ISSS Walk-in Schedule and Appointment System
We have two walk-in advisors available Monday- Friday between 1:00pm- 4:30pm to assist students with questions and concerns.
We have two walk-in advisors available Monday- Friday between 1:00pm- 4:30pm to assist students with questions and concerns.
We understand not every student can find availability to come to afternoon walk-ins, we have dedicated appointment times available. We're available for 15 minute appointments on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday mornings. These can be made 24 hours in advance and should be used if you have a more complex issue and/or are unable to attend afternoon walk-ins.
iBuzz Information
Welcome to all F-1 and J-1 visa holders at Georgia Tech! Our mission is to serve as a resource and advocate for the large and diverse population of international students and scholars at Georgia Tech. We strive to create an environment where international students and scholars are able to make a well-integrated transition to Georgia Tech through diverse cultural, educational and leadership opportunities. Our goal is to be the model in building and maintaining an international community in a campus environment with the aim to create lifelong global leaders.
If you are not familiar with iBuzz, this is a bi-weekly electronic newsletter sent to all enrolled F-1 and J-1 students as a resource to stay connected to OIE. iBuzz provides important news updates from our office, critical compliance information, workshops and events, and other opportunities on and off campus!
You may also stay connected with OIE-ISSS by following us on Instagram & Twitter @gt_isss! Visit our website for more information:oie.gatech.edu
Post-Completion Opt
Are you an F-1 student graduating this Spring 2018 semester? Are you interested in real-world work experience, after graduation? Consider applying for Post-Completion OPT (Optional Practical Training)! OIE will begin to accept Post-Completion OPT e-forms on January 29, 2018. The first day to submit OPT applications to USCIS is February 5, 2018.
USCIS processing can take up to 90 days. OPT start dates can range from 5/6/18- 7/5/18. To prepare you for OPT, OIE encourages you to visit our website https://oie.gatech.edu/ISSS_F_Current and click on "Optional Practical Traing (OPT) under the Employment header for more information. You can also watch our NEW and IMPROVED OPT course at https://oie.gatech.edu/isss/opt.
Have questions? Email us: info@oie.gatech.edu
Important Reminders
In order to maintain lawful status, F & J students are required to be enrolled full-time (12+ hrs.) each semester unless a vacation semester has been earned or has been approved for an authorized reduced course load (Academic RCL or Medical RCL) by OIE.
The Registrar's Office withdrawal deadline is March 14, 2018. Please remember that you cannot drop a class(es) before prior approval from OIE. For more information, please visit https://oie.gatech.edu/isss/home.
Already have plans to travel outside of the U.S. for Spring Break (March 19th- 23rd)?
If you will travel internationally in the coming months, please request travel authorization via the Travel Signature Request e-form in iStart. Your I-20 will need to be signed by an OIE advisor prior to your departure.
If you have any questions about these important reminders, please do not hesitate to contact OIE at info@oie.gatech.edu
International House Open House - January 25th at 7pm
When you envisioned yourself at college, did you imagine a world of ideas, cultural activities, and vibrant new horizons that extended well beyond the classroom? Are you genuinely interested in international politics, global trends, intercultural exchange, and foreign languages, literatures, films, and foods? Do you want to live with adventurous, diverse, and inquisitive students from around the globe? If you answered YES to these questions, then the I-House may be the place for you.
I-House is an energetic community full of world cultures, international outreach, foreign affairs, and enthusiastic students committed to how the world works beyond campus. I-House residents plan and host numerous events related to international outreach, literature, film, cuisine, sports, cultures, and languages.
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