ISSS and our campus partners are pleased to offer a summer pre-arrival webinar series to answer your most urgent questions before you come to Emory University as an international student. We hope you and your family members will join as many of these webinars as you can. Please note each webinar has its own Zoom link, and all times listed are Eastern Daylight Savings Time. Recordings of most sessions will be made available on our website.

Get Your New Student I-20 Webinar: A Session on the I-20 Issuance and Visa Process 

In this webinar incoming initial and transfer students learned about the I-20 issuance and visa process and had theirquestions answered live. Our team discussed the following topics: the I-20 issuance timeline, which forms to fill out on ISSS Link, acceptable and unacceptable financial documents, paying the I-901 fee, applying for a visa, when to defer or cancel admission, new student check-in and more!

Don't miss the recording of this informative webinar!

2024 Summer Webinar Series for New International Students

Off-Campus Housing 
Thursday, May 16, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. EDT

Do you need advice on finding off-campus housing (if eligible)? Do you have questions before signing a lease with others? Learn how to set yourself up for successfully living off-campus by attending this webinar. Join us via Zoom here.
 
Immigration Matters: Information Session and Q&A 
Thursday, June 20, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. EDT
 
ISSS staff will share what it means to be an international student in the United States on a student visa and how ISSS can support you. You will learn what you should be handling this summer, what to expect at the border, how to check in once at Emory and where to find important information to help you maintain your visa status. Join us via Zoom here.

Health Matters: Healthcare and Health Insurance in the US
Thursday, June 27, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. EDT

Got questions about the US healthcare system, US medical insurance, Emory’s health services and Emory immunization requirements? Emory experts will address these questions and share tons of information to ensure you know how to be compliant and stay healthy! Join us via Zoom here.

Safety Matters with the Emory Police Department  
Thursday, July 11, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. EDT

The Emory Police Department (EPD) will share tips to stay safe while you are in the US and at Emory! Learn about the Emory Safe app, SafeRide, EPD services and more. Join us via Zoom here.

Know What Matters: A Student Panel for New International Students 
Thursday, June 27, 2024
9:00 – 10:00 a.m. EDT

In this student panel webinar, you will virtually meet current international students who were once in your shoes. They will discuss topics like campus life and helpful resources, getting involved, academic culture and opportunities, and adjusting to life at Emory, Atlanta, and the US. Join us via Zoom here.

Information Session for Emory Parents and Family 
Thursday, July 25 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. EDT (with Korean translation)
Thursday, July 25 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT (In English)
Friday, July 26 from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. EDT (with Mandarin translation)

We know parents and families may have many questions and concerns before sending their students to the US and Emory! ISSS, in collaboration with campus partners, is pleased to offer an information session for parents and families during which we will share important information regarding the 2024-2025 academic year. Topics will include an overview of Emory University's Atlanta and Oxford campuses, important resources for international students, fall arrival and orientation details, and contact/social media information for key offices.