BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Before You Arrive
A Pre-Arrival Webinar Series for New International Students
CGPS presents the Before You Arrive (BYA) webinar series as an optional resource for new incoming international students at UD. The series will help new international students to:
- Prepare for their arrival to the United States and Newark, Delaware.
- Understand where to find support and resources on campus to help with transition and adjustment at the University of Delaware
- Meet fellow new and current international students at the University of Delaware
Join us for the following webinars:
Note that you will need to register for the BYA webinars and then a Zoom link will be provided to you. If you have never used Zoom, learn about it here.
Note that the recorded information is current as of the date of the event, but may be subject to change. Please always consult or check with an immigration advisor at CGPS before making any final decision that may impact your immigration status.
Travel and Immigration Preparation
Friday, May 26 | 9:00 a.m. EST
Welcome to the first Before You Arrive Webinar Series! Join CGPS as immigration advisors will discuss tips on how to prepare for your visa appointment and making preparations to travel to the US. We will also discuss current immigration guidelines for international students entering the US in Fall 2023. Finally, we will give an overview of the webinar series for the summer and answer questions after the presentation.
Note that the recorded information is current as of the date of the event, but may be subject to change. Please always consult or check with an immigration advisor at CGPS before making any final decision that may impact your immigration status.
Note that the recorded information is current as of the date of the event, but may be subject to change. Please always consult or check with an immigration advisor at CGPS before making any final decision that may impact your immigration status.
Note that the provided information is current as of the date of the event, but may be subject to change. Please always consult or check with an immigration advisor at CGPS before making any final decision that may impact your immigration status.
Managing Your Finances in the U.S. and Applying for a Social Security Number
Thursday, July 6, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. EST
Get information about opening a bank account, creating a budget, and tips on managing your finances from banking professionals. Includes a brief overview of the Social Security Number.
Note that the recorded information is current as of the date of the event, but may be subject to change. Please always consult or check with an immigration advisor at CGPS before making any final decision that may impact your immigration status.
Note that the recorded information is current as of the date of the event, but may be subject to change. Please always consult or check with an immigration advisor at CGPS before making any final decision that may impact your immigration status.
International Welcome Lounge
Wednesday, August 23 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Perkins Student Center West Lounge
International Student Campus Tours
Thursday, August 24 | 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Meet at Elliott Hall
International Student Orientation
Friday, August 25 | 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Trabant University Center Multipurpose Rooms