In light of the Chancellor’s announcement concerning campus events and meetings due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Office of International Services has cancelled all upcoming Spring 2020 events until further notice. We are working on moving some of our programs virtually and appreciate your patience during this transition.
OIS sponsors numerous unique and exciting programs designed to foster cross-cultural exchange within the campus and Triangle communities. International students, scholars, family members, American students, NC State faculty and staff, and community members are encouraged to participate. The benefits of these programs extend to all who take part.
For NC State’s international community, each program provides an additional way to interact with Americans outside of the classroom and learn firsthand about American culture. Together, they promote a more fulfilling experience at NC State University. Whether you enjoy volunteer work, would like to share your own culture through presentations and performances, want the opportunity to practice English with native speakers or simply want continued interaction with the campus and Raleigh communities, we have a program for you!
Through involvement, American participants will learn about other cultures and assist students and scholars, through friendship, in their transition to the United States. The international community represents a wide range of countries and cultures and combines to bring the world to NC State. At OIS, our programs range in time commitment so we have a program to fit any availability. From one time meal hosting through our Breaking Bread program to weekly volunteering at English Conversation Club, we have something for everyone!
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OIS Virtual Welcome Desk
OIS Virtual Welcome Desk
August 3, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am go.ncsu.edu/welcomedesk
OIS is hosting a "Welcome Desk" for new students to connect with orientation volunteers virtually through Zoom. The Welcome Desk allows you to talk to current NC State students to get a student perspective and ask any questions you may have about NC State or Raleigh! You do not need to sign up in advance to attend a Welcome Desk; simply join at the times designated below and chat with current students! Please note students will not be able to answer questions pertaining to immigration or employment.
August 3, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Online through Zoom
Check-in with OIS is required by law for all new F-1 and J-1 international students, including transfer students. More information can be found on the OIS Check-in webpage. Registration is required to attend.
For the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester, International Tea Time will meet virtually via Zoom on Mondays between 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST unless otherwise indicated in the calendar below. Zoom link: go.ncsu.edu/teatime
Join us via Zoom with your own tea or snacks! This is a time to just show up, meet peers, learn about other cultures, relax, and support each other. Open to all international and domestic students.
Questions? Contact Yuka Kato ykato2@ncsu.edu or Mary Njaramba mwnjaram@ncsu.edu.
August 3, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm go.ncsu.edu/welcomedesk
OIS is hosting a "Welcome Desk" for new students to connect with orientation volunteers virtually through Zoom. The Welcome Desk allows you to talk to current NC State students to get a student perspective and ask any questions you may have about NC State or Raleigh! You do not need to sign up in advance to attend a Welcome Desk; simply join at the times designated below and chat with current students! Please note students will not be able to answer questions pertaining to immigration or employment.
August 4, 2020 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am go.ncsu.edu/welcomedesk
OIS is hosting a "Welcome Desk" for new students to connect with orientation volunteers virtually through Zoom. The Welcome Desk allows you to talk to current NC State students to get a student perspective and ask any questions you may have about NC State or Raleigh! You do not need to sign up in advance to attend a Welcome Desk; simply join at the times designated below and chat with current students! Please note students will not be able to answer questions pertaining to immigration or employment.
August 4, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Online through Zoom
Check-in with OIS is required by law for all new F-1 and J-1 international students, including transfer students. More information can be found on the OIS Check-in webpage. Registration is required to attend.
August 4, 2020 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm go.ncsu.edu/welcomedesk
OIS is hosting a "Welcome Desk" for new students to connect with orientation volunteers virtually through Zoom. The Welcome Desk allows you to talk to current NC State students to get a student perspective and ask any questions you may have about NC State or Raleigh! You do not need to sign up in advance to attend a Welcome Desk; simply join at the times designated below and chat with current students! Please note students will not be able to answer questions pertaining to immigration or employment.
