International Graduate Student Programming

The international graduate resources hub, located on Canvas, has been designed by international students to help incoming and current International students discover and understand many of the ASU and AZ community resources provided. As international students, we want to make sure you find what you need when you need it and make it fun. Therefore, we will release modules with new information on an ongoing basis to make it easy to understand and find what you need when you need it. So make sure to check your emails for updates from us on Canvas. Please use the discussion board to talk with each other, ask questions, and communicate with your Global Peer Mentors, who are there to answer questions, get to know you, and help you make ASU your new home.

As a first-year graduate international student, you will automatically be enrolled in this course. Please look for it on your Canvas dashboard and the My Priority Task list on MyASU starting August 1st. If you are a first-year graduate international student, please contact the ISSC if you aren’t on the Canvas course.

The Learn Arizona Workshop Series allows international students and scholars to learn about the U.S. and Arizona way of life. We will cover topics such as how to find housing, exciting places to explore in Arizona, or what to eat when you want to eat like a local. Each event will let you experience different parts of living in Arizona, from hiking and biking to thrift store shopping. Don’t worry if you cannot attend the event in person; our team can send you detailed information on the topic to help you access the fantastic adventures Arizona holds for you. All of our Learn Arizona events will have modules in your International Graduate Resource Hub with more detailed information for you to explore.

The Global Peer Mentor Program connects graduate international students with an experienced current ASU student as your Global Peer Mentor. Your mentor can meet with you regularly and answer any questions you have throughout your first semester at ASU to help guide you every step of the way. They will also show you everything the campus offers by taking you to student events and connecting you to various resources to help you transition into the ASU campuses. Through this program, you will also have the opportunity to meet other international students through group activities and events designed to help you get connected.

Your mentor will be assigned to you and will reach out during the first few weeks of August. So make sure to check your emails for “Global Peer Mentor.”

The ISSC’s Global Professional Preparation Academy (GPPA) is a workshop-based series for students to build their professional portfolios through workshops hosted by the ISSC, Career and Professional Development Services, the W.P. Carey School of Business, the Global Career Network, and more!

The GPPA is designed and structured to aid students in achieving academic and career success through training that will give them the “A-Z” on creating their professional profile. The GPPA will have a resume, cover letter, interview and networking workshops, community service opportunities, and more. The focus of this program will be to help students gain the skills needed for successfully applying to on-campus jobs, with additional support on building their long-term professional development.

Stop by our weekly Grad Coffee and Chat. Every Tuesday from 2 to 3 pm, we will be hosting a space set aside to talk about specific topics led by the Global Peer Mentors and an MCOE (Multicultural Communities of Excellence) Ambassador alongside an ISSC staff member. These events are open spaces to meet people, learn more about living in the U.S. as a student at ASU, and gain helpful information on various topics picked out by previous international students studying at ASU. Each week will have a set topic; however, students are always welcome to bring questions, concerns, or topics they want to engage with.

Example topics: Cultural Change and Culture shock; Mental Health; US dating Culture; Where to visit in Arizona and the US and best ways to get there.

The International Students and Scholars Center (ISSC), is always looking for globally-minded and service-oriented students to assist with the ISSC graduate initiative team! Those interested can expect to have monthly meetings for check-ins to learn about all the varieties of volunteer options and to build relationships within our volunteer team and ASU community. Volunteers can expect activities ranging from setting up tables and event check-in, to helping students feel welcome at events, as well as event photographers, hosting events, and being a student lead on conference panels.

This program offers the opportunity to develop professional skills, career competencies, and to make lifetime connections. No experience is necessary.

If you are interested in learning more or joining our volunteer program please fill out this form and come to one of our monthly meetings.

* Please note we check this form weekly, therefore depending on when you fill this out, it might take us up to a week to reply with follow-up information.

The Graduate Inclusive Leadership Certificate (ILC) aims to foster greater intercampus collaboration and support the development of inclusive leadership skills in ASU’s graduate students through the ILC program. Both domestic and international graduate students can participate in this program and gain credit by writing short reflective pieces on their attendance at existing offerings across campuses and online.

• WHAT will you need to do?
  Students receive a certificate after earning three (3) of the five (5) leadership badges over one semester. Leadership badges can be earned individually without the intent to receive a certificate.
  • Each badge must be completed during one semester to qualify for a certificate.
    • BADGES
      • Diversity & Inclusion
      • Transformative Leadership
      • Entrepreneurship
      • Mentorship
      • Global Engagement
• WHY join the Inclusive Leadership Certificate (ICL)?
  • Excellent resume builder
  • Networking opportunities both with students and staff
  • Build and perfect skills in cross-cultural communication, collaboration, empathy, self-exploration, innovation, and more
  • Receive a Graduate Inclusive Leadership Certification and badge that will be reflected on Linkedin
• WHO should join the Inclusive Leadership Certificate (ICL)?
  All ASU graduate students who would like to build professional capacity as leaders
• WHERE and WHEN are the workshops?
  Participating in person, online, or hybrid environments depends on the program selected. Look in our modules to find each workshop or recorded session's date, time, and location.
• HOW do I join?
  Enroll in this Canvas course here!

Success at ASU offers students a unique opportunity to connect with and glean insights from current ASU student leaders, supporting faculty, staff, and accomplished alumni delving into their journeys as global leaders.

Start planning your career path and mark your calendar for Success at ASU! This conference is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and resources essential for enhancing your professional career and personal growth. Gain invaluable insights from mentors with real-world experience, including student leaders, esteemed alumni, and seasoned professionals. From engaging alumni panels to personalized resume and digital profile reviews, Success at ASU is your gateway to personal and professional development during your time at ASU and beyond. Be sure to RSVP for the sessions you wish to attend through our agenda, which will be shared through ISSC emails and on our event page.

For more information on speakers and guests, please refer to the agenda/RSVP link provided on the ISSC event page. The conference is open to all ASU students, faculty, and staff at no cost. Refreshments will be served during specific sessions.