take, and because there is no guarantee that the data fix request will be approved, the alternative would be for you to forgo the data fix process and instead apply for an initial I-20 with a new SEVIS ID number.

At this session you'll learn the benefits and consequences of each of these two options in detail and also have a forum to ask any other questions you may have on this process.