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:

1. Understand the importance of Adjustment Skills
2. Develop Academic Skills and understanding of the U.S. education system.
3. Develop Interpersonal Strengths and mental health awareness.
4. 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.

FALL 2025

• Undergraduate

  International Student Campus Lifetime |  Interpersonal Strengths
  Monday, Sept 15  |  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: Resume Writing 101| Career Skills
  Wednesday, Sept 24  |  12:30 - 2:00 PM  |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  Learn from our Career Center experts how to craft a clear, compelling, and professional resume that showcases your skills and experience.
  

  iCafe: Communication Tool Kit | Interpersonal Strengths
  Monday, Sept 29  |  12:30 - 1:30 PM  |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  In our Communication Tool Kit workshop, we will review techniques to practice and understand effective communication skills.  This event will be tailored specifically towards undergraduate international students.
  

  iCafe x iGrad: Tips on How to Do Well on Your Class Presentation | Academic Skills
  Monday, Sept 29  |  12:30 - 1:30 PM  |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  In this workshop, we will review how to prepare, speak confidently, use visuals effectively, and engage your audience. 
  

• Graduate

  International Student Campus Lifetime
  Monday, Sept 15  |  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: Communication Tool Kit
  Thursday, Sept 18  |  2:00 - 3:00 PM  |  Zoom
  In our Communication Tool Kit workshop, we will review techniques to practice and understand effective communication skills. This event will be tailored specifically towards graduate international students.
  

  iGrad: Approaching Fellowship Funding for International Students 
  Thursday, Sept 18  |  2:00 - 3:00 PM  |  Zoom
  Learn how to approach competitive, merit-based external fellowships available for international students.
  

  iCafe x iGrad: Tips on How to Do Well on Your Class Presentation | Academic Skills
  Monday, Sept 29  |  12:30 - 1:30 PM  |  International Student Center: S-1450 Melville Library
  In this workshop, we will review how to prepare, speak confidently, use visuals effectively, and engage your audience. 

  Past Workshops