Packing Up Pre-Arrival Series
Packing Up is a series of virtual pre-arrival sessions that cover topics of importance to incoming international students. Held in the months prior to arrival, sessions leverage the expertise found on NC State’s campus to address topics like housing, student life, budgeting in the US, immigration updates, and course enrollment. Through Packing Up, we aim to introduce new international students to the tools, resources, and information they need to make a successful transition to NC State.
All sessions will take place via Zoom from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Registration is required and the registration link will be emailed to new students at least one week prior to the session date.
Sessions for Fall 2025 Series
Graduate Student Series
- Thursday, March 20th – Introduction and Series Preview
- Tuesday, March 25th – Assistantships and Hourly On-Campus Jobs
- Tuesday, April 1st – Housing in Raleigh Overview
- Wednesday, April 9th – Off-Campus Housing and Lease Agreements
- Session Recording
- Session Slides
- Landlord/Tenant Fast Facts (provided courtesy of Student Legal Services)
- Move-in/Move-out Inspection Sheet (provided courtesy of Student Legal Services)
- Thursday, April 17th – Career and Professional Development Resources at NC State
- Thursday, April 24th – University Admissions and U.S. Immigration
- Thursday, May 1st – Wellness and Recreation and NC State Libraries
- Thursday, May 15th – Life in Raleigh
- Tuesday, May 20th – Course Enrollment Terminology, Tools, and Processes at NC State
- Session Recording
- Session Slides
- Wednesday, June 4th – Health Insurance and Immunizations Requirements
- Monday, June 9th – Living on a Student Budget in the United States
- Tuesday, June 17th – Paying Your Tuition and Student Fees
- Tuesday, June 24th – Bringing and Supporting Your Dependents in the US
- Tuesday, July 1 – Setting Up Your Raleigh Apartment
- Thursday, July 10th – Travel and What to Expect at the Port of Entry
- Week of July 14th – Banking in the United States
- Week of July 21st – Required Tasks If you Have an On-Campus Job
- Week of July 28th – Accommodations and the Disability Resource Office
- Week of August 4th – Making Friends and Campus Life at NC State
Undergraduate Student Series
- Thursday, April 10th – Undergraduate Admissions Next Steps and Series Introduction
- Wednesday, April 16th – University Housing and University Dining
- Monday, April 21st – Career and Research Resources at NC State
- Thursday, May 1st – Wellness and Recreation and NC State Libraries
- Thursday, May 15th – Life in Raleigh
- Thursday, May 22nd – Academic Advising: Course Enrollment Tools & Technology
- Wednesday, June 4th – Health Insurance and Immunizations Requirements
- Monday, June 9th – Living on a Student Budget in the United States
- Tuesday, June 17th – Paying Your Tuition and Student Fees
- Tuesday, June 24th – Bringing and Supporting Your Dependents in the US
- Tuesday, July 1 – Setting Up Your Raleigh Apartment
- Thursday, July 10th – Travel and What to Expect at the Port of Entry
- Week of July 14th – Banking in the United States
- Week of July 21st – Required Tasks If you Have an On-Campus Job
- Week of July 28th – Accommodations and the Disability Resource Office
- Week of August 4th – Making Friends and Campus Life at NC State