FALL 2023

MANDATORY IN-PERSON ORIENTATION SESSION 

Newly admitted GW students in F-1 Student status are required to attend our mandatory in-person New International Student Orientation. At orientation, you will learn essential information related to maintaining your immigration status as well as 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! Lunch will be provided. Please register to attend your orientation session using the link below.

ISO Graduate Student Orientation: Thursday, August 17 | 10AM-12PM | Lisner Auditorium | Register on Eventbrite

ISO Undergraduate Student Orientation: Date and Registration Forthcoming

MANDATORY ONLINE CHECK-IN 

All new (initial, transfer, and change of level) international students are required to complete the online check-in (also called the E-Check-In) with the ISO. Included in the online check-in are important links to guide you through the arrival process. Completing your online check-in will satisfy your in-person check-in requirement. The online check-in can be accessed through the ISOGateWay portal, and should be started immediately following your entry into the U.S.

PRE-ARRIVAL WEBINAR WITH THE ISCAs

Start the semester off right by getting to know the International Student Community Ambassadors (ISCAs)! Join the ISCAs for a virtual FAQ session during our Pre-Arrival Webinar where you will learn from current international students about their experience, discover tips on how to succeed this semester, and get excited for your arrival at GW!

Registration Forthcoming

ORIENTATION WEEK EVENTS 

All The ISO has a variety of orientation week events scheduled to help you get familiar with GW, explore D.C., and make friends along the way! See our Fall 2023 events below:

Foggy Bottom Campus Tour | Registration Forthcoming

Kennedy Center Tour | Registration Forthcoming

Natural History Museum | Registration Forthcoming

The View of DC | Registration Forthcoming