New International Student Orientation | International Services Office

Spring 2020 New International Student Orientation

All Spring 2020 F-1 and J-1 newly admitted international students are required to attend the ISO's New International Student Orientation.

Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Marvin Center Betts Theatre (First Floor)

New International Student Pre-Arrival Orientation Webinar

As you prepare to embark on this exciting journey, we invite you to join the ISO and International Student Community Ambassadors (ISCA) for a Pre-Arrival Orientation Webinar. During the webinar, we will cover the following topics:

Entering the U.S. & what to expect upon stateside arrival
Student engagement at GW
Safety and security on campus
Academic culture in the U.S.
Life at GW
and more!

You will also get a chance to ask us whatever questions you have! If you have specific topics or questions you want us to cover during the webinar, send an email to [email protected].

Register Today!

Register for your FREE RIDE to the Foggy Bottom Campus!

We are offering FREE rides from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to the Foggy Bottom Campus on Monday, January 6 from 2pm to 4pm.

Spring 2020 Orientation Week Events

As part of orientation week, the ISO invites you to a week of fun activities. Get settled into GW, explore DC, visit famous sites, and make new friends along the way.

Wednesday, January 8 @ 11am - Washington Monument Tour

Wednesday, January 8 @ 3:15pm - Kennedy Center Tour & Millennium Stage Concert

Thursday, January 9 @ 11am - United States Capitol Tour

Friday, January 10 @ 3pm - The HUB Session 1: U.S Education System & GW Academic Life

Wednesday, January 15 @ 1pm - On-Campus Employment Workshop

Wednesday, January 15 @ 4pm - The HUB Session 2: U.S. Culture 101

Friday, January 17 @ 3pm - International Students Mocktails Social

Friday, January 24 @ 3pm - The HUB Session 3: Community & Support @ GW

Space is limited. Register Today!