International Student Orientation
Step #7: International Check-In & orientation
>> The New International Student Orientation will be Friday, August 9th, 2024. Please plan to arrive to the US by August 7th, 2024.
Who
- All New F1 / J1 visa International Students: undergraduate, graduate, and transfers.
- Non F1 / J1 visa students: complete UWG Domestic Orientation.
What & Where
- International orientation consists of Part I: Pre-arrival Online Orientation, and Part II: In-person On Campus Orientation. Both are required. Please see details below.
PART I: ONLINE PRE-ARRIVAL ORIENTATION
These online modules are completed on your own before traveling to the U.S. based on the honor system.
- Register for and Complete: Fall 2025 International Pre-Arrival Online Orientation (J1 Visa Holders are exempt from this step.)
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WATCH: 3 Short Videos About Identity Theft and Scams:
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Imposter Scam (:45 seconds)
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IRS Tax Scams (1 minute) *IRS = Internal Revenue Service (the U.S. Tax Agency)
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Fake Refund Scams (2 minutes)
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WATCH: 2 Short Videos Related to Health:
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Mental Health Awareness (4 minutes)
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Healthcare in the U.S. (6.5 minutes)
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PART II: ON CAMPUS, IN-PERSON CHECK-IN & ORIENTATION (Required)
- Friday, August 8th, 2025
- Fall 2025 Orientation Schedule coming soon!
- Bring: your passport & I-20 or DS-2019. We cannot complete check-in without these items and meeting you in-person.
- Complete the Fall 2025 International Student Intended Arrival Form.