Suffolk University- International Student Services

Summer weather is finally here!🏖️Check out ISSO's Summer 2026 Office Hours. Contact us at [email protected] for any questions😎

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Wishing all graduates a bright future and endless success ahead. 💙✨

🎓 Suffolk University Commencement 2026

Behind every graduate is a journey of hard work, resilience, and growth.

To our international students and families around the world 🌍
Even if you can’t travel to Boston, you can still be part of this special moment.

💻 Join the Live Webcast from anywhere
📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
⏰ All ceremony times listed in EST (please check your local time)

🔗 Commencement details & webcast link available in our bio

Through every challenge, you kept shining—now it’s time to celebrate 💛

✈️ Are you an international student thinking about traveling for summer break? Don’t forget your signature!

Join us for Travel Signature Day to get your I-20 or DS-2019 signed before you go 🌍

📅 April 28 & May 5, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM
📍 73 Tremont St, 9th Floor (Room 9077)

📌 Bring:
• I-20 or DS-2019
• Passport (valid 6+ months)
• Visa
• EAD (if applicable)

⚠️ Travel isn’t risk-free—plan ahead and consult ISSO if you have questions!

📩 [email protected]

✨ Pop-Up OPT Workshop (Added Today!) ✨

We’ve added an extra session today—don’t miss this chance to get ahead on your OPT application 👇

CIESA director Viviana will walk you through everything you need to know about working in the U.S. after graduation.

💡 Reminder: You do NOT need a job offer to apply for OPT!
⏳ Processing is taking ~3–4 months—start early.

📅 Tuesday, April 21, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM (ET)
📍 73 Tremont St, 9th Floor (Room 9077) + Zoom

🔗 Scan QR code for virtual participants

🎓 Planning life after graduation?

Join our Virtual Post-Graduation Immigration Session with immigration professionals from IANDOLI DESAI & CRONIN P.S.

Attorney Alison Howard-Yilmaz and Paralegal Megan Schultz will share expert insights on visa options, and how to plan your immigration journey after OPT.

✨ Learn about:
✔ Work visa pathways
✔ Green card planning basics
✔ How to communicate sponsorship needs
✔ Immigration timelines & career strategy

🗓 Thursday, March 26, 2026
⏰ 4PM (ET)
💻 Virtual via Zoom - scan the QR code to join

📩 Questions? [email protected]

🐏✨ Join the Rammy Hunt!

This fun Service Day event is hosted by CCE, and the ISSO team will be there to meet you and share how we support international students and build community at Suffolk through Home Away From Home🏡💚

🗓 Thurs, March 19
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Sawyer Lobby

Stop by, join the hunt, win prizes, and learn more about HAFH!

🌍 International Cuisine Potluck – Now Open to All International Students!

Missing your favorite snacks from home or looking for something fun between classes? Come join our International Cuisine Potluck! 😋

✨ What’s waiting for you:
🌏 International snacks & drinks
🀄 Try MahJong – a traditional Asian tile game
🎲 Fun board games with friends
💎 DIY Cartoon Life Coaster Diamond Art

Bring a snack from your home country if you’d like to share!

Take a break, meet new friends, and enjoy a little taste of cultures from around the world. 🌎

📌 Open to all Suffolk international students
🔗 Sign up through the link in bio!

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Travel Signature Day Is Coming!
✈️ Are you an international student thinking about traveling for Spring Break?
Before you go, make sure your Form I-20 (for F-1 students) or Form DS-2019 (for J-1 students) is signed!

When: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM
Where: 73 Tremont St, 9th Floor - Programming Space, Room 9077

What to Bring
1. Bring your form I-20 or DS-2019
2. Valid passport (must be valid at least 6 months into the future)
3. Valid F-1/J-1 Visa
4. EAD card (If applicable)

How Long Is the Signature Valid?
📌Up to 12 months for enrolled F-1 and J-1 students
📌Up to 6 months for F-1 students currently on OPT or STEM OPT

Important Reminder ⚠️
There is no such thing as risk-free travel for F-1 or J-1 visa holders.
If you have travel questions or concerns, please consult with the ISSO before making plans.