BEFORE YOU ARRIVE

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:

  1. Prepare for their arrival to the United States and Newark, Delaware.
  2. Understand where to find support and resources on campus to help with transition and adjustment at the University of Delaware
  3. Meet fellow new and current international students at the University of Delaware

Join us for the following webinars:

BYA Webinar 1 - May 26, 2023: Travel and Immigration Preparation

BYA Webinar 2 - June 8, 2023: Guidance on Finding Housing (for Graduate Students)

BYA Webinar 3 -  June 22, 2023: Community Resources & Packing Tips

BYA Webinar 4 -  July 6, 2023: Managing Your Finances in the US and Applying for a Social Security Number

BYA Webinar 5 -  July 20, 2023: Academic Preparedness

BYA Webinar 6 -  July 27, 2023: Understanding Healthcare in the U.S.

 

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.

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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.

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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.

Guidance on Finding Housing (for Graduate Students)

Thursday, June 8 | 9:00 a.m. EST


Discuss where to start your search for finding off-campus housing and resources for your search, and get tips from current fellow international students.

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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.

Community Resources & Packing Tips

Thursday, June 22 | 9:00 a.m. EST


Get to know Newark, DE and the campus community through activities, events, and organizations - and learn what to bring with you as you prepare to travel to the U.S.

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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.

A photo of a New Zealand landscape
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.

Academic Preparedness

Thursday, July 20, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. EST

 

Learn how to excel in a U.S. academic environment and your UD program. Get tips on managing your workload, studying in an effective manner, and enriching your academic experience.

A photo of a New Zealand landscape
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.

Understanding Healthcare in the U.S.

Thursday, July 27, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. EST

 

Get an introduction to U.S. healthcare concepts, introducing Student Health Services at UD, other local healthcare providers and how to access them.

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

Learn more on the CGPS Orientation webpage

 

Welcome International Coffee Hour

Friday, August 25 | 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Trabant University Center Concourse

More webinar information for students starting in Fall 2023 will be posted this summer. Important information for new students can be found on the following pages:

New Students - Pre-Arrival

Prepare to Become a Blue Hen

Life in the U.S. & at UD

 

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