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Global Careers Institute

Registration Requirements for Students Attending GCI

  1. Apply to the Global Careers Institute.

  2. Register for the Conference.

  3. Complete the online modules.

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Step One

Apply to the Global Careers Institute.

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Step Two

After you have been accepted, you must also register for the conference.

NOTE:

You will receive an acceptance, waitlist, or denial email within 2 weeks of the application closing date. Registration is due 3-4 weeks prior to the conference. An email from Cvent will provide you with the details needed to register and the deadline for registration.

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Step 3

Please complete the online modules below to help you prepare for GCI. These modules must be completed 10 days prior to the start of the conference.

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Global Careers Institute Orientation

  • Modules: 7
  • Self-paced
  • 0.30 Hours Est. Time

This course is designed for students who have been accepted to the Penn State Global Careers Institute.
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Career Resources & Opportunities

  • Modules: 5
  • Self-paced
  • 0.40 Hours Est. Time

Career Services offers a variety of resources and opportunities for Penn State students and graduates.
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Résumés & Employment Communications

  • Modules: 7
  • Self-paced
  • 1.00 Hours Est. Time

Review requirements for building résumés, cover letters, and other professional correspondence.

Recommended for international students:

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Introduction to CPT & OPT

  • Modules: 9
  • Self-paced
  • 0.50 Hours Est. Time

This course is designed for international students and provides brief introductions to CPT and OPT.