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International Student Orientation and Dates

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) offers various programs designed to assist foreign students and scholars with adjustment to life in the United States and Chapel Hill. The introductory session provides an overview of important immigration regulations as well as specific academic, health, safety and legal issues that pertain to international students.

The International Student Orientation Programs normally occur just before classes begin. As soon as the dates and locations of the orientation sessions are scheduled, we will post them below. If your specific orientation session is TBD (to be determined), please check again at a later date as we will post the information as soon as it is available. Note: All new international students are required to attend their specific orientation program as listed below:

Exchange Student (one or two semesters, except MBA) Orientation (August 2012):

Monday, August 20, 2012
11 am - 4 pm
Nelson Mandela Auditorium, FedEx Global Education Center

Graduate International Student Orientation (August 2012):

Friday, August 17, 2012
2 - 5 pm
Nelson Mandela Auditorium, FedEx Global Education Center

Undergraduate International Student Orientation (August 2012):
For undergraduate students in UNC-CH degree programs

Friday, August 17, 2012
5:30 - 8 pm
Nelson Mandela Auditorium, FedEx Global Education Center

MBA International Student Orientation and Welcome Session:

MBA Exchange Student (August 2012):
Monday, August 20
8am
McColl building

ASW I:
Monday, June 11, 2012
McColl building

ASW II:
Monday, July 9, 2012
McColl building

Non-ASW:
Friday, August 3, 2012
McColl building

MAC International Student Orientation (May 2012):

Friday, May 18, 2012
Room 2004, FedEx Global Education Center

Make-Up International Student Orientation (August 2012):
For any international student who is not able to attend their designated session as listed above

Thursday, August 23, 2012
4 - 6 pm
Nelson Mandela Auditorium, FedEx Global Education Center

Other Important Dates:

• English Proficiency Exam: For students admitted to the Graduate School only. More information about the exam can be found here.

Friday, August 17, 2012
9 am - 1:00 pm
Room 211, Chapman


• UNC Student Medical Insurance for Fall 2012:
• Coverage Begins: August 1, 2012
• Enrollment Deadlines vary by type of insurance. See rates and dates here
• More information about medical insurance can be found here.
  
  
• Immunization Deadline: 30 days after classes begin. Students will be withdrawn from the University by the Campus Health Service if immunization requirements have not been met by the deadline. More information about immunizations can be found here.
  
  

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