University Center for International Studies Office of International Services
University Center for International Studies Office of International Services

Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 27

Watch Movies Filmed in Pittsburgh

Did you know that many movies were filmed in Pittsburgh?  Take a look at this list of movies made in Pittsburgh and "visit" the city before you arrive!

Friday, June 28

Friday Forum: Employment

Every Friday at 10am EDT, OIS will host a forum for incoming students to ask questions of the OIS staff.  This week's focus is Employment, but you are free to ask any questions in the forum or just get to know us better.  The Friday Forum link is: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/91565051563. If you want to register for this week or other weeks in the future, you can do so here: https://ois.as.me/fridayforums.
10:00am to 12:00pm
Zoom
Register

Friday, June 28

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.
10:30am to 12:00pm
Online - Register Below
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Tuesday, July 2

Primanti Bros' Sandwiches

One of the best known foods from Pittsburgh is the Primanti Bros sandwich.  In this Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article, you can read all about this delicious sandwich shop and get ready to try one when you arrive in Pittsburgh.

Thursday, July 4

Learn about Pittsburgh Attractions

Pittsburgh has been recognized as THE place to live and visit by different magazines in the past few years.  This article highlights some of the Pittsburgh attractions that explain why people love to be here!

OIS is Closed

OIS will be closed for the University break.

Friday, July 5

Friday Forum: Transportation Around Campus and Pittsburgh

Every Friday at 10am EDT, OIS will host a forum for incoming students to ask questions of the OIS staff.  This week's focus is Transportation around campus and Pittsburgh, but you are free to ask any questions in the forum or just get to know us better.  The Friday Forum link is: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/91565051563. If you want to register for this week or other weeks in the future, you can do so here: https://ois.as.me/fridayforums. 
10:00am to 12:00pm
Zoom
Register

Friday, July 5

Scholar Orientation

Attendance at orientation is required for all new J-1 scholars and interns. Scholars and interns will learn basic immigration regulations relevant to their status, and general information for adjustment to Pittsburgh and the surrounding community, and will also receive informational packets for future reference during their stay. Please bring passport, visa, I-94 and DS-2019 with you to the orientation.
10:30am to 12:00pm
Online - Register Below
Register

Monday, July 8

32 Realities International Students Experience

Check out this article from another international student studying in the U.S. about their experience.

Tuesday, July 9

Add Your Name to Namecoach

Login to My Pitt and search for NameCoach, then enter your name.  You can add the pronounciation, your pronouns, and your name history.  This will help everyone at Pitt hear how to say your name and learn more about you.  You can also hear how to pronounce others' names by viewing their NameCoach pages (as an example, view the OIS Staff page)