International Student Orientation
Quick Links:
- PREPARE: Undergraduate Pre-Orientation Program
- August International Graduate Student Orientation
- New International Student Orientation Sessions
August International Graduate Student Orientation
At the beginning of each semester the University plans events to help acquaint new graduate students with Cornell and Ithaca. You should expect to attend orientation or welcome events sponsored by your specific graduate field or department, The Graduate School, and the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).
The ISSO's fall orientation program for international graduate and professional students will take place the afternoon of Saturday, August 18, 2012. A detailed schedule of events will be available at the ISSO, and at the office of your graduate field coordinator, when you arrive at Cornell.
New International Student Orientation Sessions
New students starting in the Spring 2012 semester are invited to join our orientation program in the Music Room of Willard Straight Hall. Thursday, January 19, 2012. A light lunch will be served.
At the start of the Fall 2012 semester, the ISSO will offer an orientation session for new international students. If you did not attend the PREPARE International Pre-Orientation Program or the International Graduate Student Orientation program (above), you should plan to attend this session. It will be held Tuesday, August 21, (Tentative) from 2-3:45 PM, in the Music Room of Willard Straight Hall (Room #411, next to the International Lounge).
The staff from the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) look forward to meeting you, and assisting with your transition to life at Cornell. Come and meet other new international students and student volunteers, and get essential immigration and legal information, guidelines on health and safety, and tips for academic success.