New International Student Welcome Day
The OISS staff at Teachers College is excited to welcome you to our community! We hope that you have a great journey during your time here and our office is here to assist you along the way!
OISS New International Student Welcome Day Spring 2025
The OISS invites you to attend New International Student Welcome Day, which will be a part of the Spring 2025 New Student Orientation. This day is for all new and incoming international students in Spring 2025. Come and meet OISS staff and other members of our campus community!
Date & Time: Friday, January 17, 2025, 9:00-11:30 AM
Location: TBA
Join us for introduction to OISS & mandatory F-1/J-1 workshop on visa requirements and regulations! This session will introduce you to the important aspects of your status maintenance, travel, reentry and what you must know to be in compliance with federal regulations pertinent to your visa. You will also have the opportunity to meet other international students and to win TC swag! Registration will open on December 16, 2024 and more information will be sent to your TC gmail.
During the New International Student Welcome Day, you have the opportunity to attend the following sessions:
F-1 Visa Orientation
F-1 students who are new to Teachers College (including F-1 students transferring to Teachers College from other institutions) are required to attend an F-1 Visa Orientation session. Attendance at this session is mandatory. At the F-1 visa orientation OISS staff will explain essential F-1 immigration rules and requirements, including:
- Full-time Study
- Employment
- Travel and Re-entry
- Departure and Termination of Status
J-1 Visa Orientation
J-1 students who are new to Teachers College (including J-1 students transferring to Teachers College from other exchange visitor programs) are required to attend a J-1 Visa Orientation session. Attendance at this session is mandatory. At the visa orientation OISS staff will explain essential J-1 immigration rules and requirements, including:
- Full-time Study
- Employment and Taxes
- Travel and Re-entry
- Departure and Termination of Status
In addition to the visa workshops, there will be other sessions and events during the welcome day. If you have questions regarding these sessions, please do not hesitate to contact our office!