Welcome Series Events & New Student Resources

The Spring '24 orientation schedule is posted below! We look forward to engaging with you virtually for multiple important information sessions as you begin to make your travel plans. After you arrive, we welcome you to join us in person for a Spring 2024 Welcome Party! 

Pre-Arrival, Check-In, and New Student Q&A 

This session will primarily feature information about the OIE required Check-in process and important pre-arrival information for new students and scholars. ISSS staff will also answer some new student frequently asked questions.  

Date: November 21st, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST

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To view a recording of the event, click here.

Pre-Arrival Webinar Survey, click here.

Health, Safety, and Wellness

This session will feature presentations from Wellness Empowerment Center, Student Health Services, GTPD, and the Counseling Center. Topics covered will include health and medical services at GT, health insurance for students, safety on-campus, scam awareness, and wellness services/resources. 

Date: November 29th, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST

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To view a recording of the event, click here

Health, Safety, and Wellness Survey, click here.

How to Succeed as an F-1/J-1 Visa Holder

In this session, we will focus on the federal regulations for F-1 and J-1 visa holders and review how to maintain visa status while at Georgia Tech. We will also briefly review pre-arrival and check-in information. All new international students and scholars need to plan to attend this very important session. 

Date: December 6th, 2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM EST

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To view a recording of the event, please click here.

How to Succeed Webinar Survey, click here. 

GT Traditions and U.S. 101

This session is a "crash course" on the U.S. and Georgia Tech. Topics covered include academics at GT and tips for navigating life in Atlanta. The Student Alumni Association (SAA) will be in attendance to teach students about GA Tech’s history and traditions. The Student Government Association (SGA) will also attend to share more about their role at GT. 

Date: December 13th, 2023

Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST

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To view a recording of the event, please click here.

GT Traditions and US 101 Survey, click here. 

How to Succeed as an F-1/J-1 Visa Holder Make Up

In this session, we will focus on the federal regulations for F-1 and J-1 visa holders and review how to maintain visa status while at Georgia Tech. We will also briefly review pre-arrival and check-in information. All new international students and scholars need to plan to attend this very important session. 

Date: January 3th, 2024

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EST

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To view the recording for this event, click here.

Get to Know Campus Scavenger Hunt

Date: January 5th, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM EST

Location: Harrison Square

Ask Me Anything Panel

Have questions unrelated to immigration? Need help navigating life at GT? Join us for a student panel where you can ask your peers all of your non-immigration questions about the international student experience. We look forward to this session every semester as we always get lots of fun and interesting questions! Topics covered previously include food, TV shows, research experiences, immunizations, taking the bus, emailing professors, U.S. Southern slang, and more! 

Date: January 12th, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM EST

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To view the recording for this event, click here. 

Ask Me Anything Panel Survey, click here.

Welcome Party

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: TBD

In addition to the Welcome Series content above, the following Bilateral Exchange Student events content serves our incoming non-degree exchange student population as there are requirements, reminders, and engagement specific to their short-term program.

Exchange Pre-Arrival Webinar 

This session will feature pre-arrival information specific to non-degree seeking bilateral exchange and TECHsplore students. ISSS staff will also answer some new student frequently asked questions.  

Date: TBD

To view a recording of the event, click here. 

OIE Incoming Exchange Student FASET Session

The session takes place during the Exchange FASET Orientation offered by Georgia Tech's New Student and Transition Programs for non-degree seeking bilateral exchange and TECHsplore students. Information covered includes check-in, registration, how to pay one's bill, resources, and upcoming events. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Exchange Welcome Reception

This event serves to welcome non-degree seeking bilateral exchange and TECHsplore students to Georgia Tech. Exchange students will have an opportunity to connect with their Land @ GT buddy and learn more about campus and community resources. 

Date: TBD

Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Pre-Arrival Communications

• Pre-Arrival E-mail #1
• Pre-Arrival E-mail #2
• Pre-Arrival E-mail #3
• Pre-Arrival E-mail #4
• Pre-Arrival E-mail #5

Surveys

• Pre-Arrival Webinar Survey
• How to Succeed Webinar Survey
• Health, Safety, and Wellness Survey
• GT Traditions and US 101 Survey

Recordings

• Pre-Arrival Webinar
• Exchange Webinar
• Health, Safety, and Wellness Recording
• GT Traditions and US 101 Webinar 
• How to Succeed as an F-1/J-1 Visa Holder Webinar
• How to Succeed as an F-1/J-1 Visa Holder Make Up Webinar

Though they are from previous semesters, there are still plenty of useful resources in these archives. Take a look! 

