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 will need to be successful at 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 Summer and Fall 2024 Series
Graduate-Only Sessions
- Tuesday, March 19th – Series Introduction and Overview
- Thursday, March 28th – On-Campus Employment
- Tuesday, April 2nd – Housing Part 1
- Monday, April 8th – Housing Part 2
- Session Recording
- Presentation Slides
- Housing Condition Checklist (provided courtesy of Student Legal Services)
- Leasing Do’s and Don’ts (provided courtesy of Student Legal Services)
- Tuesday, April 16th – Professional Development Resources at NC State
- Tuesday, April 23rd – Wellness and Recreation and the NCSU Libraries
- Wednesday, May 1st – Enrollment and Immigration
- Tuesday, May 23rd – Understanding Course Enrollment
Undergraduate-Only Sessions
- Thursday, April 11th – Undergraduate Admissions and Series Introduction
- Wednesday, April 17th – University Housing and University Dining
- Thursday, April 25th – Undergraduate Research and Career Support
- Wednesday, May 22nd – Understanding Course Enrollment
Combined Sessions for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
- Thursday, May 16th – Life in the U.S.
- Tuesday, May 28th – Health Insurance and Immunizations Requirements
- Monday, June 3rd – Budgeting and Saving Money in the U.S.
- Tuesday, June 11th – Paying Your Tuition and Student Fees
- Tuesday, June 18th – Bringing Dependents to the U.S.
- Tuesday, July 2nd – Travel and What to Expect at the U.S. Port of Entry
- Tuesday, July 9th – Adjusting to U. S. Culture
- Tuesday, July 16th – On-Campus Employment Tasks
- Thursday, July 25th – Resources for Students with Disabilities
- Tuesday, July 30th – General Q&A