After You Arrive

Students hang out together on Kogan Plaza

After arriving in the U.S. please visit the ISO Check-in page for information on the first steps you'll need to complete prior to arriving at the ISO. Because the Check-In coincides with the busiest times of year you should expect the process to take some time. 

After your arrival in the U.S., as required by U.S. federal law, please also remember to update your local and permanent addresses using the GWeb system. The ISO has step-by-step instructions on how to update your address. You can use GWeb to report changes in address 365-days a year, 24-hours a day. You are required to report your address when you arrive in the U.S., and within ten days of moving for the duration of your stay in the U.S. on an F or J visa. Failure to report a change of address is a serious immigration violation and there may be penalties associated with failure to report your address change.

All F-1 and J-1 newly admitted international students are required to complete an International Student Orientation requirement. 

Once you have completed your ISO Check-In, updated your address, and have completed your orientation requirement, you will have completed the steps required for you to begin your studies at GW!