International Students

Events and Workshops

The International Student Support (ISS) Team offers numerous events and workshops, and offers free-to-use space for your own organizations needs. Please see the information below for our current schedule of events, workshops, and space available requests.


events & Webinars

Fall 2024

All events listed will be held virtually, on , unless otherwise noted. Any questions can be directed to Brian Goercke at goerckeb@usf.edu or Alex Iler at ailer@usf.edu. A 2-week at-a-glance listing is located below for upcoming activities, and other events can be found on .


At-A-Glance Events List


Group Space Request

The USF World & International Student Success Center (ISSC) allows use of their space to provide a collaborative space for engagement. Departments, clubs/organizations, local community groups are all welcome to request space, but must complete the following form and await formal confirmation from an ISSC representative. All requests MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE. The Bookings Calendar below displays rooms when they are unavailable.

photograph of the main lobby area of FAO - widowed walls, international flags, couches, and a chess board sitting atop a coffee table are featured

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photograph of the main entrance hallway of FAO - international flags, couches, and a yellow wall with the word "welcome" on it are featuredre featured

 

photograph of the Room 1 of FAO - a large TV, table and chairs, as well as red couches and gathering areas are featured

 

photograph of the open lobby area of FAO -  high topped tables and chairs, a map of the world, a small wall-mounted TV and other gathering areas are featured

 

 


Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What signature events does the International Student Support team host/assist?

Hurricane Awareness — Have you ever experienced a Typhoon, Tropical Storm, Cyclone, or Hurricane? Do you know how to prepare for Florida's extreme weather events? Learn how to stay safe and prepare for Florida's Hurricane Season with the International Student Support Team!

De-Stress Fest & Scam Prevention Week — Whether you are a new student getting used to college life or overwhelmed and trying to get through mid-term exams, the International Student Support Team is here with relaxing activities to "De-Stress" from exams! Also, learn to avoid online scammers during our simultaneous Scam Prevention Week!

Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Auto Safety — New environments are full of new adventures. However, with the state of Florida ranking among the worst in Pedestrian and Auto safety, there is a reason to be cautious while admiring our state. Join our Team as we give you tips and tricks on being safe as a Bicyclist, Pedestrian, and Driver near Florida roadways, which can save your life!

Graduating Cap Decorations — As a graduating student, you can look forward to the future. The International Student Support Team offers our graduating students free supplies to create cap decorations! Students who deocrate their graduation caps can enter a USF Cap Contest to win prizes.

Sash Ceremony — International students graduating and being honored during Commencement are able to participate in USF World's Sash Ceremony. The ISS Team assists with the ceremony, offering students a once-in-a-lifetime way to be recognized for their achievements, represent their country, and get a free country flag sash!

When can I know when the International Student Support Team hosts their events?

You can check what upcoming events we will hold virtually and in-person on this web page under the "At-A-Glance Events List" section.

Students can also check out when events happen on our BullsConnect page under "", or by following our Instagram account .

Where is the International Student Success Center (ISSC) on campus?

The International Student Success Center is located on the 1st level of the Faculty Administration Office (FAO) building on the Tampa campus. The nearest entry ways are next to the Social Science building (SOC) through either double-doors, or students can enter the Ground level nearest to the 7B parking lot and walk up to the 1st level.

Who operates the International Student Success Center?

The International Student Success Center is a space shared by International Student Support (ISS) and International Admissions (IA) as of Summer 2024. The departments are operated under USF World.

If normal business hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, can my group host an event before or after hours?

Yes. However, you will have to coordinate with a representative of ISSC to see if the time and space is available.

(Last updated/checked May 6, 2024)