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Day of Arrival and Orientation Information

Spring 2025 International Undergraduate Student Orientation In-Person Arrival and Orientation Schedule

Cranwell International is partnered with New Student and Family Programs to provide important information for Orientation on January 17. Keep an eye on your email as registration and specific details will be offered through New Student and Family Programs!

Janurary 17, 2025

  • 2-2:45 p.m.: Optional Campus Tour
  • 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Optional Resource Fair
  • 3:30-5:00 p.m.: Spring Orientation
    • 4-5 p.m.: Breakout Sessions
      • Transfer Students (students only)
      • First Time in College Students (students only)
      • International Students (students only)
      • Families as Partners (families/guests only)
  • 5:30 p.m.: Get to Know You Dinner @ D2 (optional)

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.

Orientation:

  • New Student and Family Programs (NSFP) coordinates orientation for new undergraduate students including international students. Information regarding mandatory online modules and registration for orientation will be sent from orientation@vt.edu. The detailed orientation schedule will be communicated by NSFP, and viewed on Hokies on Track app once it is updated.

Academic Advising:

  • Academic advising for new international students is coordinated by each college, please look out for emails from your academic college/department. You will meet with your academic advisor and select classes during the advising sessions.

On-campus housing move-in:

  • If you are an international student who has an on-campus Housing contract for Spring 2025, detailed moving information will be communicated by Housing, so please look out for emails from housing@vt.edu.

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