Graduate Orientation
Day of Arrival and Orientation Information
Spring 2025 International Student Graduate Orientation In-Person Arrival and Orientation Schedule
Wednesday, January 15: International Graduate Student Orientation
- 8-9 a.m.: Coffee and mingling, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room
- 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Orientation program, Graduate Life Center, Multipurpose Room
Details
Pre-Arrival Orientation:
- Please make sure to check the Pre-Arrival Canvas Course for all your pre-arrival questions.
- Also, please attend our Pre-Arrival Webinar Series. All webinars will be recorded and loaded into the Canvas Course for your reference.
Grad School orientation and welcome events:
- Grad School will offer orientation to all new graduate students, please check their website to see updated information.
Departmental orientation:
- Each academic department will hold orientation, dates and times vary. Please check with your department to confirm.
- If there is a time conflict between the international student orientation, please prioritize your departmental orientation.
Pre-Arrival Webinar Series
Obtaining Your Visa and Immigration Basics
- Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 8-9:30 a.m. EST
- Learn about the process for obtaining your F or J visa as well as some basic immigration information to make your transition to VT as smooth as possible.
- Via Zoom
Transportation
- Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 8-9 a.m. EST
- Learn the transportation options for getting to campus from your arriving flight, as well as the Blacksburg Transit system so that you can pick the routes that work for you.
- Via Zoom
Off-Campus Housing
- Thursday, November 14 from 8-9 a.m. EST
- Learn from the VT Office of Off-campus Housing about all the ways you can find an apartment, things to consider when renting, and different lease options.
- Via Zoom
Student Medical Insurance Basics and Immunizations
- Tuesday, November 19 from 8-9 a.m. EST
- Learn the basics and have all your questions answered about the requirements and policies in place for navigating your medical insurance while being a VT student. Schiffert Health Center will go over all of your required immunizations and important, upcoming due dates.
- Via Zoom