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 2026 Series
Graduate Student Sessions
- Thursday, March 19th – Series Introduction and Q&A
- Wednesday, April 15th – Finding Your Raleigh Housing, Part 1
- Thursday, April 23rd – Finding Your Raleigh Housing, Part 2: Off-campus Leases
- Thursday, May 14th – Graduate Student Course Enrollment Tools and Technology
- Tuesday, May 19th – Searching for (and finding) On-campus Jobs
- Tuesday, May 26th – Living on a Student Budget and New Arrival Expenses
- Week of June 1st – Immunizations and Health Insurance Requirements at NC State
- Monday, June 22nd – Paying Your Tuition and Fee Bills
- Tuesday, June 30th – Travel to the US and What to Expect at the Port of Entry
- Tuesday, July 7th – Setting Up Your Raleigh Apartment: Utilities, Furniture, and Stores to Know
- Week of July 13th – (Two Sessions)
- Banking in the United States
- Bringing F-2 and J-2 Dependents
- Week of July 20th – (Two Sessions)
- Social Security Numbers and Other Important Job Tasks
- Disability Resource Office and Student Access
- Tuesday, July 27th – Life in Raleigh: Transportation, Cell Phones, and the Beautiful City of Raleigh
- Tuesday, August 4th – Question and Answer Session and Orientation Sneak Peek
Undergraduate Student Sessions
- Tuesday, April 14th – Start your NC State Journey: Visa & Next Steps
- Thursday, April 16th – Future Ready at NC State: Research & Careers
- Tuesday, April 21st- Campus Life at NC State: Housing & Dining
- Tuesday, May 19th – Searching for (and finding) On-campus Jobs
- Wednesday, May 20th – Academic Advising, Course Enrollment Tools, and Technology
- Tuesday, May 26th – Living on a Student Budget and New Arrival Expenses
- Week of June 1st – Immunizations and Health Insurance Requirements at NC State
- Monday, June 22nd – Paying Your Tuition and Fee Bills
- Tuesday, June 30th – Travel to the US and What to Expect at the Port of Entry
- Tuesday, July 7th – Setting Up Your Raleigh Apartment: Utilities, Furniture, and Stores to Know
- Week of July 13th – (Two Sessions)
- Banking in the United States
- Bringing F-2 and J-2 Dependents
- Week of July 20th – (Two Sessions)
- Social Security Numbers and Other Important Job Tasks
- Disability Resource Office and Student Access
- Tuesday, July 27th – Life in Raleigh: Transportation, Cell Phones, and the Beautiful City of Raleigh
- Tuesday, August 4th – Question and Answer Session and Orientation Sneak Peek