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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Community Updates
For updated information related to NJIT’s response to the Coronavirus health crisis, please see complete announcement of new measures.
Events and Workshops
The Office of Global Initiatives hosts, co-hosts, and participates in many events and workshops throughout the year. The list of events is updated regularly so keep checking for the most updated list of events!
Events and Workshops
Upcoming Events
New Student Webinar Series
August 7, 2020 10:00AM New Student Webinar Series: Bursar’s Office
Learn more about tuition and billing
Click HERE to join at the scheduled time
August 13, 2020 11:00AM New Student Webinar Series: Career Development Services
Learn more about how CDS can help prepare you for your future career.
Click HERE to join at the scheduled time
August 14, 2020 10:00AM New Student Webinar Series: Office of Student Life & Dean of Students
Learn more about student life at NJIT.
Past Events
Employment opportunities for F-1 students
| February 5, 2020 | 3 pm - 4 pm | CKB 303 |
Spring 2020 Optional Practical Training Workshops
| February 12, 2020 | 3 pm - 4 pm | CKB 303 |
| March 4, 2020 | 3 pm - 4 pm | CKB 303 |
Spring 2020 International Coffee Hours
| February 19, 2020 | 3 pm - 4 pm | Fenster Hall 180 |
| April 15, 2020 | 3 pm - 4 pm | Fenster Hall 180 |
Applying for your STEM OPT 24 Month Extension - Webinar
| March 25, 2020 | 12 pm - 1 pm | Online webinar; click HERE to join |
Paying your Taxes
| February 27, 2020 | 3 pm- 4 pm | Ballroom B |
The Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. Immigration
Join the Office of Global Initiatives and Mr. David H. Nachman, Esq., and Ms. Ludka Zimovcak Esq. to discuss discuss recent changes brought by COVID-19 and the impact they have on your immigration status. Such as;
Flexibility for students in a COVID-19 Pandemic World.
VISA processing (or not) due to travel restrictions and Consular closures during the recent COVID-19 emergency.
View of the Employment Landscape as a result of terminations, furloughs and layoffs.
Changes in policies at Academic Institutions - should I apply for a Hardship EAD? Can I take all my classes online? What if I overstay and cannot get an H-1B?
Questions from the floor ... And so much more!
Tuesday, April 7th at 11:00AM
Life after OPT: The road to the H1B
Join Ms. Ludka Zimovcak Esq. to learn more about the path to the H1B, including information about eligibility, the application process and requirements for students and employers, cap-gap, and more.
April 21 at 11:00AM
OPT and Academic Training for PhD candidates
**PhD students ONLY**
This session is designed to help current F-1 and J-1 PhD candidates at any level of their program understand their OPT or Academic Training options following program completion and how to select your OPT start date.
April 24 12:00PM
Open Forum for International Students
In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic crisis, NJIT moved all classes to online delivery and halted all non-essential research operations for the safety of faculty, staff, and students. This forum will address questions that current international students may have about the pandemic and future plans.
May 7, 2020 11:30 AM
Open Forum for International Students
In response to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic crisis, NJIT moved all classes to online delivery and halted all non-essential research operations for the safety of faculty, staff, and students. This forum will address questions that current international students may have about the pandemic and future plans.
May 15, 2020 2:00PM
Town Hall Meeting for International Students
Join the Office of Global Initiatives to learn more about Fall 2020 requirements.
| July 14 | 11:00AM |
Pre-Arrival Webinars
**For incoming F-1 & J-1 students**
Learn more about how to best prepare for arrival in the US and at NJIT. OGI Advisers will discuss topics from reviewing immigration documents, preparing for travel and packing, International Student Orientation, Life on campus, and more!
May 13, 2020 & July 16, 2020
New Student Webinar Series
August 5, 2020 11:00AM New Student Webinar Series: Residence Life Office
Learn more about housing options, on- and off-campus.