ISO Orientation: F-1 Students
Fall 2025
Mandatory In-Person Orientation
Newly admitted F-1 students are required to attend our mandatory New International Student Orientation. At orientation, you will learn essential information related to maintaining your immigration status as well as the benefits that are available to you as an international student at GW. Take this opportunity to learn important immigration regulations, meet your ISO advisor, and connect with fellow international students! Please register to attend your orientation session using the links below, according to your level of study.
- New F-1 International Graduate Student Orientation
ISO New F-1 International Graduate Student Orientation (Virtual):
Tuesday, August 19th | 10AM - 12PM | Zoom
Join us for this mandatory, virtual orientation session for F-1 international graduate students! This session will include essential information related to maintaining your immigration status and the benefits available to you as an international student at GW. Please note that your ISO New International Student Orientation is in addition to any school or program-specific orientation offered by your respective academic schools. Be sure that you understand which days/times you'll be expected to attend different orientation sessions.
Click Here to Register for the New F-1 International Graduate Student Orientation (Virtual)
- New F-1 International Undergraduate Student Orientation
ISO New F-1 International Undergraduate Student Orientation (In-Person):
Friday, August 22nd | 12:30PM - 2:30PM | Betts Theatre
Please note that your ISO New International Student Orientation is in addition to any school or program-specific orientation offered by your respective academic schools. Be sure that you understand which days/times you'll be expected to attend different orientation sessions.
Click Here to Register for the New F-1 International Undergraduate Student Orientation (In-Person)
- ACE Program F-1 International Student Orientation
International students coming to GW for their final year of the ACE Triple Degree Program will attend an ACE-specific orientation. More information coming soon!