New US Entry Requirement COVID-19
ISSS COVID-19 FAQs
The OIE FAQ below is updated to reflect the important points from the latest government guidance. Please note Spring 2021 guidance has not yet been provided by SEVP. As the Covid-19 situation continues to be fluid, Georgia Tech will continue to follow developments closely and keep you updated as additional guidance is made available from SEVP.
The FAQs below are updated as federal regulatory guidance is issued to schools to assist students with questions related to COVID-19.
Enrollment Planning | Overview |
General Guidance | Overview |
Newly Admitted Student Guidance | Overview |
Enrolled Student Guidance | Overview |
Curricular Practical Training Guidance | Overview |
Optional Practical Training Guidance | Overview |
Exchange Visitor Guidance | Overview |
To learn more about current U.S. entry restrictions, please visit the U.S. Center for Disease Control. See this Department of State update on student visa holder exemptions for the U.K., Ireland, and Schengen Area.
Tech Moving Forward: Our Road to Recovery provides guidance on Georgia Tech's fall 2020 plans.
For contact information for your Embassy or consulate about guidance related to returning to your home country, please visit the U.S. Department of State site here.
International students, both continuing and admitted, are making decisions about academic programs and courses this fall. However, we know that there may be various issues, particularly travel restrictions or visa matters, subject to guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Please note that all guidance here is subject to change.
All OIE Events
- Tue Jan 19
International Opportunities Open House: Non-GT & Travel Registry
BlueJeans Meeting 10:00 amPlease join OIE Advisors for an overview of Non-GT programs and the International Travel Registry
- Tue Jan 19
International Opportunities Open House: the International Plan
BlueJeans Meeting 10:30 amPlease join OIE Advisors for an overview of Georgia Tech's award-winning International Plan
- Tue Jan 19
International Opportunities Open House: Exchanges
BlueJeans Meeting 11:00 amPlease join OIE Advisors for an overview of studying abroad with an exchange!
- Tue Jan 19
International Opportunities Open House: Summer Study Abroad Updates
BlueJeans Meeting 1:00 pmPlease join OIE Advisors for an overview of studying abroad this summer!
- Tue Jan 19
International Opportunities Open House: ISyE Summer Program in Europe
BlueJeans Meeting 2:00 pmPlease join OIE Advisors for an overview of studying abroad this summer on the ISyE Summer Program in Europe!!
- Tue Jan 19
International Opportunities Open House: Oxford Summer Program
BlueJeans Meeting 2:30 pmPlease join OIE Advisors for an overview of studying abroad this summer on the Oxford Summer Program!!
- Tue Jan 19
International Opportunities Open House: Pacific Program
BlueJeans Meeting 3:00 pmPlease join OIE Advisors for an overview of studying abroad next spring (2022) on the Pacific Program!!
- Tue Jan 19
International Opportunities Open House: Global Research and Internship Program
BlueJeans Meeting 3:30 pmPlease join OIE Advisors for an overview of interning or researching abroad in the near future with GRIP!!
- Tue Jan 19
International Opportunities Open House: Scholarships
BlueJeans Meeting 4:30 pmPlease join OIE Advisors for an overview of study abroad scholarships for studying abroad this summer and fall!!!
- Wed Jan 20
Latin America Today: Global at Home Program Information Session
Virtual Event 10:00 amTune in to learn more information about the Spanish LBAT - Ecuador program!