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Welcome to Gallaudet University! All international students with an F-1 or a J-1 visa are required to attend the International Student Orientation. The orientation includes the following workshops: SEVIS, on-campus and off-campus employment, immigration regulations, and cross-cultural discussion.

Please see the link below for more information on students, professors and staff are welcome to campus, whether your first day is for an athletic pre-season, a pre-orientation program or Undergraduate Student Orientation.


Orientation Schedule

2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
International Student Orientation Program Overview
JSAC 1011
Students will meet with the ISSS staff for an afternoon of mingling. Snacks will be provided by ISSS.
4:00 PM
Dinner & Free Time
9:30 AM — 10:00 AM
Coffee & Free Time
JSAC 1011
10:00 AM — 10:20 AM
ISSS Introduction
ISSS - Who are we? What do we do?
10:20 AM — 11:20 AM
Understanding your Immigration Documents
  • I-20 / DS-2019
  • Passport
  • Form I-94
  • Visa
11:20 AM — 12:00 PM
ISSS Check-In
When and How?
12:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Lunch
2:00 PM — 4:00 PM
SEVIS: Maintaining your Immigration Status
  • Fulltime Enrollment
  • Summer Enrollment
  • Online Courses
  • Reduced Course Load (RCL)
  • Change of Address
  • Transfers
4:00 PM
Dinner & Free Time
9:30 AM — 10:00 AM
Coffee & Free Time
JSAC 1011
10:00 AM — 10:30 AM
SEVIS: Procedures for moving from one program or education level to another
  • ELI → UG → G
  • ELI ← UG ← G
10:30 AM — 11:15 AM
SEVIS: Employment Rules for International Students
  • On Campus
  • Off campus
  • CPT
  • OPT
  • AT
11:15 AM — 12:00 PM
Immigration Emergencies & What to do
12:00 PM — 2:00 PM
Lunch
Grad Students may also visit Kendall Hall to meet the Grad Admissions Team
2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
Meet the Provost
2:30 PM — 4:00 PM
Pick up Tech Packs & Visit Specific Programs
(Grad school, etc)
4:00 PM — 6:00 PM
BISON orientation begins - Families & Students Dinner
6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Welcome Dinner Presentation

What to Bring with you

The International Student Orientation takes place in the week before the start of the Fall semesters; please plan to be on campus one full week before the start of classes in order to attend orientation.

Please bring the following items to Orientation:

F-1 Card Holders J-1 Card Holders
Passport Passport
Visa (except for Canadian or Bermudian citizens) Visa (except for Canadian or Bermudian citizens)
I-94 Card I-94 Card
I-20 Form DS-2019 Form
Any official financial support paperwork (i.e. Fulbright Scholarship or Government Support) Any official financial support paper work (i.e. Fulbright Scholarship or Government Support)
If applicable, any dependent’s immigration documents (spouse/child) If applicable, any dependent’s immigration documents (spouse/child)
Any other official immigration documents Proof of health insurance
Any other official immigration documents
Back to International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Contact Us

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Building 103 201

202 568 8867

(202) 651-5150

(202) 803-7546

Monday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Tuesday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Wednesday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Thursday
9:00 am-5:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am-5:00 pm

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