OIS looks forward to welcoming our new international students to campus for the Fall 2020 semester. More information on New International Student Orientation can be found here. Please note that orientation will be held virtually through Zoom due to current campus policies in response to the COVID-1- pandemic.
This orientation is for new F-1 and J-1 international students who will be physically present on campus for the Fall 2020 semester. If you have deferred your admission or will be beginning your academic program online for your home country, you will participate in the international orientation held for the semester you come to NC State's campus.
Feeling more stressed than usual? Hard to sleep, hard to be motivated, or worrying? Join a brief chat with a counselor to get some coping tips.
This is an open, drop-in space for international students to get support around wellness issues. This is a support space, not counseling, offered by the Counseling Center in collaboration with the Office of International Services.
You will be asked to provide your student ID upon entering this space to ensure safety of the space. Anything shared in group conversations is expected to remain confidential among participants, though staff cannot assure it. You can request to have a brief, confidential, one-on-one conversation with a counselor when possible.
If you would like to have a more individualized counseling support, please contact the Counseling Center at 919-515-2423. If you are in crisis, please call 911
August 6, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Online through Zoom
Check-in with OIS is required by law for all new F-1 and J-1 international students, including transfer students. More information can be found on the OIS Check-in webpage. Registration is required to attend.
For the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester, International Tea Time will meet virtually via Zoom on Mondays between 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST unless otherwise indicated in the calendar below. Zoom link: go.ncsu.edu/teatime
Join us via Zoom with your own tea or snacks! This is a time to just show up, meet peers, learn about other cultures, relax, and support each other. Open to all international and domestic students.
Questions? Contact Yuka Kato ykato2@ncsu.edu or Mary Njaramba mwnjaram@ncsu.edu.
August 12, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 111 Lampe Drive, Suite 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.
Feeling more stressed than usual? Hard to sleep, hard to be motivated, or worrying? Join a brief chat with a counselor to get some coping tips.
This is an open, drop-in space for international students to get support around wellness issues. This is a support space, not counseling, offered by the Counseling Center in collaboration with the Office of International Services.
You will be asked to provide your student ID upon entering this space to ensure safety of the space. Anything shared in group conversations is expected to remain confidential among participants, though staff cannot assure it. You can request to have a brief, confidential, one-on-one conversation with a counselor when possible.
If you would like to have a more individualized counseling support, please contact the Counseling Center at 919-515-2423. If you are in crisis, please call 911
August 14, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Online through Zoom
Check-in with OIS is required by law for all new F-1 and J-1 international students, including transfer students. More information can be found on the OIS Check-in webpage. Registration is required to attend.
For the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester, International Tea Time will meet virtually via Zoom on Mondays between 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST unless otherwise indicated in the calendar below. Zoom link: go.ncsu.edu/teatime
Join us via Zoom with your own tea or snacks! This is a time to just show up, meet peers, learn about other cultures, relax, and support each other. Open to all international and domestic students.
Questions? Contact Yuka Kato ykato2@ncsu.edu or Mary Njaramba mwnjaram@ncsu.edu.
For the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester, International Tea Time will meet virtually via Zoom on Mondays between 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST unless otherwise indicated in the calendar below. Zoom link: go.ncsu.edu/teatime
Join us via Zoom with your own tea or snacks! This is a time to just show up, meet peers, learn about other cultures, relax, and support each other. Open to all international and domestic students.
Questions? Contact Yuka Kato ykato2@ncsu.edu or Mary Njaramba mwnjaram@ncsu.edu.
August 26, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 111 Lampe Drive, Suite 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.
For the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester, International Tea Time will meet virtually via Zoom on Mondays between 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. EST unless otherwise indicated in the calendar below. Zoom link: go.ncsu.edu/teatime
Join us via Zoom with your own tea or snacks! This is a time to just show up, meet peers, learn about other cultures, relax, and support each other. Open to all international and domestic students.
Questions? Contact Yuka Kato ykato2@ncsu.edu or Mary Njaramba mwnjaram@ncsu.edu.
