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 1 - Travel, Immigration Preparation & Packing List (December 14)

BYA 2 - Community Resources & Guidance on Finding Housing (for Graduate Students) (January 4)

BYA 3 - Managing Your Finances in the U.S. & Applying for a Social Security Number (January 11)

BYA 4 - Academic Preparedness (January 18)

BYA 5 - Understanding Healthcare in the U.S. (January 25)

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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, Immigration Preparation & Packing List

Thursday, December 14 | 9:00 a.m. EST

Welcome to the first Before You Arrive Webinar Series! Join CGPS to get more information about preparing your immigration documents for entry, packing tips, and preparing for international student orientation.

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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 & Guidance on Finding Housing (for Graduate Students)

Thursday, January 4 | 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. Get to know Newark, DE and the campus community through activities, events, and organizations.

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Managing Your Finances in the U.S. and Applying for a Social Security Number

Thursday, January 11 | 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.

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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.

Academic Preparedness

Thursday, January 18 | 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.

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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.

Understanding Healthcare in the U.S.

Thursday, January 25 | 9:30 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.

Global Welcome Days


International Hospitality Suite

Wednesday, January 31 | 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Elliott Hall Conference Room

 

Campus Tours for New International Students

Wednesday, January 31 | Beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Meet at Elliott Hall

 

International Student Orientation

Thursday, February 1 | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Trabant University Center Multipurpose Rooms

 

Welcome International Coffee Hour

Friday, February 2 | 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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