Orientation Events & Schedules
Each year the Office of International Services welcomes hundreds of new international students through a series of Orientation events. Each event will provide access to important resources and help you connect with other new students. For a general overview of all Orientation events please reference our Orientation Calendar. Specific information on the next series of events can be accessed through the links below.
Check In is mandatory
for all new international students so that we may meet you and have a record of your arrival. At Check In we will make copies of your
immigration documents and provide useful information and a Check list to help you accomplish important tasks upon your arrival to NC State.
An email will be sent to each new student by July 15th with instructions on how to select your Check In date and time.
Check In Schedule and FAQs
The Information Fair helps bring numerous on and off campus resources to a central location to better serve our new international student population. This is an excellent opportunity to speak directly with representatives from various organizations, companies and offices and have your questions answered. Typical Information Fair participants include local banks, housing complexes and the NC Division of Motor Vehicles as well as on campus units such as Student Legal Services, the Payroll Office and NC State’s Library system.
Orientation Day is the main Orientation event and is mandatory for all new international students. Held in Talley Student Center before each semester, Orientation Day includes presentations from important offices that cover topics such as immigration status, academic integrity, legal rights and NC State’s mandatory health insurance plan. The afternoon provides a variety of “mini-sessions” that you are welcome to attend based on your area of interest. Orientation Day is also a great way to meet new students and begin lasting friendships at NC State.
Welcome Party is a great way to relax, have fun and meet new friends! Welcome Party occurs within the first two weeks of each semester and is only for new international students. Past parties have included bowling, American line dancing, dinner in downtown Raleigh and games! It’s a great way to end our Orientation activities each semester.
Resources and Handouts are available from our Fall 2009 Orientation here!
A very special thank you goes out to our Orientation Team! They are largely responsible for planning many of the events each semester and Orientation would be impossible without them!