For a general overview of all OIS Orientation events please reference the calendar below. Specific information on the series of events throughout OIS Orientation can be accessed through the links below.

A very special thank you goes out to our Orientation Team, Small Pack Leaders, and CCAP Ambassadors! They are largely responsible for planning many of the events each semester and orientation would be impossible without them!

OIS Check-In

All new international students on F-1 or J-1 visas must check in with OIS as soon as possible after arriving in the U.S. OIS Check-in is mandatory for all new international students so that we may meet you in person and have a record of your arrival. At Check-in, OIS staff will scan your immigration documents and provide important information regarding your immigration status, as well as a checklist to help you accomplish important tasks upon your arrival to NC State. Please visit the OIS Check-in webpage for date, time and location details.

Before attending OIS Check-in, you must also log into MyPack Portal to complete the OIS Compliance Verification form and submit all of the required contact information listed in these instructions.

**Former IEP students do not need to attend an OIS Check-in session, however they are required to attend OIS Orientation.**

International Student Orientation

Orientation Day is mandatory for all new international students on F-1 and J-1 visas, including former IEP students and transfer students. Held before the start of classes each semester, International Student Orientation covers a wide variety of topics that are essential to success here at NC State. Students learn about campus resources, U.S. culture, academic expectations and more. Orientation is also a great way to meet new students and begin making connects in the Wolfpack community.

The Spring 2019 International Student Graduate Student Orientation will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019. No registration is required – international graduate students will receive an email from OIS with more details.

The Spring 2019 International Undergraduate Student Orientation will be held Thursday, January 3rd – Friday, January 4th. All undergraduate international students on F-1 or J-1 visas must attend all three days of orientation and are required to register on the New Student Programs’ website.

First year students begin with New Student Programs for orientation on Thursday, January 3 and continue with OIS on Friday, January 4.
Transfer students begin with an OIS check-in on Thursday, January 4 and continue with New Student Programs for orientation on Friday, January 4.

Welcome Party

A great way to relax, have fun and meet new friends! Enjoy games, desserts, and American line dancing with new students, OIS staff and volunteers. It’s a great way to end the orientation activities each semester. Welcome Party is only for new international students, orientation volunteers, and OIS-invited guests only. The Spring 2019 Welcome Party will be held on Friday, January 11th from 6-9 p.m. in the Talley Student Union.

