Fall International Student Orientations

Students attending the International Student Orientation.

OGS hosts an orientation program of information sessions and social events for F-1 and J-1 international students who are starting a new degree, certificate, or exchange program at the Georgetown Main Campus in Summer or Fall 2020. Interactive sessions focus on academic life, immigration regulations, healthcare, employment, and other topics critical to success at Georgetown.

All students in F-1 and J-1 status are automatically registered for orientation and will incur a $50 international orientation fee.

All F-1 and J-1 international students must complete their Immigration Document Review by the program start date printed on their Georgetown Form I-20 or Form DS-2019 and must attend International Student Orientation.
OGS offers a customized International Student Orientation for the following programs:

  • Business Administration, MBA: September 4, 2020
  • Business Administration, MBA (Exchange): September 3, 2020
  • Health and the Public Interest, MS: TBA
  • Physiology, Special Master’s (Main Campus): TBA
  • Physiology, Special Master’s (Downtown): August 12, 2020
  • Medicine, MD: TBA

For all other international graduate students, OGS will hold an International Student Orientation August 16 – August 18, 2020. Please check back for a detailed schedule of events.

Sunday, August 16: Optional Meet & Greet 5-6:30pm
Monday, August 17: Mandatory Sessions 9am-1pm, Optional Sessions 1-4pm
Tuesday, August 18: Optional Events

Graduate Intl Orientation Ambassadors
Graduate Intl Orientation Facebook Group
Off-Campus Housing
“Get Excited” June Newsletter for Graduate Students

Orientation activities begin on August 20, 2020 for students attending Bachelor’s degree programs, GU-Q students taking courses on the Main Campus, and undergraduate exchange students. OGS partners with New Student Orientation (NSO) to offer a combined orientation experience for international undergraduate students. Please check back for a detailed schedule of events.

Thursday, August 20: Move-in TBA (Residential Living FAQ)
Friday, August 21: Optional Events in AM, Mandatory Sessions 1-4pm

Undergraduate Intl Orientation Ambassadors
Undergraduate Intl Orientation Facebook Group
“Get Excited” June Newsletter for Undergraduate Students

U.S. citizens, dual citizens and permanent residents who have lived outside the U.S. for the majority of their life and feel International Orientation would ease their adjustment to U.S. culture are welcome to register with this form. (Undergraduate only)
*If you are requesting an F-1/J-1 immigration document from Georgetown, you do not need to register on this form.

Registration for Non-F/J Visa Holders

Students will continue to join New Student Orientation (NSO) starting on the evening of Friday, August 21 to Tuesday, August 25.

Fall 2020 New Student Orientation (NSO)
NSO Pre-Arrival Newsletters

Being organized and prepared before you leave home will make your transition much easier! Below is a checklist of tasks to complete before your arrival at Georgetown. Your academic department or program may require additional tasks, so be sure to read all information you receive from Georgetown University. 

Fall 2020 Pre-Arrival Checklist
 Transportation & Parking
Questions: internationalorientation@georgetown.edu

Are you a new international student enrolling a program at the School of Continuing Studies (SCS)? If so, SCS orientation information may be found on the SCS Admitted International Students website.