Fall '23

• Pre-Arrival Communications
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #1 
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #2
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #3
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #4
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #5
• Session Slides & Recordings
  • Pre-Arrival, Check-in, and Q&A
    • Recording
    • Survey
  • Health, Safety, & Wellness
    • Recording
    • Survey
  • How to Succeed as an F-1/J-1 Visa Holder
    • Recording
    • Survey
  • GT Traditions & U.S. 101
    • Recording
    • Survey
  • Ask Me Anything Panel
    • Recording
    • Survey
  • How to Succeed as an F-1/J-1 Visa Holder Make Up
    • Recording
• Exchange Student Information
  • Exchange Pre-Arrival Webinar
    • Recording

Spring '23

• Pre-Arrival Communications
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #1 
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #2
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #3
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #4
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #5
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #6
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #7
  • Pre-Arrival E-mail #8
• Session Slides & Recordings
  • Pre-Arrival, Check-in, and Q&A
    • Recording
  • Health, Safety, & Wellness
    • Slides
    • Recording
  • How to Succeed as an F-1/J-1 Visa Holder
    • Recording
  • Exchange Webinar
    • Recording
• Event Surveys
  • Pre-Arrival, Check-in, and Q&A

 

Fall '22

• Pre-Arrival
  • Pre-Arrival Webinar
  • Pre-Arrival and Check-In Webinar Recording
  • Pre-Arrival and Check-In Transcript
• GT Traditions and US-101
  • Transcript
  • Slides
  • Video
• How to Succeed as an F-1/J-1 Student 
  • Slides 
  • Video
• Health, Safety, and Wellness
  • Slides
  • Video 

Spring '22

Session Slides

OIE Spring 2022 Pre-Arrival Webinar Center for Assessment, Referral, and Education (CARE)

 

Session Recordings

• GT Counseling Center Health, Safety, and Wellness - Part 1
• Health, Safety, and Wellness - Part 2
• Health, Safety, and Wellness - Part 3
• Health, Safety, and Wellness - Part 4
• Georgia Tech Police Department Campus Safety & Awareness
• Health Initiatives
• Stamps Health Services
• Mental Health & Well-Being at Georgia Tech
• How to Succeed as an International Student
• GT 101
• GT Traditions
• Student Government Association

Fall '21

Fall 2021 Ask Me Anything Panel

Fall 2021 GT Traditions and GT 101

Fall 2021 Health, Safety, and Wellness

Fall 2021 How to Succeed for F-1/J-1 Visa Holders

Fall 2021 Pre-Arrival, Check-In, and New Student Q&A

Campus Compass

Fall 2021 Pre-Arrival Webinar

OIE Info Session Recording

Stamps Health Services

GT Health Initiatives Overview

GT Counseling Center Overview

Center For Assessment, Referral, and Education (CARE)

Fall 2021 Pre-Arrival Communication #1 

Fall 2021 Pre-Arrival Communication #2 

Fall 2021 Pre-Arrival Communication #3 

Fall 2021 New Student Welcome E-mail 

Fall 2021 Pre-Arrival Communication #4 

Fall 2021 Update Regarding OIE Welcome Party & Other Resources

Fall 2021 Pre-Arrival Communication #5

Fall 2021 Pre-Arrival Communication #6

Spring '21

Spring 2021 Pre-Arrival Webinar Slides

Spring 2021 Pre-Arrival Webinar Recording

Spring 2021 How to Succeed for International Students Session Recording

Spring 2021 How to Succeed for International Students Slides

Spring 2021 Health, Safety, and Wellness Session Recording

Spring 2021 GTPD Campus Safety & Awareness Slides

Spring 2021 Counseling Center Mental Health and Well-Being at GT Slides

Spring 2021 Health Initiatives Virtual Programs

Spring 2021 GT Traditions and GT 101 Session Recording

Spring 2021 GT 101 Slides

Spring 2021 Student Government Association Slides

Spring 2021 Student Alumni Association Slides

Spring 2021 Ask Me Anything Student Panel Session Recording

Spring 2021 Pre-Arrival Campaign 1 11/20/2020

Spring 2021 Pre-Arrival Campaign 2 12/4/2020

Spring 2021 Pre-Arrival Campaign 3 12/31/2020

Spring 2021 Pre-Arrival Campaign 4 1/6/2021

Spring 2021 Pre-Arrival Campaign 5 1/13/2021

Spring 2021 Orientation Closeout 1/22/2021