Are you the international spouse/ partner of a CU student or scholar? Join ISSO English Conversation to build speaking confidence and connect with new friends! For Fall 2026, we meet Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm, Oct. 6 - Dec. 15. Most sessions are virtual (Zoom), with one in-person meeting each month. NO session on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
CLICK HERE to learn more about ISSO English Conversation for spouses/ partners! Students and scholars can check the Resources for Students page or Resources for Scholars page for English learning opportunities available to them.
Virtual (Zoom) Sessions: Oct. 6, Oct. 13, Oct. 27, Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Dec. 1, Dec. 8.
**Registration link will be added in September. Spouses/ partners of all levels are welcome to join any Zoom session-- come as your schedule allows!
In-Person Sessions (once a month): Oct. 20 NYC Food Tour; Nov. 24 Visit to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt; Dec. 15 End-of-Semester Party.
**Registration details will be sent directly to participants of at least ONE (1) virtual session in the same month. Extra tickets may become available later to the wider community of CU international spouses/ partners.
Questions? Contact the ISSO Programming Team.
Columbia University makes every effort to ensure accessibility. To request disability accommodations, please contact Disability Services at least 10 days prior to the event. CART or sign language interpretation requests require two weeks’ notice.
This event may be photographed or recorded for current or future university marketing (print, digital, web, or social media). By attending, you consent to this use. If you have concerns, please contact ISSO.