	November 2018
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				1 Global Tea & Coffee Event Global Tea & Coffee Event November 1, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Thompson Hall, 210 Jensen Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA The Global Tea & Coffee is an annual event that allows NC State to explore the world through tea, coffee and snacks without even leaving campus. Join international students as they share their culture with you at this informal and drop by event. This event is free and open to the campus community and is part of International Education Month at NC State. https://www.facebook.com/events/1387273471408065/ See more details English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus November 1, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Engineering Building I room 1010 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details • •	2 English Conversation Club - Main Campus English Conversation Club - Main Campus November 2, 2018 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Daniels Hall room 216 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	3
4	5 International Tea Time International Tea Time November 5, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wolf Ridge Apartments, Tower Hall, 1910 Entrepreneur Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Tea and light snacks around the world will be served. Meet peers, learn about different cultures, relax and support each other. All students are welcome to attend. No registration is required. International Tea Time meets in the Multipurpose Room of the Wolf Ridge Tower next to Oval Dining and the Pack Shop. https://internationalservices.ncsu.edu/2017/02/23/international-tea-time-on-centennial-campus/ See more details •	6 English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus November 6, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Engineering Building I room 1010 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details Think & Do in 2: Global Storytelling Competition Think & Do in 2: Global Storytelling Competition November 6, 2018 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Stewart Theatre, 2610 Cates Ave, Raleigh, NC 27695, USA Student competitors will share their global story in a timed, 2-minute presentation with six image slides. Each slide will appear strictly for 20 seconds. Guests and attendees will vote for their favorites. See more details • •	7 IMOM (International Moms or Mates) Spouse Club IMOM (International Moms or Mates) Spouse Club November 7, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm E.S King Village Commons, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA International Moms or Mates (IMOM) is a group for female spouses of international students and scholars at NC State University. iM.O.M. is a place for personal growth, friendship, and fun – a place to belong in an unfamiliar place. Children are welcome. See more details •	8 English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus November 8, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Engineering Building I room 1010 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details Global Dance Party Global Dance Party November 8, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Talley Student Union Currituck/Hatteras Ballroom In celebration of International Education Month OIS and NC State Global is having a "Global Dance Party." Come out and DANCE to international music! Featuring DJ Trellz. https://www.facebook.com/events/2218392021729394/ See more details • •	9 English Conversation Club - Main Campus English Conversation Club - Main Campus November 9, 2018 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Daniels Hall room 216 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	10 November ISSERV Project November ISSERV Project November 10, 2018 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, 1924 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA Join OIS on our November ISSERV service trip to the Raleigh Food Bank. OIS will be providing transportation to and from the event from Talley Student Union! For details and to sign up for our service project go to this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUY3nk3NOTqFwVLNqoTZ5TwVFYpnm3HDTj4SqLHL4-rE5sYA/viewform?usp=sf_link We hope to see you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/982580441931222/ See more details •
11	12 International Tea Time International Tea Time November 12, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wolf Ridge Apartments, Tower Hall, 1910 Entrepreneur Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Tea and light snacks around the world will be served. Meet peers, learn about different cultures, relax and support each other. All students are welcome to attend. No registration is required. International Tea Time meets in the Multipurpose Room of the Wolf Ridge Tower next to Oval Dining and the Pack Shop. https://internationalservices.ncsu.edu/2017/02/23/international-tea-time-on-centennial-campus/ See more details •	13 English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus November 13, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Engineering Building I room 1010 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details International Night at NC State Men's Basketball International Night at NC State Men's Basketball November 13, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA Cheer on the Wolfpack as the men's basketball team takes on UNC Asheville! Tickets are free for current students but must be requested before the game. Visit the GoPack Student Ticketing webpage for more information on how to request your ticket. Discounted tickets are available for faculty, staff and members of the community. Visit GoPack.com/Promo and use the Promo code: INTERNATIONAL. See more details • •	14 F-2/J-2 Dependent Check-in F-2/J-2 Dependent Check-in November 14, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Daniels Hall 320 Students and scholars are encouraged to schedule a separate check-in appointment for their dependent (spouse).Please note: Dependent check-in is required for J-2 visa holders. During a dependent check-in the OIS staff reviews resources for dependents and provides a general introduction to life in the United States, and Raleigh more specifically. All spouses must bring their immigration documents with them to the check-in: I-20 or DS-2019, passport, visa, and I-94 printout. J-2 visa holders must also provide proof of health insurance coverage (insurance card and benefits page). Registration is required. To register or learn more about the dependent check-in, visit our Family Resource page. See more details •	15 English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus November 15, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Engineering Building I room 1010 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	16 English Conversation Club - Main Campus English Conversation Club - Main Campus November 16, 2018 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Daniels Hall room 216 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	17 Carolina Hurricanes International Student Night Carolina Hurricanes International Student Night November 17, 2018 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607, USA In celebration of International Education Month come out to the Carolina Hurricanes with OIS! The game will feature International Student Night and offer discounted ticket rates and special group activity for our group. More information will be updated soon with a link to purchase your ticket. Free transportation will be provided to/from the hockey game. https://www.facebook.com/events/240121080188353/ See more details •
18	19 International Tea Time International Tea Time November 19, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wolf Ridge Apartments, Tower Hall, 1910 Entrepreneur Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Tea and light snacks around the world will be served. Meet peers, learn about different cultures, relax and support each other. All students are welcome to attend. No registration is required. International Tea Time meets in the Multipurpose Room of the Wolf Ridge Tower next to Oval Dining and the Pack Shop. https://internationalservices.ncsu.edu/2017/02/23/international-tea-time-on-centennial-campus/ See more details •	20 English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus November 20, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Engineering Building I room 1010 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	21	22 English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus November 22, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Engineering Building I room 1010 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	23 English Conversation Club - Main Campus English Conversation Club - Main Campus November 23, 2018 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Daniels Hall room 216 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	24
25	26 International Tea Time International Tea Time November 26, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wolf Ridge Apartments, Tower Hall, 1910 Entrepreneur Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA Tea and light snacks around the world will be served. Meet peers, learn about different cultures, relax and support each other. All students are welcome to attend. No registration is required. International Tea Time meets in the Multipurpose Room of the Wolf Ridge Tower next to Oval Dining and the Pack Shop. https://internationalservices.ncsu.edu/2017/02/23/international-tea-time-on-centennial-campus/ See more details •	27 English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus November 27, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Engineering Building I room 1010 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	28 F-2/J-2 Dependent Check-in F-2/J-2 Dependent Check-in November 28, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Daniels Hall 320 Students and scholars are encouraged to schedule a separate check-in appointment for their dependent (spouse).Please note: Dependent check-in is required for J-2 visa holders. During a dependent check-in the OIS staff reviews resources for dependents and provides a general introduction to life in the United States, and Raleigh more specifically. All spouses must bring their immigration documents with them to the check-in: I-20 or DS-2019, passport, visa, and I-94 printout. J-2 visa holders must also provide proof of health insurance coverage (insurance card and benefits page). Registration is required. To register or learn more about the dependent check-in, visit our Family Resource page. See more details •	29 English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus English Conversation Club - Centennial Campus November 29, 2018 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Engineering Building I room 1010 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •	30 English Conversation Club - Main Campus English Conversation Club - Main Campus November 30, 2018 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Daniels Hall room 216 If you’re looking for a relaxed place to practice your English or you are a native English speaker that enjoys interacting with international students and scholars, then English Conversation Club is the place for you! There is no application or registration required. We only ask that participants come ready to talk and have fun! English Conversation Club is a great place to learn commonly used idioms, practice your conversation skills and learn American vocabulary. See more details •

OIS Check-In

International Student Orientation

Welcome Party

November 2018