International Spring Festival
What is International Spring Festival?
Each Spring, the International Students Association Council coordinates the International Spring Festival, a week of events produced by various student groups on campus. International students and their local counterparts seek to promote culture and diversity through various cultural events, such as a fashion show, dance show, flag parade, international pageant and tabled events.
How do we celebrate International Spring Festival during the COVID-19 pandemic?
We strive and continue to celebrate diverse cultures and promote social networking and engagement during these challenging times. This year, we will be providing a mix of virtual, in-person and hybrid events. All the International Spring Festival events are free and open to the entire Georgia State community.
When will the 2022 International Spring Festival happen?
The 2022 International Spring Festival will take place from Monday, March 28 to Friday April 1. We have planned at least 2 exciting events each day during this week. See below for upcoming events.
Connect with ISAC on PIN, Facebook and Instagram and join us to celebrate together!
International Spring Festival 2022
The World Tour
March 28 - April 1, 2022
Enjoy your week-long tour to the world with ISAC!
Monday, March 28, 2022, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Wish Board and Japanese Games
Sponsored by: Japanese Student Association (JSA)
Location: Unity Plaza
Join us at Unity Plaza to participate in the yearly Japanese tradition where you write your goals and resolutions to share. You can snag some Pocky while you are at it! RSVP on PIN.
Monday, March 28, 2022, 1-5 p.m.
Chai & Chill
Sponsored by: Pakistani Student Association (PSA)
Location: SCW 466/468
This is the time of a year that you enjoy Pakistani snacks and board games! RSVP on PIN.
Monday, March 28, 2022, 6-9 p.m.
Holi
Sponsored by: Multicultural Center, Indian Cultural Exchange (ICE), Nepali Student Association (NepSA), Asian American Student Organization (AASO), Hindu Yuva
Location: Collins Plaza & Collins St
Holi is a Hindu festival that has been celebrated since ancient times. The Holi festival is celebrated as a way to welcome in spring, and also is seen as a new beginning where people can release all their inhibitions and start fresh. RSVP on PIN.
Monday, March 28, 7-9 p.m.
A Conversation: Prejudice in the African Diaspora
Sponsored by: African Student Association (ASA), Caribbean Student Association (CaribSA)
Location: Speakers Auditorium
No discussion should be too much to handle, and you can join us to have a discussion regarding the prejudices we face within our communities.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Paint and Sip
Sponsored by: Ethiopian-Eritrean Student Association (EESA)
Location: SCW466/468
This event is to implement self-care and relaxing activities and techniques and learn about the history and mission of EESA while highlighting internationalism.
Join us for a fun afternoon of painting. Chips, fruits, and refreshments will be served. RSVP on PIN.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 6-8 p.m.
Game Night
Sponsored by: Asian American Student Organization (AASO), Latin American Student Association (LASA)
Location: Urban Life - West Exhibit Hall
Learn about the different cultural games while meeting new people in a friendly competition. The event will consist of a variety of cultural games, familiar games and fun facts from different cultures. RSVP on PIN.
Tuesday, March 29, 2022, 6-8:30 p.m.
Nowruz
Sponsored by: Persian Student Association (PerSA), Ethiopian-Eritrean Student Association (EESA)
Location: SCW466/468
To celebrate Persian New Year Festival or Nowruz. RSVP on PIN.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 1-3 p.m.
International Student Job Search Workshop
Sponsored by: International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), University Career Services
Location: In-person - 350 Dahlberg Hall, Virtual on Handshake
The workshop is to educate international students on United States job searching customs, processes and introduction to legal matters. We will also discuss H-1B and permanent residency.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 3-5:30 p.m.
Academic Tips to Make the Best of GSU Experience
Sponsored by: Ethiopian-Eritrean Student Association (EESA)
Location: SCW466/468
We want to use EESA as a platform for new incoming and international students to learn more about the inner process of integrating into the larger GSU community and easing that transition.
(Cancelled) Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 6:30-10 p.m.
Rescheduled: Thursday, April 7, 2022, 6:30-10 p.m.
Drive-in Movie Night
Sponsored by: Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)
Location: Green Lot
Come join us for our Drive-In movie event on Thursday, April 7 at the Green Lot from 7:30 to 10 p.m. to celebrate ISAC's Spring festival and APIDA Heritage month! The gate opens at 6:30 p.m. The first 60 to RSVP will get a choice between free spring rolls or eggrolls! RSVP on PIN.
Wednesday, March 30, 2022, 7-9:30 p.m.
Reggae & Strokes
Sponsored by: Caribbean Student Association (CaribSA)
Location: SCE 217
Join us for a night of music and art in recognition of our Caribbean Week and International Spring Festival! RSVP on PIN.
