I Succeed Center

The I Succeed Center (ISC) offers the following free services for international students with the purpose of identifying specific academic needs of international students and provides the necessary support to have a successful academic experience at MSU and beyond.

English language support
Strategies for cultural adjustment
Help understanding U.S. academic culture
Help preparing for internship and employment opportunities
Advice on academic publications, conference presentations, and networking
Guidance on continuing education (ex. Masters, Ph.D. application process)

ISC also offers workshops/presentations on topics and/or skills that many international students have questions/concerns about. Details for the next workshops/presentations are listed below.

The following workshops/presentations will take place in Jim D. Morris Center room 410 (301 S. Jefferson Ave) at 9:30am:
- Academic Success Skills - September 9, 2025
- Research and Academic Integrity - October 21, 2025
- Responsible AI Use in University Classes - November 20, 2025
For students who will be graduating Fall 2025 or Spring 2026, International Services will be offering workshops about Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).

In-person workshops do not require a reservation. You are welcome to show up to any of the following workshop opportunities at the Jim D. Morris Center (room 500):
- Tuesday, September 23, 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Wednesday, October 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
- Tuesday, October 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Wednesday, November 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
- Monday, December 1, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Monday, December 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
For more information about OPT and CPT, please visit the F-1 Status Employment page on International Services.
- Check back later for upcoming job readiness opportunities!

The I Succeed Center is located at the Presentation Center in the BearCLAW in Meyer Library on campus.

Drop-in Hours for Fall 2025 (held in the Bear Cave, PSU 1st floor)

Mondays 10am - 2pm

Wednesdays 10am - 2pm

Thursdays - 10am - 2pm

Or by appointment

Schedule in-person or online appointments with an I Succeed advisor by clicking the button below and completing the form.

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The following workshops/presentations will take place in Jim D. Morris Center room 410 (301 S. Jefferson Ave) at 9:30am:

Drop-in Hours for Fall 2025 (held in the Bear Cave, PSU 1st floor)

Meet our Academic Advisors