International Spring Orientation is a one and a half day program for all incoming international students. OIP provides important information on a wide variety of subjects, such as how to navigate cultural differences in the United States and at Georgetown, American standards and expectations in the classroom, and requirements of your visa status. Orientation provides a prime opportunity to ask questions and adjust to campus life before your classes begin.
Email Stephanie Hertz at shh28@georgetown.edu
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10:00 - 12:00 pm | Move-In for Undergraduate Exchange, SFS-Q, and Transfer Students Only (outside Poulton Hall) |
12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch for Undergraduate Exchange, SFS-Q, and Transfer Students |
1:00 - 3:00 pm | Academic Meeting for Undergraduate Non-Degree Exchange Students (with Ms. Lisa Gordinier) |
3:00 - 3:30 pm | Spring Orientation Registration and Get to Know Your Fellow International Students |
| 3:30 - 4:00 pm | Banking and Cell Phones, Advice from International Student Ambassadors |
4:00 - 4:30 pm | Technology Orientation and Net IDs, University Information Services |
4:30 - 5:30 pm | Campus Tour and GOCards: Meet at the Main Gates (corner of 37th & O Streets) |
| 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Dinner at The Tombs (Optional): Bring about $15 for dinner. (Meet at the Main Gates or at The Tombs, 1226 36th St.) |
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9:15 - 9:45 am | Orientation Registration Continued and Continental Breakfast |
9:45 - 10:00 am | Welcome to Georgetown! |
10:00 - 11:00 am | Mandatory Immigration Session (F-1 and J-1 Georgetown-Sponsored Visa Holders Only) |
11:00 - 12:00 pm | Mandatory Academic Integrity Sessions |
| 12:00 - 12:15 pm | Break |
12:15 - 12:45 pm | Academic Support at Georgetown (Academic Support Center, Writing Center, English as a Foreign Language Program) |
12:45 - 1:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:30 - 2:15 pm | Cultural Adjustment to the United States |
2:15 - 2:45 pm | Getting Involved in Campus Events and Activities (CSP, GiGSO, ISA, Outdoor Education) |
2:45 - 3:00 pm | Snack Break |
3:00 - 3:20 pm | Counseling Services for Students |
3:20 - 3:50 pm | Understanding Gay Culture in the United States |
3:50 - 4:10 pm | Student Employment Services |
4:10 - 4:40 pm | Health Insurance 101 |
4:40 - 5:00 pm | Safety on Campus and in D.C. |
5:00 - 5:45 pm | Student Panel: Everything You Need to Know to Survive Georgetown |
6:00 - 7:00 pm | Dinner at Epicurean and Company (Optional): Bring about $15 for dinner. (Meet at the Main Gates or at Epicurean, ground floor of Darnall Hall) |
| 7:00 - 9:00 pm | International Movie Viewing (Optional) |