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International Graduate Student Orientation

International graduate student orientation sessions cover important information regarding F-1 Student and J-1 Exchange Visitor student visa regulations, obtaining local driver's licenses, social security cards, traveling, and employment options. This time is also used for the official mandatory check-in for graduate students; all students should plan to bring their I-20 (F-1 Student) or DS-2019 (J-1 Exchange Visitor) Forms, other documents proving immigration status, visas, passports, I-94 cards, and insurance information (J-1 Exchange Visitors only), as well as relevant documents for any accompanying dependents such as a child or spouse. International graduate students are encouraged to bring any accompanying dependents to the orientation sessions. Orientation and check-in sessions are approximately one hour.

Orientation sessions in the fall are scheduled in accordance with the school or programs general orientation schedule. For instance, graduate students who are enrolling at the Tuck Business School will have an international orientation and check-in scheduled during and incorporated into their regular orientation. Graduate students in the Arts & Sciences, including the MALS program, have their international orientation and official check-in times scheduled at the International Office twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays at at 10am for F-1 visa holders and at 11am for J-1 visa holders during the months of August and September. Advanced sign up is strongly recommended. For locations, as well as to sign up, please e-mail the International.Office@Dartmouth.EDU.

Orientation Handouts

Helpful Web Links

The following links are to important information for international students who will study, live and work at Dartmouth. We hope these pages answer your most critical questions while you are still in your home country. You will receive more detailed information after you arrive at Dartmouth College. Feel free to write, e-mail, or fax the International Office with any questions. Once you are in Hanover, we can help you further with academic issues, personal and social adjustment, and cultural opportunities.

Your Arrival

Graduate Housing

Overseas Telephone Calls

Student Organizations

Useful Dartmouth Phone Numbers

To learn more about your school or program's general orientations, please visit one of the following web sites:

Last Updated: 2/21/07