Thursday, March 31, 2022, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
World Tour Tabling
Sponsored by: International Student Associations Council (ISAC)
Location: Unity Plaza
Visit the Unity Plaza to meet with ISAC organizations and enjoy the music and pizzas. RSVP on PIN.
Thursday, March 31, 2022, 6-8 p.m.
Munch & Learn
Sponsored by: Caribbean Student Association (CaribSA)
Location: SCW 464
Join us as we dive into Caribbean history and learn about prominent figures and events in recognition of the Caribbean Week and International Spring Festival. RSVP on PIN.
Thursday, March 31, 2022, 6-9:30 p.m.
Flourish Fashion Show
Sponsored by: Asian American Student Organization (AASO)
Location: Speakers Auditorium
Showcase the evolution of fashion in Asia through streetwear, traditional wear and designer. Also, share the different cultures through snacks, tabling and performances. RSVP on PIN.
Friday, April 1, 2022, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
International Gathering and Flag Parade
Sponsored by: Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM), ISAC
Location: 125 Edgewood Ave SE
Join ISAC for a flag parade to showcase your country's flags and cultures. Reach out to ISAC at gsu.isac@gmail.com if you are not part of ISAC but want to participate in the flag parade. You can borrow your country flag from us! At 11 am, meet and gather at BCM (125 Edgewood Ave SE) to have a fun time and pick up your flags. At 12pm, you will start the flag parade from BCM to various locations on campus, including Dahlberg Hall, Student Center, Recreation Center, Urban Life Plaza, Sports Arena, Langdale Hall and Greenway. Please keep an eye out for news on ISAC's social media. RSVP on PIN.
Friday, April 1, 2022, 2-6 p.m.
Game Fest
Sponsored by: Bengali Student Association (BSA)
Location: Urban Life Plaza
A festive celebration of the Bengali spring holidays. The event will have games, live music, and food. RSVP on PIN.
More to come...
Questions? Please contact ISAC at gsuisac@gmail.com
Contact Us
ISSS is committed to maintaining support and services to you during this time and will continue to operate under normal operating procedures for the remainder of the semester, just from a remote and online platform. This means you can call us directly or email us to request information and/or telephone/web appointments for advisement during our regular advisement hours.
For the Atlanta campuses, please call 404-413-2070 or email isss@gsu.edu.
For Perimeter campuses, please call 678-891-3235 or email issspc@gsu.edu.
Location:
Sparks Hall - Room 252
ISSS, Georgia State University
33 Gilmer St. SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Telephone: 404-413-2070
Fax: 404-413-2072
Email: isss@gsu.edu
Mailing Address (please use our physical address above for express mail):
International Student and Scholar Services
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3987
Atlanta, GA 30302-3987
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Georgia State-sponsored H-1B, TN, O-1, J-1 Scholar and Permanent Residency Petitions
Any advising for employment-based visas, green cards or hosting a J-1 Scholar (Research Scholar, Professor, Short-Term Scholar, Student Intern, Specialist) which are sponsored by Georgia State needs to be set up by appointment after the hiring department has requested the immigration process they wish to sponsor.
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday
Advising Hours (F-1 & J-1 Students) are as follow:
Monday: 1-4 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-noon
Wednesday: 1-4 p.m.
Thursday: 1-4 p.m.
Friday: 1-4 p.m.
ISSS is committed to serving you in the safest and most efficient way possible.
Beginning Spring 2022: F-1 and J-1 students wishing to speak with an ISSS advisor at the Atlanta Campus over the phone or in-person must access the QLESS system in order to get into our virtual queue. Once in the virtual queue you will receive instructions regarding a call back from one of our available advisors or instructions on when to come into the ISSS lobby to meet an advisor.
If you wish to speak with an ISSS advisor, please click the QLESS link below during advising hours and get into the virtual queue.
Clarkston Campus
Location & Mailing Address:
Building CN 2230 (Student Center)
ISSS, Perimeter College, Clarkston Campus
555 N. Indian Creek Dr.
Clarkson, GA 30021
Telephone: 678-891-3235
Fax: 678-891-3068
Email: issspc@gsu.edu
Dunwoody Campus
Location & Mailing Address:
Building NB
Room 1200
ISSS, Perimeter College, Dunwoody Campus
2101 Womack Rd.
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Telephone: 770-274-5570
Fax: 770-274-5253
Email: issspc@gsu.edu
Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday
Walk-in Advising Hours (F-1 & J-1 Students):
9-11:30 a.m., Monday and Wednesday
1:30-4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Occasionally it may be necessary to make emergency cancellations of advising times last minute. We apologize for any inconvenience.