Georgia Institute of Technology Office of International Education

Spring 2021 Orientation

Expand the accordions below for the Spring '21 orientation schedule, resources, videos, and more! Please check back regularly for updates.

Orientation Schedule

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

Wed, Dec 9th 2020 - 07:00 PM To 08:30 PM EST

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 and more Q&As will be available in the OIE Info Sessions every Friday. 

https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/gpdpscbw

 

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

Tue, Jan 5th 2021 - 08:30 AM To 10:00 AM EST

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. 

https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/tsgsqgwe

 

Health, Safety, and Wellness

Thu, Jan 7th 2021 - 08:30 AM To 10:30 AM EST

This session will feature presentations from Health Initiatives, 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.

https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/jtcucfcf

 

GT Traditions and GT 101

Mon, Jan 11th 2021 08:30 AM To 10:00 AM EST

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.

https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/cvfegavp

 

Ask Me Anything Panel

Wed, Jan 13th 2021 - 07:00 PM To 08:00 PM EST

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!

https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/rjduccwu

 

Make-Up Session: How to Succeed for F-1/J-1 Visa Holders

Fri, Jan 15th 2021 - 11:00 AM To 12:30 PM EST

This session is for any new international students and scholars who were unable to attend the January 5th presentation of 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.  

https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/excfkcyy

Spring '21 Slides & Resources

Campus Compass

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

Information Sessions & Advising

Weekly OIE Information Sessions

Fridays at 9:00 AM EST

These sessions help both new and continuing students prepare for Spring 2021 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

For up to date information about upcoming OIE Information Sessions as well as recordings of past sessions, please visit our ISSS webpage: https://oie.gatech.edu/isss/home 

 

International Student Drop-In Advising Hours

Mondays 9:00AM - 11:30AM EST

Tuesdays 1:30PM - 4:00PM EST

Thursdays 9:00AM - 11:30AM EST

Beat the email lines. Drop-in for support in real time. No appointments required.

Speak 1:1 with an OIE adviser in a confidential virtual environment on Bluejeans.

Click here to see specific advising dates and links to join the sessions. Please check the page regularly for updates.

Pre-Arrival Communication

 

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

 

All F-1 and J-1 students are required by the U.S. government to complete their immigration check-in with the Office of International Education by the end of Phase II registration.  New students begin the check-in process by completing the Arrival Confirmation e-form in iStart. Students arriving in the U.S. will finalize the check-in process after arriving in the U.S. and receiving the I-94 Arrival Form at the U.S. port of entry. For more information on Check-In, visit OIE's Check-In page.

Archived Resources

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

Fall '20

Fall 2020 Pre-Arrival Webinar

Georgia Tech History & Culture

Where do I go for Help

What is USGA & GSGA

Health Initiatives Overview

Introduction to the U.S. American Classroom

How to Succeed as An International Student

Campus Safety & Awareness - GTPD

Scam Awareness - GTPD

Scam Awareness Presentation Recording - GTPD