iCafe & iGrad
International Student Success Workshops
iCafe and iGrad are academic and student services workshops in which faculty, international student leaders, and experts in the field inform, educate, engage, and inspire international students to enhance their academic and personal success.
These series support international students' transition to SBU by helping them develop four key skill sets that are beneficial to their success. The four skill sets are:
- Understand the importance of Adjustment Skills
- Develop Academic Skills and understanding of the U.S. education system.
- Develop Interpersonal Strengths and mental health awareness.
- Explore Career Skills that will prepare the students to be more competitive in their future careers.
iCafe and iGrad offer sessions to support international students at all levels of study.
SPRING 2026
- Undergraduate
International Student Campus Lifetime | Interpersonal Strengths
Monday, Feb 2 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Union Ballroom
Make new friends, enjoy some refreshments, enter to win raffle prizes, and unwind with a variety of board and card games.iCafe: Building Confidence: Interview Like A Pro | Career Skills
Wednesday, Feb 25 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
Learn from our Career Center experts how to confidently answer questions, highlight your strengths, and leave a lasting impression in any interview.iCafe x iGrad: Driving as an International Student | Adjustment Skills
Wednesday, March 4 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Online Webinar
This workshop guides international students through driving in the U.S., including licenses, insurance, and key road rules, to help them drive safely and confidently.International Student Campus Lifetime | Interpersonal Strengths
Monday, March 9 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Union Ballroom
Make new friends, enjoy some refreshments, enter to win raffle prizes, and unwind with a variety of board and card games.International Student Campus Lifetime | Interpersonal Strengths
Monday, April 13 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Union Ballroom
Make new friends, enjoy some refreshments, enter to win raffle prizes, and unwind with a variety of board and card games.International Student Guide to Landlords & Leases | Adjustment Skills
Wednesday, April 16 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Online Webinar
This workshop helps international students understand U.S. landlords, leases, and tenant rights so they can confidently navigate off-campus housing. - Graduate
International Student Campus Lifetime
Monday, Feb 2 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Union Ballroom
Make new friends, enjoy some refreshments, enter to win raffle prizes, and unwind with a variety of board and card games.iGrad: Interpersonal Communication & Professional Etiquette
Tuesday, Feb 3 | 3:30 - 4:50 PM | International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
This session is designed to equip international graduate students with the essential interpersonal and professional skills necessary for success in a globalized workplace.iCafe x iGrad: Driving as an International Student | Adjustment Skills
Wednesday, March 4 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Online Webinar
This workshop guides international students through driving in the U.S., including licenses, insurance, and key road rules, to help them drive safely and confidently.International Student Campus Lifetime
Monday, March 9 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Union Ballroom
Make new friends, enjoy some refreshments, enter to win raffle prizes, and unwind with a variety of board and card games.iGrad: Internships & Job Search for Graduate Students
Wednesday, March 11 | 12:00 - 2:00 PM | International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
This workshop equips graduate students with practical strategies to effectively search for internships and jobs, tailor application materials, and navigate the hiring process with confidence.International Student Campus Lifetime
Monday, April 13 | 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Union Ballroom
Make new friends, enjoy some refreshments, enter to win raffle prizes, and unwind with a variety of board and card games.International Student Guide to Landlords & Leases
Wednesday, April 16 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Online Webinar
This workshop helps international students understand U.S. landlords, leases, and tenant rights so they can confidently navigate off-campus housing.Past Workshops
